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Rhianna is a feminine name with Welsh and Celtic origins, considered a variant spelling of Rhiannon, the name of a Welsh goddess associated with horses and birds in the Mabinogion legends. The name…
Roizy is a feminine name primarily used in Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities as a variant of Rose or Rosa. The distinctive 'z' spelling reflects Yiddish phonetic traditions, giving the classic…
Hebrew
"my song or my joy"
Roni may sound like the Doowop-era Ronnie or Ronni, often named for her dad Ron, but it's actually a freestanding Hebrew name with an uplifting meaning.
Rozlynn is a feminine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Rosalind or Rosalyn. These names derive from Germanic elements meaning 'horse' and 'soft, tender,' though they're more commonly…
Compound name, blending Ruth and Anne
"compassionate and gracious friend"
Short and sharp but endearing too, Ruthanne is a combination of two classic names. Briefly popular in the 40s, Ruthanne is still given to around 15 girls each year - and, with Ruthie back on the…
Arabic, variation of Samiya
Samiah and her sisters are feminine variations on the male name Sami (which of course is also a female name, usually a short form for Samiah or Samantha). Spellings include Samia and Samiya.
Diminutive of Aleksandra, Russian from Greek
"defending men"
An alternative to Sasha, another common Russian nickname for Aleksandra.
Saturn is a celestial feminine name derived directly from the Roman god of agriculture and the name of the sixth planet in our solar system. As a given name, Saturn emerged as part of the modern…
Variation of James, English from Hebrew
"supplanter"
Semaj is part of a special club of names created by spelling other names backward (meet the president, Nevaeh). Semaj is a reversal of James and is used primarily for boys. But ever since James…
Shaelyn is a feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century, blending elements of popular names like Shae/Shay with the trending '-lyn' suffix that became fashionable in American naming. It can…
Samoan, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
"gray or white haired; god is gracious; new victory"
Short, sweet, and perhaps misleadingly simple, Sina is in fact a multicultural choice with a wide range of origins. In Samoan mythology, Sina is used for a number of figures, and notably appears in…
Tuleen is a feminine name with possible Arabic origins, where it may be related to 'tuliin' meaning 'similar to gold' or conveying brightness. In some contexts, it might be a nature-inspired name…
Creek
"old town"
Unlike many other western city names, Tulsa has not proved attractive to parents. The name derives from Tallasi, meaning "old town" in the Creek language.
Tyana is a feminine name with ancient historical connections, likely derived from the name of the ancient Anatolian city of Tyana in what is now Turkey. The name has Greek origins and carries an…
Sanskrit
"lute"
Alternate transcription of Vina, a pretty Sanskrit name with a musical meaning.
Modern Invented
Wren is one of the trendiest girl names in recent years, and the longer forms Wrenley and now Wrenlee are firmly in the Top 1000 as well. This leads to Wrenlynn, which combines the popular wren…
Xaila is a feminine name with a contemporary feel and exotic sound. Likely a modern creation or variant spelling of names like Kayla or Zaila, it features the distinctive 'X' beginning that has…
Cherokee or variation of Jonah, Hebrew
"bear; dove"
A name with a double animal connection via two distinct origins, one Native American and the other Hebrew and Biblical. Yona is rare in the US but not unknown: It was given to a dozen baby girls in…
Zuria is a beautiful feminine name with Basque origins, derived from 'zuri' meaning 'white' or 'pure'. In Basque culture, it symbolizes innocence and purity. The name has gained modest popularity in…
Acsa is a feminine name with biblical connections, believed to be a variation of Achsah (or Aksah), who appears in the Old Testament as the daughter of Caleb. The name has Hebrew origins and is…
