By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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German
"eagle"
This common German-Jewish surname is a fast riser among boys but lately has been picked up by parents of girls as well. Notable figures with the surname include designer Jonathan Adler, Freud…
Amar as a feminine name has different origins than its more common masculine counterpart. While rare for girls, feminine Amar can be traced to Sanskrit origins meaning 'immortal' or 'eternal.' In…
Andee is a feminine name representing a modern, phonetic spelling variation of Andy, which originated as a diminutive of Andrea (feminine) or Andrew (masculine). This contemporary spelling emerged as…
Aynsley is a distinctive feminine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname that referred to a meadow or clearing belonging to a person named Ægen. Originally used primarily as a…
Diminutive of Bambina, Italian
"child; baby girl"
Although Disney's cute deer was a male, Bambi has always been used for girls. It first appeared on the charts in 1943, the year after the Disney movie was released. Bambi featured in the Top 1000…
Bassy is a feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form or nickname. It may derive from names like Sebastian or Bass, or it could relate to music, referencing the bass sound or instrument.…
Bradie is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Brady or Brody. Originally an Irish surname meaning "spirited" or "broad island," it has transitioned to first-name usage in…
Cailynn is a feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century, blending Celtic influences with modern naming patterns. It likely evolved as a variant of Caitlin (Irish form of Katherine) combined…
Irish
"little champion"
Stronger and more contemporary twist on Carla or Carly, Carlin was used just about equally for girls and boys in the US last year.
French
"cherry"
Infinitely preferable to the tease-inspiring English version of the word.
Short form of Christina
Fading since the 1970s -- but still a lovely name.
Cobie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname for Jacoba, the female form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' in Hebrew. It's also sometimes used as a unisex nickname for names like…
Danny as a feminine name represents a trend of traditionally masculine nicknames adopted as independent given names for girls. Originally a diminutive of Daniel (meaning "God is my judge" in Hebrew),…
Dariah is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be a variant spelling of Daria, which derives from the Persian name Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'maintaining good.'…
Dasia is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek name Anastasia (meaning 'resurrection'), functioning as a shortened form. Alternatively, it could…
Dayna is a feminine name with Slavic origins, derived from the name Dana, ultimately connected to the Hebrew name 'Daniel' meaning 'God is my judge.' It gained modest popularity in the United States…
English variation of Deighton
"place with a dike"
A city name that sounds more legit than most because of its similarity to Peyton and other such names in circulation.
Irish, meaning unknown, possibly "man of prayer"
"man of prayer"
The increasingly popular Irish boys' name Declan is crossing into the girls' column now as well, used for over 50 baby girls in the US last year.
Dori is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek, it's a diminutive of Dorothea or Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God.' In Hebrew, it relates to 'generation' or can be a nickname for…
Elsi is a charming feminine name with Scandinavian and Scottish roots, functioning as a diminutive of Elizabeth or Elspeth. The name carries the meaning "pledged to God" from its Hebrew origins. Elsi…
