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Cornish, Breton
"white, blessed"
Quirky but tough, Gwenna is a name of both Cornish and Breton origin that might work as a long form for Gwen for those unsure of Gwendolen, but fans of Tessa and Willa.
Hada is a concise feminine name with several possible origins. In Hebrew contexts, it may be related to 'Hadassah' (the birth name of Queen Esther), meaning 'myrtle tree.' In Spanish, 'hada' means…
word name
Hallow is a word meaning sacred or holy. As the root word for Halloween (orginally All Hallows' Eve), this name might be an evocative choice for a baby born on or near October 31st. It could work…
Hindi; Greek
"to seize; joy"
In Hindi, Hara is one of the 1,008 names for the god Siva and, to English speakers, a possible feminine spin on Harry. In Greek the name is pronounced with emphasis on the last syllable, where it has…
Hassie is a vintage feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Hasselene or as a nickname for names beginning with 'Has-'. It also appeared as a pet form of Hester or Esther in some…
English, Dutch, German
"gray, black; hare"
An androgynous alternative to Hazel, Hayes, and Hayden, Hazen is predominantly used for boys at the moment, though it has been given to a handful of girls since the 2000s. Hazen is a variation of the…
Diminutive of Hedwig
Linked to one of the great screen beauties, but has never appealed much to Americans.
Hikma is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'wisdom' or 'knowledge.' It derives from the Arabic word 'hikmah,' which represents a profound understanding, insight, and intelligence. The name…
Variation of Yara, Arabic, Tupi
"small butterfly; lady of the water"
Iara rhymes with Yara, an Arabic name of which it can be a variation. More commonly it's associated with Iara of Brazilian myth — a water nymph, sometimes mermaid, of Tupi and Guaraní legend. In the…
Greek or Welsh
"violet; beautiful lady"
Isla is hot, Iona is cool – maybe it's time Iola got a second look? Last heard from on Carol Burnett's Mama's Family show, Iola feels like just the sort of uncommon, vowel-rich, vintage name that…
Jadah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may be derived from the Arabic 'jada' meaning 'goodness' or 'generosity,' or it could be a variation of Jade, which comes from the precious…
Jaelah is a feminine name with possible Hebrew origins, likely a modern elaboration of Jael, who appears in the Bible as a heroine who helped the Israelites by killing an enemy general. The original…
Jamey is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of James, though it's also used as a unisex name. When used for girls, it represents a trend of traditionally masculine names being…
Modern invented name
Jamyah is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Jamila (Arabic for 'beautiful') or Jamiya. The name in the late 20th or early 21st century as part of the…
Janett is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Janet, which itself is a diminutive form of Jane. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Janett…
Jeri is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Geraldine or Jeraldine, though it has long since established itself as an independent given name. It ultimately derives from Germanic…
Joelene is a feminine name that evolved as a variant of Jolene, which itself developed as a feminine form of Joel or as an elaboration of Jo. The name Joel comes from Hebrew, meaning 'Yahweh is God.'…
Hebrew
"autumn rain"
Unique possibility for a girl born between September and November.
Sanskrit
"jasmine"
Common Sanskrit name for baby girls.
Kadynce is a modern feminine name that represents a creative respelling of Cadence, derived from the Latin 'cadentia' meaning 'rhythm, flow, or falling.' This contemporary variation gained traction…
