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Nicol is a feminine name that serves as a streamlined variation of Nicole, which itself is the female form of Nicholas. Derived from Greek elements meaning "victory of the people," this simplified…
Norie is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it means 'belief' or 'doctrine,' while in Scottish usage, it emerged as a diminutive of Eleanor or Nora. The name has…
Modern invented
With Parker crossing over to the girls' side in recent years, now almost in the Top 100, some parents are looking for a more overtly feminine version. Parklynn, with its' trendy -lynn ending, was a…
Payslee is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Paisley, which originated as a Scottish surname and place name referring to a town known for its distinctive curved…
English
"dweller near a pear tree"
Perrie, a soft and playful twist on Perry, gained attention through Perrie Edwards, singer of the British girl group Little Mix. With its sleek -ie ending, Perrie fits right in with rising unisex…
Ramah is a feminine name with rich biblical and Hebrew origins. In the Bible, Ramah appears as a place name mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, associated with the prophet Samuel. As a…
Ranya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'delightful to look at' or 'she who looks good,' suggesting beauty and pleasing appearance. The name also has Sanskrit…
Raylene is a feminine name that gained popularity in mid-20th century America, combining the prefix "Ray" (meaning "beam of light") with the feminine suffix "-lene." The name emerged during the…
Renad is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'cloud' or sometimes interpreted as 'serenade' or 'song'. Popular in Middle Eastern countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan, this…
English word name
"rejoice"
Revel is a joyous word name that may appeal to parents wanting a non-traditional Biblical choice or simply a name that expresses how they feel.
Italian
"red"
One of the most popular Italian surnames, this refreshes Ross and Rose for both genders.
American word name
A quintessentially American name, Rowdy has a number of notable wearers, including Rowdy Yates, Clint Eastwood's character on the television show Rawhide, and Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines. As a word,…
Hindi, or diminutive of Savannah
Cute and short name that sounds right on trend with it's V sound. Alyssa Milano's character on the soap opera Mistresses was Savannah, called Savi.
Sayra is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Arabic contexts, it may be related to 'Saira,' meaning 'traveler' or 'journey by night.' In Spanish-speaking countries, it sometimes appears…
Serah is a feminine name with biblical origins, appearing as a variant of Sarah or as a distinct character in some biblical texts. The name carries connotations of 'princess' or 'noblewoman,' similar…
Skylan is a feminine name with modern English origins, blending 'sky' with the popular -lan suffix found in names like Dylan and Rylan. Created in the late 20th or early 21st century, this…
Icelandic nature name, variation of Sólja, Faroese
"buttercup"
Sóley is the Icelandic word for the buttercup flower, derived from the words meaning "sun" and "island." It is also used on the Faroe Islands as a short form of Sólja.
Sumaiya is a feminine name of Arabic origin with rich historical significance. It means 'high above' or 'elevated' in Arabic, conveying notions of dignity and honor. The name holds special reverence…
"turbulent, stormy"
Tempest is one of those names that could go either way. Cool, evocative modern word name? Or asking for trouble? Your call, but if you decide the former image is dominant, be warned that some people…
Japanese, Malay, Indonesian
"sea; mother"
Stylish and simple, Umi is an ocean inspired Japanese name that may appeal to those who enjoy Lumi, Rumi, and Una. It appears in the popular anime series, Love Live Umi might also be used as an…
