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Sanam is a melodious feminine name with Persian origins, meaning "beloved" or "darling." This beautiful name is commonly used in Iran, India, Pakistan, and other parts of South and Central Asia. In…
Seher is a feminine name of Turkish and Arabic origin meaning 'dawn' or 'early morning time.' The name evokes imagery of new beginnings, hope, and the fresh start that comes with daybreak. In Turkish…
Hindi, Sanskrit
"peace"
A gentle Hindi name, ultimately from the Sanskrit śāntī , Shanti may equally refer to a state of mental and physical peace, maintained despite any stresses or difficulties and Hindu prayers for…
Hebrew
"God is gracious"
More modern options: Shaw, Shay, or even Sean.
Irish form of Janet
One of the best known of the Irish girls' names , thanks to singer Sinead O'Connor. Though it's still in the Irish Top 100, it's no longer quite as fashionable in Ireland as Aoife or Aisling. But by…
Sonam is a unisex name of Tibetan and Bhutanese origin, though more commonly given to females in Western contexts. The name means 'merit' or 'good fortune' and is associated with positive karma and…
Sonni is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Norse tradition, it derives from 'son' meaning 'sun' or 'truth,' while in Hindi it relates to 'gold' or 'golden.' As a diminutive of Sonja…
Word name
I'm sure the parents of the six little girls named Sundae in the US last year were thinking, "well, if Nicole Kidman can use Sunday..." In this case, we think the day of the week spelling is…
Diminutive of Talia, Hebrew
"gentle dew from heaven"
Tallie is a seldom-heard nickname name that, with the ascendance of Hallie and Callie, we might just be hearing more of. In Colonial times, Tallie was also a nickname for Natalie.
Tasia is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Anastasia, which comes from Greek meaning 'resurrection.' This shortened form maintains the melodic quality of its longer counterpart while…
Tinlee is a modern feminine name that emerged in the early 21st century as part of the trend toward names ending with the popular "lee" sound. It appears to be a creative variation of names like…
Tionna is a modern feminine name that gained modest recognition in the United States starting in the 1990s. It may have developed as a variation of names like Tianna, Tiana, or could be a creative…
Nahuatl, Aztec
"land, earth"
Tlalli is an Aztec name meaning "earth", and was also the name of a proposed sculpture of a large indigenous woman's head by contemporary artist Pedro Reyes.
Variation of Tanya
This common variation of Tanya makes it less international and more ordinary.
Variant of Tova
Broadway star Tovah Feldshuh put this unusual Hebrew name on the map -- even though her birth name is Terri Sue.
Diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
"she who brings happiness"
A sassy, spunky name for the bold parent who doesn't remember Mrs. Ed Norton on The Honeymooners or who's into the nicknames-as-given-names trend sweeping the UK and returning to the US. Trixie is a…
Trulee is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling of 'truly,' an English word meaning genuine, authentic, or sincerely. This modern invented name transforms a common adverb into a…
Tuana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it combines 'tu' (flag) and 'ana' (mother), symbolizing protection and nurturing. The name also appears in Polynesian cultures,…
Velia is a feminine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Velian Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome. It may also relate to the Latin 'velare' meaning 'to veil' or 'to cover.' In some…
Surname name
Wrigley is a fast-rising name for boys and girls right now in the US. You're unlikely to hear it outside of Chicago, though, as most of these parents are huge fans of the Chicago Cubs, who play at…
