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Lillyan is a feminine name that evolved as a variation of Lillian, which itself derives from the Latin name Lilium, meaning 'lily.' The lily flower has long been a symbol of purity and innocence,…
English and German surname
"from Lindley"
Updates Lindsey for the 21st century.
Lorianne is a feminine name that combines the popular name elements Lori (a diminutive of Laura, meaning "laurel" in Latin) and Anne (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace"). This combination name…
Loula is a feminine name with multiple origins. In French contexts, it appears as a diminutive of Louise, meaning 'renowned warrior.' In Greek usage, it serves as a shortened form of Paraskevoula.…
Lyna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of names like Lina, Elena, or Evelina, or could derive from the Latin 'linum' meaning 'flax' or 'linen.' In some Slavic…
Lynna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Welsh word 'llyn,' meaning 'lake,' giving it nature-based significance. Alternatively, it could be a variation of…
Maisha is a beautiful feminine name with Swahili origins, meaning 'life' or 'lifetime.' This meaningful name carries significance in many African cultures, particularly in East Africa where Swahili…
Armenian
"deer"
The deer in question is the Caspian Red Deer, native to Armenia.
Dutch, Persian, Kazakh, Arabic, Sanskrit
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace; coral; purification"
A succinct and multicultural choice, Marjan's meaning and pronunciation differs depending on which root you follow. As a Dutch name, it is a variation of Marianne, a name that blends the classic…
Short form of Martha or Martina, Aramaic or Latin
"lady or warlike"
Marty and Martie are old-fashioned gender-neutral nickname names, boyish nicknames not heard much since the middle of the last century. That could change, though, with the rise of vintage boyish…
English, variant of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Maria
Italian
"of Mars"
A fresher, feistier Italian variant of Marcia.
Mazey is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Maisie (itself a diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl') or could relate to the word 'maze,'…
Hawaiian, Tongan, and Samoan
"song"
Some sources say Mele is a South Sea Islander form of Mary, but it's also a name in its own right meaning song.
Melis is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'honey-sweet' or 'honeybee,' while it can also function as a Greek diminutive of Melissa (also meaning 'honeybee'). In…
Mera is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'ocean' or 'sea,' connecting the name to water and vastness. In Arabic contexts, it can relate to words meaning…
Variation of Merryn or Mirren, Cornish or Irish, meaning unknown
Is Merrin a real name or a melodic invention? Singer Bo Bice brought this merry name to the public's attention when he chose it for his daughter, but most reliable baby name sources don't list it.…
Hebrew
"who is like God?"
While Michael is better known as one of the most popular boy names of the last century, you might be surprised to learn that it featured in the Top 1000 names for girls in the US, from 1938 until…
Diminutive of Michelle or Michaela
Mickey is a nickname-name redolent of the mid-20th century and best-known as a mouse name. While this spelling works for either gender, the girls' version is more often spelled Micki.
English form of Milo, Latin and Old German
"soldier; merciful"
Although usually seen as a masculine name, Miles is sometimes seen as a feminine name in Australia, due to its literary association with female author Stella "Miles" Franklin. The s ending makes it…
