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Apryl is a creative alternative spelling of April, which derives from the Latin 'Aprilis,' the name of the fourth month of the year. This variant spelling emerged in the late 20th century during the…
Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Kazakh
"honey"
Top 10 in Turkey and Top 500 in the Netherlands (which has a high Turkish population), this sleek and pretty name is virtually unknown elsewhere.
Ashlie is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Ashley, which originated as an Old English surname meaning 'ash tree clearing' or 'meadow of ash trees.' This alternative spelling gained…
Ashlin is a feminine name with Irish and Gaelic origins. It's a variant of the more common Aisling, which means 'dream' or 'vision' in Irish Gaelic. The name emerged from the genre of Irish poetry…
Sikh
"helpful"
Avneet is a name usually seen in the Sikh Indian community. Actress Avneet Kaur is a notable bearer of this name.
English word name, diminutive of Barbara, Latin
"foreign woman"
Baby is rarely seen as a given name — or even nickname — these days, although it did rank in the Top 1000 from 1989 to 2003. These instances can be accounted for in two ways. Firstly, infants whose…
Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovene, Scandinavian variation of Bertha
"bright"
A pan-European variant of Bertha and nickname for -berta ending names, such as Alberta and Roberta. It's certainly much more appealing than its predecessor, but unlikely to become a hit in the US…
Beyla is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Bella (meaning 'beautiful' in Italian), a form of the Hebrew name Bilhah, or connected to Beyla, a goddess in Norse…
Welsh
"son of Owen"
A respelling of Bowen that gives the option of cozy nickname Wyn/Wynnie as well as Bo.
Bradlee as a feminine name represents a modern trend of traditionally masculine names being adapted for girls. Originally an English surname derived from "brad" meaning "broad" and "lee" meaning…
Caira is a delicate feminine name with Celtic origins, primarily found in Ireland and Scotland. It's often considered a variant of Keira or Ciara, derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar' meaning 'dark'…
Arabic
"castle, fortess"
Extremely simple and extremely distinctive -- a winning combination. Sound-alike Calla is a Greek (and botanical) name that means beautiful.
Calie is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Callie, which itself originated as a diminutive of Caroline or Callista. The name has a bright, cheerful quality with its soft…
Spanish word name
Rugged nature name with possibilities...but more for boys.
English
"from the walled city"
Carlisle may be a male name in Twilight (he's vampire hero Edward's adoptive father), but in the real baby naming world, it's used about a quarter of the time for girls. Unusual now, we think…
Carma is a feminine name that represents an alternate spelling of Karma, which derives from Sanskrit and refers to the spiritual concept of cause and effect. Some sources also suggest it could be a…
French, feminine variation of Claude
"lame; enclosure"
Once seen as a dated French Claudette-Colbert feminization, along with Annette and Paulette, we can see Claudette moving into a more plausible Colette-Cosette arena. While some may be put off by the…
French feminine variation of Clement
"mild, merciful"
Calm, composed, and chic. Often seen with an accent in France, as Clémence.
Irish river name
A popular choice in Ireland, Clodagh was the name of a river and later a saint. The "cloddy" aspect of the name has prevented it from spreading beyond Ireland, but that could change with the rise of…
Conner as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover. Traditionally a masculine Irish surname and given name meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'wise counselor,' Conner has occasionally…
