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Hebrew
"forecaster"
All too likely to be confused with the ultratrendy Nevaeh.
Portuguese from Latin
"snow-white"
Nivea, or Nívea, is most commonly seen as a given name in Brazil, where it was derived from niveus , meaning "snow-white" in Latin. The German skincare brand NIVEA, founded in 1882, took its name…
French, variation of Noel
"Christmas"
A pretty and fresh-sounding variation of the Christmasy classic Noelle. Several spelling variations were used for a handful of babies in recent years, including Noeli, Noellie, Noely, and Noelie.
Variation of Nuha or Nohar, Arabic, Hebrew
"mind, wisdom; illumination"
An Arabic name with a wise but friendly feel to it, Noha is traditionally a feminine name, however, in the US, it is ranks as gender-neutral. There is the possibility that in the States, some parents…
Nohely is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, primarily used in Spanish-speaking communities. It appears to be a modern variation of Noelia or potentially a combination of Noe (Noah) and a…
English from Greek
"night or water nymph"
Variant of Nyx or Nixie
French
"ocean"
Oceane (oh-see-EN) has been one of the chicest names in France for several years, ranking in the French Top 50. This is a sophisticated name that could easily cross the ocean, and is much more…
Orah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins meaning "light" or "illumination." It's related to the Hebrew word "or" (אור) meaning light, and shares roots with names like Ora and Orly. In Jewish…
American invented name
As Ozzie quickly becomes one of the hottest nicknames for boys and girls alike, invented long forms like Ozzlyn, Ozzlynn, and Ozlynn are gaining traction too.
Grandpa-chic Ozzie is on the rise for both boys and girls, opening up the gates for this invented elaborated form.
French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge
Percy is a traditional boys' name that could be cute and unexpected for a girl – perhaps as a short form for Persephone or Persis. Adventurous and literary Percy could follow in the footsteps of…
Short form of Amapola, Arabic
"poppy"
Pola is an international name that still bears the femme fatalish air of Polish-born silent screen vamp Pola Negri, whole birth name was Apolonia. Rarely used, she could join sisters Lola and Nola.
English word name
"a request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship"
A cool spiritual word name à la Psalm.
Quinci is a modern feminine name that serves as a creative variation of Quincy. Originally an English surname derived from the Latin name of a Roman settlement, Quintius, it means 'fifth' or…
Rashel is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Rachel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional biblical name a…
Ratzy is an unusual feminine name with unclear etymology, possibly functioning as a nickname or diminutive form. It might derive from names containing 'rat' like Ratna (Sanskrit for 'jewel') or…
Hindu
"light, happiness"
A unisex Indian name with a radiant meaning.
Modern invented name
Probably an offshoot of Deanna, lacking much identity of its own.
Rhemi is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of 'Remy' (of French origin meaning 'oarsman' or 'remedy') or a modern invented name inspired by…
Variation of Rudy, German
"famous wolf"
Rudy has been heard as a feminine name before — most notably on Rudy Huxtable, the young girl on The Cosby Show . This spelling makes it a bit girlier, although it's occasionally used for boys as…
