By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"noble"
Sari is a cute spin on Sarah, though some may hear it as "sorry," and it is also an item of clothing worn in India. These days many people will also confuse Sari with Suri, the lovely and unsual name…
Sherri is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Sharon or Sheridan. With Hebrew roots, it connects to Sharon, meaning 'a fertile plain' in ancient Israel. Popular during the 1950s…
Sidrah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word referring to the Lote tree mentioned in the Quran. In Islamic tradition, the Sidrah tree (Sidrat al-Muntaha) marks the boundary…
Greek, Norwegian, Swedish
"severe, or fair victory"
The Sirens in Greek myth were nymphs of half-woman, half-bird appearance who lured sailors to their deaths with their song. As a name, Siren has been used in the Scandinavian countries, either as a…
Russian and Armenian variation of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
This spelling of Sophia is primarily used in Russia and Armenia.
English word name or elaboration of Star
"aspirational actress; little star"
A sound-alike to Scarlett, Starlette might be considered a word name, associated with actresses on the brink of stardom, or it may be an elaborate form of Star, with the diminutive -lette suffix.…
American surname
Cowboy names are all the rage for boys in recent years, from Yellowstone's Dutton and Kayce to the cowboy hat brand Stetson. It won't be long until these names begin wandering into the girls' charts…
Sundus is a feminine name with Arabic origins, mentioned in the Quran where it refers to a fine silk cloth or brocade worn in paradise. The name evokes imagery of luxury, beauty, and heavenly…
Taelor is a contemporary spelling variation of Taylor, which originated as an English occupational surname meaning 'tailor' or 'one who makes clothes.' This feminine version with its distinctive…
Tami is a feminine name functioning both as a standalone name and as a diminutive for Tamara. With Hebrew origins, Tamara means "date palm tree," symbolizing beauty and grace. Tami emerged as a…
Torrey is a unisex name used more commonly for females in recent decades, though it maintains gender-neutral qualities. Derived from an English surname with Old Norse roots, it means 'from the hill…
Diminutive of Patricia
"noble, patrician"
Back in Patricia's midcentury heyday, Patty/Patti was the plebeian nickname while Tricia/Trisha and Tish/Trish carried a snobby-yet-insubstantial image associated with then First Daughter Tricia…
Persian
"lovely"
This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in front of his party guests and so was…
English word name
"a fabric characterized by a short soft dense warp pile"
Velvet is a name that couldn't possibly be softer or more luxuriant. Many people have fond memories of it via the character of Velvet Brown, played by the young Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet ,…
Yisel is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin American roots. Pronounced "ee-SELL," it likely developed as a variation of names like Isabel or Giselle. The name has been particularly popular in…
African variation of Zoe
See ZELLA.
Zenna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek name Xenia, meaning "hospitable" or "welcoming to strangers," or it could be a variation of Zena, which comes…
Zissel is a feminine name of Yiddish origin, commonly found in Jewish communities of Eastern European descent. The name is believed to derive from the Yiddish word "zis" or "ziss," meaning "sweet" or…
English
"life + girl"
A modern combo name created from Zoe + Ella – or, in the case of influential British Youtuber Zoella, from Zoë + Elizabeth.
Adja is a feminine name with roots in several cultures. In West African traditions, particularly in Senegal among the Wolof people, Adja is a respectful title for a woman who has completed the…
