By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French
"darling"
The kind of French word name that seemed daring and darling in the 50s and 60s when it was at its peak, Cherie had actually made debut in the US charts back in 1927 when it followed alternative and…
Irish
"red-haired warrior"
Irish surnames are hot, and this one can successfully cross the line to work for girls, replacing the outdated Casey. And only a dozen girls were named Clancy in the US in one recent year (along with…
Word name
It's a beautiful burnished metal -- but also slang for policeman.
Dalya is a feminine name with multicultural origins, primarily found in Hebrew, Arabic, and Lithuanian traditions. In Hebrew, it means 'branch' or 'bough,' symbolizing growth and flourishing. In…
Greek
"spirit"
Greek nature goddess name that has a pleasing femininity. Damia is one of the more unusual goddess names newly fashionable for contemporary baby girls.
Variation of Dara, Hebrew, Slavic, Irish
"pearl of wisdom; gift; or oak tree"
Breezy and flyaway.
Latin
"goddess"
Once unique to the Zappa family, now you can have your own little prima donna.
Gaelic form of Eleanor
Long popular in Scotland, this attractive name is strictly-speaking the Gaelic version of Eleanor, but is also often considered part of the Helen family of names. After the Normans introduced it into…
Ellyse is a graceful feminine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Elise or Ellis. Its roots trace back to the Hebrew name Elizabeth (meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance') or…
Diminutive of Elviira, Finnish from Spanish
"white; fair"
Elvi is one of those elusive names that fit in yet stand out. It's similar to currently trendy girl names such as Ellie and Evie but maintains distinction.
Popular culture, Latin
"catlike"
For many, this is a Disneyfied name: Faline was the sweet doe Bambi fell in love with. The name is possibly based on Feline, a Latin name meaning "cat-like", however other sources suggest it comes…
French occupational name
"woodsman or woods"
Omitting the extra R of Forrest transforms the name from a masculine one referencing woodsmen to a unisex nature name.
Short form of Gabriella
"God is my strength"
Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.
Graycen is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Grayson, which was originally an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' or 'son of Gregory.' This contemporary adaptation…
English
"gray lake; gray land"
An alternative to Gracelyn with a more unisex vibe, Graylynn is a modern invention, likely inspired by the surnames Grayland and Graylin. A recent year saw it given to 16 girls, while Graylyn was…
"green clearing"
Attractive English surname that sounds right at home with the other androgynous surname names that are currently on-trend. Greenlee Smythe is a character on the soap opera All My Children
Harriette is a feminine name of Germanic origin, a diminutive form of Harriet, which itself is a feminine version of Harry or Henry. The name means 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household,'…
English word name
Harvest has been occasionally used as a name since the eighteenth century, originally as evenly unisex, but in the US data for last year was starting to lean more female, given to 29 girls and 11…
Modern variation of Eve
Hava is an anglicization of the Hebrew name Chava, which, like its English form Eve, means "life". In some accents, it may sound like "have a", so it's worth considering if this will be an issue…
Holli is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Holly, which derives from the English word for the holly tree with its distinctive red berries and green leaves. This alternative…
