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Kyana is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Kiana, which itself has Hawaiian roots meaning "divine" or possibly derives from the Gaelic name Ciana meaning…
Kyleah is a feminine name blending elements of Kyle (from the Gaelic word for 'strait' or 'channel') with the popular feminine suffix '-leah,' which can represent the Hebrew word for 'weary' or…
This boys' name is a name that may be starting to cross over into the pink list in the US - with over 50 baby girls named Lamar in 2015. For what it is worth, we consider that Lamarr might be a…
Leelah is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It's primarily considered a variant spelling of Lila or Lilah, which has Sanskrit origins meaning 'play' or 'amusement.' In Hebrew…
Lissette is a charming feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Lisa. The name Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew 'Elisheva', meaning 'God is my oath' or…
Short form of Love, word name
"love"
Lovie is one of a vast number of ie-ending nickname names popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s, which means they should be back in style now. Which they are, in a quiet way. The name Love was…
Diminutive of Mary or Margaret, Hebrew, Egyptian, Greek
"drop of the sea or bitter or pearl"
Mamie is back. Having finally shorn her Mamie Eisenhower bangs, this insouciant and adorable nickname name is perfect if you want a zestier way to honor a beloved aunt Mary. Meryl Streep's actress…
English
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Marian
Mayvis appears to be a variant spelling of Mavis, a feminine name derived from the Old French word for the song thrush bird. The name carries nature associations and has a gentle, melodic quality.…
Chinese
"beautiful forest, beautiful rose"
A good cultural crossover choice for Chinese-American parents, Meilin has a beautiful meaning, an on-trend sound, and is straightforward in terms of pronunciation in an English-speaking environment.…
Spanish, diminutive of Filomena
Actress Mena Suvari (named after an Egyptian hotel) made this name seem especially appealing. Mena is also a minor Roman goddess of fertility.
Nasra is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'victory,' 'triumph,' or 'divine help.' Derived from the Arabic root 'nasr,' the name carries positive connotations of success and achievement.…
Neeva is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'foundation' or 'base,' while in Hebrew, it relates to expressions of beauty and pleasantness. Some sources also connect…
Finnish variation of Nicholas; diminutive of Nikolaos, Greek
"victory of the people"
Niko was used for 17 baby girls in the US last year, and twin sister Nico for another 35 -- though that's still far fewer than the 2700 baby boys who were given either of those two names. There were…
Nimrat is a feminine name with Punjabi and Sikh origins, derived from Sanskrit elements. In Punjabi tradition, "nim" refers to humility or modesty, while "rat" means attached or devoted to, creating…
Niyla is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Nyla, which has Egyptian roots meaning 'winner' or could be derived from the Nile River.…
Irish
"champion"
An increasingly viable option for girls, perhaps influenced by the rise of similar-sounding Nola and unisex names more generally.
Welsh
"noisy one"
"Help Me, Rhonda. sang the Beach Boys -- help me convince my parents not to give me this sixties name.
Hindi
"princess"
Saina is related to many other international princess-related names, such as the Arabic Sana and the Hebrew Sarah. It was introduced to the wider world by the Indian Olympic badminton player Saina…
Sammi is a feminine name typically used as a diminutive of Samantha, though it sometimes stands as an independent name. With friendly, approachable qualities, Sammi gained popularity during the late…
