By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Welsh
"white breast"
Bronwen is widespread in Wales, but still rare enough here to sound somewhat international — we think Bronwen is a real winner. (Note: the Bronwyn spelling is an Anglicization, since the -wyn ending…
Brooklyne is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of Brooklyn, which itself originated as a place name referring to the New York City borough. The name combines 'brook' (a small stream)…
Brucha is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, used primarily in Orthodox Jewish communities. It derives from the Hebrew word 'baruch' meaning 'blessed,' making it a name with deeply spiritual…
Animal name or English diminutive of Berenice, Greek
"she who brings victory"
Bunny may be adorable, but is it really enough of a name for your daughter? Plus if Buffy is fluffy, what would that make Bunny? Still, Bunny as a baby name is in the spotlight since Bryan Adams…
English, diminutive and surname
Cady is one of those names that sounds popular but is actually rare in this form, given to only a few dozen baby girls in the US last year. Its origins are unclear, and as many possible meanings and…
Caileigh is a feminine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, representing one of many modern spelling variations of the traditional name Cailey or Kayley. The original name derives from elements meaning…
English from Latin
"curved inwards"
Part Cameron, part Amber, Camber may be a new name but it feels right for our times. As a word, camber means a slightly arched surface.
Cammie is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive form of names like Camilla, Cameron, or Campbell. With Scottish and Latin origins, its ultimate meaning relates to 'one who assists…
Cari is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Welsh, it derives from "caru" meaning "to love," making it essentially mean "beloved." It also functions as a diminutive of Caroline or Katherine in…
Variation of Kathleen, English and Irish
"pure"
Variant of Kathleen
French
"free man"
Charlie may be one of the most gender-neutral names, used in the US last year for about 2200 baby girls and 2100 baby boys. The formal Charles, by contrast, is almost totally male -- but not…
Chrislynn is a feminine name that represents a modern combination name, blending elements of Christine or Christian with the popular '-lynn' suffix. This type of combination creates a name that feels…
English variation of Kristin, German and Norwegian
"a Christian"
Christina who decided, at the last minute, she'd rather be Kristen.
Japanese; Lithuanian and Latvian
"my greens; song"
A name with an international and adaptable sound, similar to Diana and Dana, this name was used very commonly in Latvia in the 20th century. Pronounced as DYE-nuh, it has the cheerful meaning of…
Darleen is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Darlene, which combines the English word 'dear' with the suffix '-lene.' This name gained popularity in the United States during the…
Variation of Delphi, Greek
"of Delphi, womb"
Feminization of the Greek place name Delphi (of oracle fame), Delphia could also be used as a nod to American city Philadelphia. Delphine and Delphinia are similar names.
Turkish
"deep, profound"
A top name in Turkey, where it ranks in the Top 30 for baby girls.
Unknown origin
A globetrotting placename — Diani Beach is a popular tourist destination on the Indian Ocean in Kenya. It's similar enough to Dion and Diana to feel namelike, although it is actually very rare in the…
Dilynn is a modern feminine name that represents a distinctive spelling variation of Dylan or Dillon. While traditionally a masculine Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean,'…
Disha is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'direction' or 'path' in Hindi and other Indian languages. Beyond its literal translation, the name carries philosophical undertones of guidance,…
