By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Dannie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Daniel or Danielle, though it's used independently as well. With Hebrew roots, it relates to the meaning "God is my judge." As a…
Short form of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davy (or Davey) is a little-used member of the trendy new group of boyish nicknames for girls, which includes Stevie, Scottie, and Billie. Maybe that's because there's no good feminine form of David…
English
"eastern town"
Easton is a stylish Waspy-sounding surname that's climbing up the popularity charts. TV actress Elisabeth Rohm named her daughter Easton August Anthony, which seemed like a real gender bender, and…
Italian variation of Hilda
While we still can't see Hilda coming back any time soon, it's conceivable that this Italian version could ride the coattails of Ella, Elena and Ellery to broader popularity.
Brazilian, Portuguese
"goddess"
This simple and pretty name means "goddess" in Brazilian Portuguese, and was given to 44 girls in 2024.
Turkish
"universe"
A modern-sounding unisex name with ancient links, Evren is the name of a dragon in Turkish mythology. Magical but approachable too, its sounds are reminiscent of Erin, Evelyn, Wren. Borne by actress…
Faithlynn is a modern compound name combining 'Faith' and the popular suffix 'lynn.' Faith represents spiritual belief and trustworthiness, originating from Latin 'fides' meaning trust or confidence.…
Franki is a contemporary feminine name that functions primarily as a diminutive form of Frances or Francesca, names ultimately derived from the Latin "Franciscus" meaning "Frenchman" or "free one."…
Feminine form of Glenn, English, Scottish
"valley"
Part nature name, part mid-century favorite, Glenda came into use in the 20th century as a feminine form of Scottish Glenn, likely inspired by Linda and Wanda too. While Glenn would give it the…
Hadeel is primarily a feminine name of Arabic origin, though it is occasionally used for boys in some cultures. The name means 'cooing of doves' or 'gentle sound,' evoking images of peace and…
Heba is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'gift' or 'donation'—specifically a gift from God. This concise, two-syllable name carries significant meaning in Islamic tradition, where it's…
Greek
"sun"
The feminine form of Helios or Helio is occasionally heard in Spain and Portugal. In Greek mythology, Helia is one of the Heliades, daughters of the sun god Helios by Clymene the Oceanid.
Welsh, German
"ice ruler"
Sleek, sharp, and soulful, Isolde is the German form of Iseult, the fabled lover of Tristan in the Arthurian romances. First appearing in the 12th-century, the name was fairly popular in the form of…
Itzia is a feminine name with Basque origins, derived from the word 'itsaso' meaning 'sea.' In Basque culture, from northern Spain and southwestern France, the name carries oceanic associations and…
Jania is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Latin name Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, or it could be a variant of Jane or Janya. In some…
Jaylie is a modern feminine name that emerged from the trend of combining popular name elements to create new variations. It blends the popular 'Jay' sound (found in names like Jayden and Jayla) with…
Jaymie is a modern feminine spelling variation of Jamie, which originated as a diminutive of James (ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter'). This creative spelling emerged during the late 20th…
Jazmyne is a feminine name that represents a modern, stylized variant of Jasmine. The name ultimately derives from the Persian word 'yasamin,' referring to the fragrant flowering plant. This…
Kamden as a feminine name represents a gender crossover from what was traditionally a masculine name. Originally a surname and place name variant of Camden, it refers to 'winding valley' in Old…
Maori
"tree bark"
The name Kiri was made famous by New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, whose original name was Claire. Cute but slight, Kiri is close to several other names from Kiriah to Keira to Kyra and its…
