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Irish form of Eve
"life"
Eabha, along with Aoife and Aoibhe and even the Anglo Ava, are all Eve sisters or soundalikes in the Irish Top 100. Outside of Ireland, though, this Gaelic spelling would prove difficult. Confusingly…
Eliah as a feminine name is an uncommon variation of the more traditional masculine Elijah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' This spelling adaptation gives the biblical name a…
Eline is a delicate feminine name with multiple potential origins. In the Scandinavian tradition, it functions as a variant of Helena or Ellen, while in French contexts, it may be considered a form…
Elisse is a feminine name that serves as a French variant of Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' This elegant, streamlined…
Scottish variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Elspeth is one of those names that never quite made it out of the British Isles--particularly Scotland, but possesses a winningly childlike charm. Elspeth was used by Sir Walter Scott for several of…
Short form of Alfreda or Frederica
Freddie, especially with the ie ending, is one of the old-school boy-names-for-girls that came into vogue at the turn of the last century. Freddie, all on its own, ranked among the Top 1000 girl…
Frimy is an extremely rare feminine name with unclear origins. It may be a diminutive form of names containing the element 'Fri-' like Frieda or Frida, which derive from the Germanic word 'fridu'…
Haelynn is a feminine name that emerged in the early 21st century as part of the trend toward creating distinctive names by combining popular elements. This contemporary creation likely blends the…
Japanese
"born in the spring; clear weather"
A springtime baby name appropriate for either sex.
Turkish
"autumn leaves"
Not, in fact, a spelling variation of Hazel (although it could be used as such). But Hazal is also a nature name — it refers to the dried, fallen leaves of Autumn.
Hazell is a feminine name that represents a variation of Hazel, with the additional 'l' giving it a slightly distinctive spelling. Derived from the Old English 'hæsel,' referring to the hazel tree or…
Hendy is a feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Henrietta or Henderson. It carries Welsh and English influences, potentially deriving from the Welsh name Hendre, meaning "old…
Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary Quenya
"air; starlight"
A name that's unknown in the US and Britain but is popular as a nature name in Finland. May also be known as a Hungarian variation of Amelia and a Spanish form of Wilhelmina. Ilma also appears in…
Itzell is a feminine name with Nahuatl (Aztec) origins, where it means 'star' or sometimes 'unique one.' This beautiful name carries celestial associations and has gained some popularity among…
This variation of Jacey was the name of the gorgeous small-town heroine of Larry McMurtry's The Last Picture Show .
Janat is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it relates to 'Jannat' meaning 'paradise' or 'garden,' carrying beautiful connotations of heavenly beauty. In Central…
Jani is a versatile feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Finnish, it functions as a feminine form of Jan, while in Indian cultures, it relates to Sanskrit origins meaning…
Jenae is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of names like Jana or Janae, which themselves derive from Jane or John, ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.'…
English
"jet"
Although this is a legitimate name, most people would associate it with a line of Volkswagens -- you'd be better off choosing a Mercedes.
Jewell is a feminine name derived from the English word 'jewel,' referring to a precious stone or gem. This name embodies qualities of beauty, rarity, and value. Originally used as a surname for…
