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A feminized spelling of Carlin or an attempt to update Karla.
Sanskrit, Southwest Asian place-name
Soft and alluring, much like the similarly named cloth, but might have political implications.
Kayci is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Casey or Kasey. This contemporary rendering reflects the trend toward unique spellings of familiar names that…
Japanese
"happy child"
Japanese classic with optimistic meaning.
Kelli is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Kelly. With Irish roots, it derives from the surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ceallach' (which means 'bright-headed' or…
Kenzy is a contemporary feminine name that likely developed as either a shortened form of Mackenzie or a variant spelling of Kenzie. The name has Scottish origins, as Mackenzie was originally a…
Sanskrit
"sunbeam"
In Nepal, India and Pakistan, Kiran is used for both boys and girls - as can be seen from internationally acclaimed (female) author Kiran Desai and (male) Nepali soccer player Kiran Chemjong.…
Kristyn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Christine or Kristin. It has Greek origins through the root name 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one' or 'follower of Christ.'…
Scottish
"narrow spit of land"
Not as popular for girls as Kylie or Kyla, but we prefer its simplicity.
Leisha is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Alicia (from the Germanic Adelaide, meaning 'noble type'), or a feminine form of the Irish name Liam. Some consider it…
Italian form of Laelia, meaning unknown
A rare and delicate choice, Lelia is a modern variation of an ancient Roman family name. It came to Britain in the mid-nineteenth century, following the publication of George Sand's popular romantic…
Latin
"lion"
Leola is a feminine name of Latin and German origins. It can be a variant of Leola, meaning 'lioness,' derived from 'leo' (lion), or an elaboration of Leah or Lee. It was most popular in the United…
Variation of Lauren, Laura, or Lorraine
"from Laurentum; bay laurel; from Lorraine"
Derived from either the Laura/Lauren/Laurence family, ultimately from the Latin laurus meaning "bay laurel", or a variation of Lorraine and Lorena, names associated with the French province of…
Lynnette is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Lynn or Linda. It has French and English roots, with Lynn deriving from the Welsh word 'llyn' meaning 'lake' or possibly from the…
Manar is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beacon of light," "lighthouse," or "place of fire." In Arabic astronomy, Al-Manar refers to the bright star Arcturus. The name has deep cultural…
Bibical place-name
Marah is where the Israelites camped right after they walked through the parted Red Sea. Marah is related to Mara and has the same "bitter" meaning.
Diminutive of Margery
Prime pert-teenager name in midcentury TV shows, replaced by Maggie.
American invented name
Actress Marsai Martin, who holds the title of youngest-ever studio film producer, has inspired a handful of parents to use her otherwise-unique name.
English word name
Marvel, now a character name in The Hunger Games series, was a miracle name of yesterday, on the girls' Social Security list until 1941 and reaching a high of 487 at the turn of the last century,…
"wisdom, intelligence"
An elegantly simple Indian name with a powerful meaning. Medha is one of many names used for the Hindu goddess Saraswati.
