By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Jory as a feminine name is an intriguing choice with several possible origins. It may be a feminine adaptation of the masculine Jory, which itself can be a variant of George (meaning "farmer"), a…
Judi is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Judith, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' This shorter variation gained particular popularity in the…
Latin
"youthful or sky father"
Variant of Julian or Julianne
French from Latin
Fine in France, but here it means vegetables sliced into thin strips.
Kalen is a versatile feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a variation of Kalin (Slavic, meaning "pure") or derived from the Greek name Kalene, meaning "beautiful." Some also…
Scandinavian
"stream, river"
Name with genuine roots that nevertheless feels synthetic.
Kasie is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Casey or as a phonetic spelling of the initials K.C. While Casey has Irish origins meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful,' Kasie developed as…
Kassi is a modern feminine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Cassie, which itself is a diminutive of Cassandra. The name Cassandra comes from Greek mythology, where Cassandra was a…
Kenda is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In American usage, it may be a modern invention or variant of names like Kendra (meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'). In some African…
Kensi is a feminine name that emerged as a modern creation, potentially derived as a shortened form of Mackenzie or Kennedy, or as a feminine version of Ken/Kenneth (meaning 'handsome' or 'born of…
Khloey is a modern feminine variant of Chloe, derived from the Greek word 'khloē' meaning 'young green shoot' or 'blooming.' This contemporary spelling variation has gained popularity in the early…
Khyra is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may be a variant spelling of Kira, which has roots in several languages including Persian (meaning 'sun'), Celtic (meaning 'dark-haired'),…
Irish
"little dark one"
Kiernan Shipka, aka Sally Draper on Mad Men , brings this Irish surname into the girls' column. And, like Kieran and Tierney and Tiernan, it's one of the perfectly unisex baby names . Only 14 girls…
Kimmie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Kim, which itself is typically a shortened form of Kimberly. Kimberly has English origins, derived from the place name in South…
American invented name
One of a handful of invented names inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, along with Kovid and Krown.
Laiba is a beautiful feminine name of Arabic origin that has gained popularity among Muslim communities worldwide. The name means 'beautiful,' 'attractive,' or 'graceful' in Arabic. Some…
Invented name
Variation of Lake.
French
"springlike"
Although it has a sweet meaning, this name feels dated nowadays, like a fifties poodle skirt. Lavender may be a fresher alternative.
Hawaiian
"flower of the ohia; warrior; sweetheart"
This beautiful Hawaiian girl's name has a lot of potential to cross over to the mainland as Leilani and similar names enjoy their current spotlight.
Leorah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word "leor" meaning "my light" or "to illuminate." This beautiful name carries connotations of brightness, guidance, and spiritual…
