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German
"peace"
This spelling of Frida or Frieda ranked as high as #141 back in the late 19th century. Its most famous bearers, with different spellings, are Indian actress Frieda Pinto, who starred in Slumdog…
Italian
"joy"
Prettier than Joy and just beginning to be used here.
English
"son of the steward"
Names ending in son are by definition male, but that hasn't stopped Madison and Allison from being widely used for girls. Greyson is one of the latest choices to join the migration across gender…
English surname
"deer ford"
Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder put this place name on the map when she used it for her daughter Hartford Charlie Rose.
French from German
"healthy; wide"
Heloise is an ancient name related to sleek, peppy classic Eloise. Both ultimately derive from the Germanic name Helewidis, which became Helewis in medieval England. In the twelfth century, the name…
Hebrew or Pashto
"halo; hope"
Hila is a name that has grown in popularity in recent years, placing it firmly within Israel's Top 20 for girls. It is sometimes written as Hilla or Hilah. In Pashto, it means "hope" and is also…
See JADEN.
Janell is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Jane, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' This melodic name gained popularity in the United States…
Jayline is a contemporary feminine name that combines the popular prefix 'Jay' with the melodic ending '-line.' It emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward creating distinctive…
Jocabed is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'Yokheved' meaning 'God is glory' or 'Jehovah is glory.' In biblical tradition, Jocabed was the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, making…
"son of Job"
Used as a first name for a handful of girls every year, Joplin could be seen as a distant cousin of other -lin names, like Caitlin, Brooklyn and Braelynn. We think it works even better as a musical…
Kaili is a feminine name with Hawaiian origins, derived from 'ka ili' meaning 'the skin' or 'the surface.' In Hawaiian culture, it represents beauty and sensitivity. The name can also be a variant of…
Kaislynn is a contemporary feminine name created through the combination of the popular 'Kai' prefix with the trendy '-lynn' suffix. This distinctly modern name emerged in the early 21st century as…
Kalise is a feminine name with a contemporary feel, likely derived as a variation of Calice or possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Kali or Elise. The name has a melodic, flowing…
Karyme is a beautiful and exotic feminine name with origins rooted in Arabic culture. It's a variation of the name Karime, which derives from the Arabic word "karim" meaning generous, noble, or…
Kashmere is an uncommon feminine name inspired by the geographic region of Kashmir, famous for its breathtaking landscapes and luxurious cashmere wool. The name evokes images of softness, luxury, and…
Persian, Kurdish, Yoruba, English
"leader, high status; celebrated; pure + grace"
Versatile and multicultural, Kayan is a unisex name with its roots all around the globe. As a Persian or Kurdish name, it can mean "high status" or "leader" and would typically be pronounced as…
Short form of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Kaye and its more popular sister Kay, once common short forms of the perennially popular Katherine, are now on the endangered list, given to fewer than 50 baby girls each year. But maybe that makes…
Khalea is a feminine name with modern appeal, possibly derived from the combination of popular name elements like 'Kha' (found in names such as Khali or Khaleesi) and the melodic ending 'lea.' The…
Kiarra is a melodious feminine name that gained popularity in the United States beginning in the 1990s. It likely developed as a variant of Kiara or Ciara, which have Irish and Italian origins…
