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Esraa is a feminine name of Arabic origin that carries beautiful significance in Islamic tradition. It refers to the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem, known as 'Al-Isra'…
French, diminutive of Esther or Estelle, Hebrew
"star"
Estée, with or without an accent, is most famously associated with cosmetics entrepreneur Estée Lauder, whose birth name was actually Josephine Esther Mentzer. The name is believed to be a stylized…
Variation of Phoenix, Spanish, Greek
"dark red"
Fenix is a spelling variation of the place name and mythological name Phoenix, possibly inspired by the Romani form, Fennix, or the Spanish Fénix. Derived from Greek and meaning "dark red", the…
German
"peace"
Freda, along with near-identical twin sisters Frida and Frieda, has not been popular in the US for decades. After the two world wars, German names fell out of favor in the US and UK. The…
"strength of a spear"
Could cute nickname Gertie, remembered as cute five-year-old Drew Barrymore in E.T. , revive the long shunned Gertrude? It's tempting to dismiss Gertrude as a name on its way through the door marked…
Gisel is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a shortened form of names like Giselle or Gisela. The root element "gis" or "gisel" means "pledge" or "hostage" in ancient Germanic…
Haevyn is a modern feminine name representing a creative spelling variation of Heaven. This contemporary adaptation maintains the spiritual and aspirational qualities of the word while creating a…
Haily is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Hailey, which derived from an English surname. The surname came from the Old English words 'hēg' (hay) and 'lēah' (clearing or…
Hebrew
"praise"
Hallel is derived from the Hebrew word halall , meaning "praise." Hallel is a Jewish prayer typically recited on Jewish holidays. As a baby name, it is common among Jewish girls in Israel.
English
"home ruler"
This alternative spelling of Harriet has always ranked in the England top 1000, reaching as high as the top 50 in the late 1800s. The extra T changes nothing about the pronunciation but adds a little…
Henleigh is a feminine name with English origins that emerged as a modern variation of the surname and place name Henley, which historically meant 'high meadow' or 'high clearing' in Old English.…
Heydi is a feminine name that represents a modern, creative spelling variation of Heidi. The original name Heidi has Swiss-German origins and became widely known through Johanna Spyri's beloved…
Ilham is a feminine name with Arabic origins, though it is used for both genders in some cultures. The name means 'inspiration' or 'divine inspiration' in Arabic, deriving from a root associated with…
Indya is a feminine name representing a modern, creative spelling variation of India, which derives from the name of the South Asian country. The distinctive 'y' spelling gives the name a…
Russian
Inna is an uncommon name even in Russia, whose meaning is unknown. Originally a male name, it is now mostly given to girls. It also made a brief appearance in the French Top 500 a few years ago. A…
Jailee is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Jaylee or possibly a blend of Jay and Lee with a feminine ending. This contemporary name emerged primarily in the…
Jaleigh is a modern feminine name that combines the popular prefix 'Ja-' with the trendy ending '-leigh.' This contemporary creation follows the pattern of names like Kayleigh or Ryleigh, adapting…
Jazlene is a feminine name with modern American origins, likely created as a blend of the popular 'Jaz-' prefix (seen in names like Jasmine and Jazmin) with the feminine '-lene' ending that appears…
Jolynn is a feminine name that represents a modern combination form, likely blending Jo (from Josephine or Joan) with the popular '-lynn' suffix that gained favor in the mid-20th century. The name…
English word name
"month name"
Most things Jul-related – from the month of July to popular modern names Julia and Julian – originate with Roman emperor Julius Caesar, and the month name July is no exception. Fifteen girls and…
