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Hebrew
"joy of the Lord"
Gila and its variants have joyous meanings in Hebrew, but other kids might connect them to the monster.
Short form of Giovanna, Italian form of John
"God is gracious"
Gio is a cute, more androgynous variation of Gia that could work well as a nickname for names such as Giovanna, Giordana, or Giorgia. It was chosen by Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo for their…
Gissell is a feminine name representing a variation of Giselle, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (in the ancient sense of a peace treaty). This alternate spelling…
Irish
"noble"
A name that's on the rise for boys but rarely used -- though possible -- for girls.
Gurleen is a feminine name of Punjabi and Sikh origin, popular in the Indian subcontinent and diaspora communities. The name combines 'Gur' (referring to spiritual wisdom or the divine) with 'leen,'…
Finnish diminutive of Hanna and Johanna
"grace; God is gracious"
A cute and easily accessible Finnish nickname, although not one that is likely to become popular in America now that Hannah and co are on the decline.
English word name
"shelter, refuge"
We've seen Haven take off as a nouveau girls' name; Harbour could follow in its wake. Harbor is the more commonly used spelling in the US, while Harbour is used in most other English-speaking areas…
Honour is a feminine virtue name derived from the Latin 'honor,' representing high respect, recognition, and integrity. Used primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly with British…
Huxlee is a modern and distinctive feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of the surname Huxley, which was popularized by famous figures like author Aldous Huxley. The double 'e'…
Short form of Elizabeth, Isabella, or Abigail, Hebrew
"pledged to God; my father is joyful"
Playful, zippy nicknames like Indie, Joni, Scottie, and Stevie are on the rise, and this quirky alternative to Izzy and Libby joined their ranks in 2024 when it was given to 58 girls, compared to…
Jabria is a modern feminine name with possible roots in Arabic origins or as a creative variation of names like Jabari or Gabrielle. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables. While…
Arabic
"long-necked beauty"
Both an independent name and an alternate spelling of Jada.
See JALEN.
Modern invented name
Jazlyne is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century, blending elements of popular 'J' names like Jasmine and Jazmine with the fashionable '-lyn' or '-line' suffix. This…
Jeana is a feminine name that represents a variation of Jean or Jeanne, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This variant spelling adds a softer, more feminine…
French variation of Jean
Together with the more common (in France) Jeannine spelling, this feminine form of Jean was most popular in the 1930s in its home country, and in the 1960s in the US. It's fallen off the Top 1000…
This feminine form of Jean was most popular in the 1930s in its home country, and in the 1960s in the US. It's fallen off the Top 1000 list since, but perhaps cute retro nickname Jeannie could tempt…
Jentri is a modern feminine name that has emerged in recent decades, particularly in the United States. This contemporary creation appears to be a creative spelling variation of 'Gentry,' which…
Jettie is a charming feminine name with American roots, often used as a diminutive form of Henrietta or Juliet, though it now frequently stands on its own. Popular in the early 20th century,…
