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English and French surname
"crow, raven"
Rising boys' name could cross the gender line.
Variation of Sydney, English from French
"Saint Denis"
Unnecessary complication.
Dalette is a feminine name with French influences, likely derived as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'dale' (valley) or possibly as a feminine variation of Dale. The '-ette' suffix…
Daniah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it means 'close' or 'near,' while it can also be interpreted as 'God is my judge' when seen as a variant of…
Demia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Damiana, which derives from Greek meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue,' or could be connected to Demetria, meaning…
Denia is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural roots. It may derive from the ancient Greek city of Dion, dedicated to Zeus, giving it the meaning 'divine.' Alternatively, it could come from…
Deonna appears to be a modern feminine name that emerged in American naming patterns primarily in the late 20th century. It likely represents a variant spelling of Deanna or Donna, both…
Dillan as a feminine name represents a gender-crossing trend where traditionally male names are adopted for girls, often with modified spellings. Originally an Irish surname derived from 'Diolún,'…
English word name
"dusty"
Dusty first became popular as a girl's name thanks to singer Dusty Springfield - born Mary. She used her childhood nickname professionally, and many parents embraced Dusty as a name for their…
Norse
"poetry"
This Old Norse girl name has a lovely meaning and a familiar yet distinctive sound.
English
"heiress"
The word name Heiress became a stylish choice after Clifford "T.I." and Tameka "Tiny" Harris gave it to their daughter in 2016 and at its peak in 2019, 95 American girls were called Heiress in a…
Scandinavian diminutive of Helena or Elena, Greek
"shining light; torch"
A short, succinct short form of the classic Helen and Helena along with the international variant, Elena, Elna was a popular choice in the 19th and early 20th century in the US, but has since fallen…
Italian variation of Henry, German
"estate ruler"
Victoria's Secret model Devon Windsor welcomed a daughter named Enzo Elodie Barbara in 2021. It hasn't yet inspired many parents to use Enzo for their baby girls — there were only 6 in 2022 — but we…
Esta is a feminine name with diverse origins. It can be seen as a variant of Esther, which has Persian roots meaning 'star' or derives from the goddess Ishtar. In some contexts, Esta functions as a…
Falak is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'sky,' 'heaven,' or 'celestial sphere.' It represents vastness, beauty, and boundless potential. In Persian culture, Falak also carries similar…
Diminutive of Fergus
One Fergie was an aberration. But two women with that nickname -- the duchess and the Black Eyed Pea -- might make a trend.
"flower"
Florence, Flora, and a whole plethora of botanical names are in style at the moment, but simple Flower remains rare. Perhaps it's the association with the little skunk in Bambi, or because it rhymes…
Diminutive of Frances, English from Latin
"from France; free man"
Francie is one of the most neglected nicknames for Frances, despite having more style value than Franny and Fanny and being more unique than Frankie. We'd love to see it get more use, whether as a…
"free landholder"
Franklin is making a comeback as a boy name, with its clunky vintage charm. Some parents are beginning to consider Franklynn as a feminized version of the name, likely drawn by trendy nickname…
Frannie is a charming feminine diminutive typically derived from Frances or Francesca. These parent names have Latin origins meaning 'from France' or 'free one.' Frannie carries a warm, friendly,…
