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English word name
"pleasantly windy"
This light and cheerful word name conjured up imagery of breezy days at the beach, kids flying kites, or wind blowing through the trees — all lovely associations. Sixteen baby girls were named Breezy…
Form of Brighid, Irish
"strength or exalted one"
Brida, which may also be spelled Breda, is one of the many variations, Irish and otherwise, of the ancient saintly name Brighid. It's virtually unknown in the US, given to fewer than five baby girls…
Place name
Brittany is firmly a mom name today, but Britain could easily be her daughter. The Britton spelling variation is more common for both genders.
Latin
"heavens"
The feminine form of Caelius, from caelum "skies, heavens".
American variation of Caitlin or Kaylin
While the Cailin spelling doesn't appear on popularity charts, other forms such as Kaylin and Kaylen do, along with several similar names, from Caitlin to Jalen to Kayla. The result: a name that…
Callee is a charming feminine name with a bright, cheerful quality. This contemporary name appears to be a modern variation of Callie, which originated as a diminutive of Caroline or Callista. The…
Calley is a feminine name of English origin, typically considered a diminutive form of Caroline or Calista. The name ultimately derives from Greek elements meaning 'beautiful' or 'most beautiful.'…
Variation of Kaylee, English
"laurel, crown"
With its C spelling, Cayley is softer than its more popular counterpart, Kayley. It's never ranked in the US Top 1000 and at this point probably never will, now that the -aylee, -ayley, and -aylie…
Caylie is a feminine name with a contemporary feel, serving as a modern variant of names like Kaylee, Callie, or Kayla. With Celtic and American influences, the name has grown in popularity since the…
Chanell is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of 'Chanel,' inspired by the famous French fashion house founded by Coco Chanel. The doubled 'l' gives it a distinctive spelling while…
Charlynn is a feminine name that blends the classic name Charlotte with the popular '-lynn' suffix, creating a melodic and distinctive variation. Likely originating as a modern American coinage in…
Chelsi is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant spelling of Chelsea, which originally referred to a district in London derived from Old English words meaning 'chalk landing place.' This…
Cintia is a feminine name derived from Cynthia, which originates from Greek mythology. The name refers to Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos, the birthplace of the goddess Artemis (known as Diana…
Irish
"shapely"
Cliodhna and its simplified form Cliona are both well-used in modern Ireland though they are ancient mythological names. The goddess Cliodhna left the Land of Promise with a mortal but was punished…
English surname
"people of victory; dark, black, coal; black bird"
A surname stye choice that could also work as a nickname, Coley may appeal to those who like Callie, Colby, and Carey, or anyone looking for an interesting way to honor a Nicole or a Nicholas.…
"spear"
Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.
Corra is a feminine name with ancient roots and a timeless quality. It has several possible origins, including as a diminutive of Cornelia in Italian or as a variation of Cora, which comes from the…
English, French, Latin
"waxing or waning moon; increasing, growing, springing forth"
Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Used to describe a curved shape more generally, it is heavily associated with the lunar calendar, with the moon forming…
"heart"
Also spelled Croía, this is an unusual name with a loving meaning that jumped into the limelight when an Irish martial artist Conor McGregor chose it for his daughter born 2019. Virtually unknown…
Greek
"supreme power"
Cyrene was a mythical nymph and huntress who was beloved by the god Apollo. He founded a city named after her in what is now Libya and made her the queen. Derived from Greek and pronounced with three…
