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Leoni is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be seen as a variant of Leonie, which derives from the Latin name Leo meaning 'lion,' symbolizing strength and courage. In some…
Greek variation of a diminutive of Alexis
Lexus, an automotive newcomer, has recently entered the Top 1000 -- more because of its association, we fear, with the status symbol car than its relation to the name Alexis. If you love this name,…
Variation of Leona
In baby name limbo along with Ronni, Connie, and Bonnie.
Luanna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a combination of the names Lou and Anna, or a variation of Luanna, which combines Latin "lux" (light) with Anna (grace). In some…
Lyndon as a feminine name is quite uncommon, as it has traditionally been used as a masculine name of English origin meaning 'linden tree hill' or 'lime tree hill.' The linden tree symbolizes peace…
Maddi is a feminine name that functions as both a standalone name and a diminutive form of Madeline, Madison, or Madeleine. With Basque origins, where it means 'elevated' or 'high tower,' Maddi has a…
Finnish and Old Swedish form of Maria, Portuguese, Japanese, Georgian, Arabic
"beloved; drop of the sea, bitter; beloved and famous in battle; dance + sand; born in May; walking with a proud gait"
A truly international name with a multitude of origins. From Finnish and Old Swedish, it is one of many international variations of Mary and Maria, and can also be spelled Majsa (pronounced MIE-suh).…
Scandinavian diminutive of Magdalene
"high tower or woman of Magdela"
The sleek Malin is a contracted form of Magdalene or Madeleine, used in Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland. A popular choice back in the 2000s, it has declined in popularity in recent years, but it…
Irish surname
"devotee of St. John"
A stylish sounding last name, similar to Marlowe in sound and Murphy in style, Malone is a gender neutral choice in the US that has leaned just slightly feminine in recent years. Adapted from the…
Arabic
"purity, bright whiteness"
The final a adds a lot of style.
Russian variation of Maria, Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Looking to honor Grandma Mary (or Maria) with something original? This Russian short form bears an unfortunate resemblance to the English word "mash", but if you can look past that, Masha has…
Maxie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Maxine or Maxene, which themselves are feminine versions of Maximilian or Maxwell. The name has Latin roots in "maximus," meaning…
Meral is a feminine name with Turkish origins, meaning 'deer' or 'gazelle,' symbolizing grace, gentleness, and beauty. The name is relatively common in Turkey but remains rare in Western countries,…
Turkish
"shining like the moon"
Very popular in its native Turkey (Top 20 since 2014), this beautiful, celestial name has international appeal. The meaning of Miray is occasionally debated, with "shining like the moon" as one…
A combination name blending Maria and Helene
"sea + light; beloved light"
A compound name or a variant of Myla, associated best perhaps with musician Myleene Klass.
Hebrew
"girl, maiden"
Another rarely heard biblical name, with some possible pronunciation confusion.
"delightful, beautiful"
Sultry name given added interest by that double 'a'.
English, Greek, Hawaiian, Japanese
"grace; God is gracious; spring, beauty; vegetable, greens"
To most English speakers, Nana is the dog in Peter Pan , the daughter played by Emma Stone in Crazy Stupid Love , and another name for Grandma, however, it is also a diminutive of Nancy and Anna…
Zulu, Indian
"sweet; joy, pleasure, delight"
As a Zulu name, Nandi is best associated with Queen Nandi Bhebhe, the mother of the Zulu warrior king, Shaka. Borrowed from the word emnandi the name means "sweet". From its Indian origins, it…
Ndeye is a feminine name with West African origins, particularly common in Senegal among the Wolof people. Often used as a prefix name in combinations like Ndeye Fatou or Ndeye Marieme, it carries…
