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English
"mixed, varied"
An English word with a very namelike sound, associated with the American rock band Mötley Crüe.
Naiah is a modern feminine name with diverse origins. It may be a variation of Naya, which has roots in several languages including Hebrew (meaning 'beautiful'), Arabic (meaning 'concerned, caring'),…
Pakistani, Bengali, Persian
"a woman of whom you can be proud; sweet, coy"
Nazia is a name seen in both Pakistan and India, which derives from the word naaz, meaning pride, or from the Persian nāz meaning "coy, sweet". It may be difficult to introduce this name into the…
Neisha is a feminine name with diverse origins, possibly deriving from the Irish name Nessa or as a variation of names like Keisha or Aisha. In some contexts, it may be connected to the Sanskrit word…
Variation of Nell or short form of Cornelia or any name ending in -nela
Nela is a pretty if slight name that ranks among the Top 1000 for girls in the UK. It is commonly used throughout Europe as a short form for any range of names ending in -nela including Cornelia and…
Nihal is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'achieving success' or 'reaching one's goals,' while in Sanskrit and Hindi, it translates to 'morning dew' or 'joy.' The…
Noemy is a feminine name representing an alternative spelling of Noemi, which is the Latin and Italian form of the biblical name Naomi. In Hebrew origins, the name means 'pleasantness' or…
Latin
"ninth"
Nona is a name sometimes given to the ninth child -- but unlikely to serve that purpose today. Musical cred: the name of a song by Motley Crue. In Roman mythology, Nona was also a goddess of…
Nouri is a feminine name with Persian and Arabic origins, meaning 'my light' or 'illumination.' The name derives from 'nur' (نور), the Arabic word for light, with the possessive suffix 'i' added. In…
Omni is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the prefix 'omni-' meaning 'all' or 'universal.' This distinctive name carries connotations of comprehensiveness, totality, and boundlessness.…
Onna is a feminine name with Japanese origins, meaning 'woman' or 'lady.' It has been used as a given name in both Japanese culture and internationally. In Western contexts, Onna may be appreciated…
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Just when we had written off Peggy as the eternal perky, pug-nosed prom-queen she projected from the 1920s into the fifties, along came Mad Men , with intriguing mid-century characters with names…
Diminutive of Regina, Latin
"queen"
Boyish short form of Regina, which is so clunky it's cool. Reggie has a retro charm that feels fresh again. Female Reggies include Reggie Rocket from Rocket Power , adding a sporty, spunky vibe to…
Rella is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names ending in '-rella' such as Cinderella, or derive from the Italian word 'bella' meaning beautiful. Some…
Irish
"little prosperous one"
This name may be interpreted as an offbeat Anglicized form of the Gaelic Rathnait, though it could also be considered a diminutive of Renee, Renata, Lorenza, Lauren, Lorena, and similar. Influencers…
Old Danish, Faroese
"raven"
This ancient Viking-era name is a fresh alternative to Raven.
Short form of Richard, English, German
"dominant ruler"
A traditional nickname for Richard, popular in the 60s, Richie joins Scottie and Stevie as "boyish"-nickname-names for girls. Used occasionally in the 20th-century, it re-entered the US charts in…
English, Irish
"rye clearing; rye land"
Rylyn blends a number of modern trends: love for name Riley, the addition of the -lyn suffix, replacement of a vowel with a Y, a nature-connected meaning, and a slightly unisex, surname-inspired…
English word name
"connected with God and so deserving veneration"
One of a number of religious word names that have started to see some use since 2000.
Saphire is a feminine name derived from the precious gemstone sapphire, known for its deep blue color. This alternate spelling omits one 'p' from the traditional 'sapphire,' giving it a unique touch…
