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Greek
"bright"
This name of a tragic figure in Greek mythology, the daughter of King Minos, sister of Ariadne and wife of Theseus, has a mysterious and intriguing appeal, and would make a dramatic choice. Phaedra…
Railee is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Riley or Raelyn, modified with the popular '-lee' ending. This modern creation follows the trend of…
Rechy is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of Rachel (meaning 'ewe' in Hebrew), or possibly a unique variant spelling of Richie or a nickname for names…
Reyah is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, including Hebrew roots where it means 'vision' or 'sight,' or possibly as a variant of Raya meaning 'friend.' Some connect it to Arabic…
Ricky is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Richard or Erica, though it's more commonly used for males. This feminine usage represents the modern trend of gender-crossing names. With…
Nature name and surname, English
"rivers"
Rivers is an indisputably unisex surname with is strong nature connotation and its connection to the character Diana Rivers from Charlotte Bronte's novel Jane Eyre . Rivers is also the first name of…
Roohi is a feminine name of Persian and Arabic origins that carries beautiful meanings including "soul," "spirit," or "breath of life." In some interpretations, it can also represent "spiritual" or…
Arabic
"vision, sight, dream"
Ruya is a beautiful Arabic name with a lovely meaning, associated with dreams, ambitions, and receiving a vision. Also spelled as Roya and Rouyaa, it has an approachable and appealing sound.
Rysa is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Risa, which has Japanese origins meaning 'satisfaction' or Hebrew roots meaning 'laughter.' Alternatively, it could be…
Sahra is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'desert' or 'wilderness,' evoking images of vast, beautiful landscapes. In Somali culture, it's a popular variation of…
Finnish variation of Sela, Hebrew
"rock"
An intuitive and attractive Finnish choice.
Persian
"charming, sweet"
An attractive unisex choice heard in several countries, including Armenia. Can be pronounced sheer-IN or sheer-EEN.
Hebrew
"season"
Sivan is the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls between May and June on the Gregorian calendar. The name was originally derived from simānu , an Akkadian word meaning "season."
Spanish
"sun"
Solea is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may derive from the Spanish word "sol" meaning "sun," suggesting brightness and warmth. It's also connected to the flamenco musical form…
Hebrew; Arabic
"princess; star cluster"
Soriah is right in line with today's trends, with names like Zariah, Sariah, and Neriah rising quickly in the Top 1000. Soriah was only given to 53 baby girls in 2022, but had a significant jump from…
Flower name, from Greek
"immortality"
Tansy is a flower name rarer than Rose, livelier than Lily and a lot less teasable than Pansy. Tansy is a perennial herbaceous plant of the aster family that has clusters of small bright yellow…
Irish
"descendent of a lord"
An uncommon Irish-accented surname that seems particularly well suited to a girl. Tierney Sutton is a well-known jazz singer. Tierney, in its original Tiarnach form, was the name of several saints.…
Toba is a rare feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'wing feather' or refer to Toba City. In Hebrew, it relates to 'goodness' or 'kindness,' derived from 'tov'…
Yaslin is a contemporary feminine name with multicultural appeal. Though its specific origins aren't widely documented, it may be a modern variation of names like Yasmin (Persian origin meaning…
Yitta is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, commonly found in Jewish communities. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names like Henrietta or could be related to the Hebrew name Yehudit…
