By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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African, Ethiopian
"mountain goat"
Nyala is a secret nature name with a fashionable animal meaning. Nyala might be an appropriate name for a baby girl born under the sign of Capricorn, which is symbolized by the goat, or in the…
Sanskrit
"lotus"
A name rich in Hindu tradition as the alternate name for the Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of beauty and charm; currently borne, appropriately, by model-actress-writer Padma Lakshmi.
Paetyn is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Peyton or Payton. Originally an English surname derived from place names meaning "Pæga's settlement" or "village of…
Parris is a feminine name that originated as a surname and place name before transitioning to personal use. Derived from the Greek 'Παρίσι' for the city of Paris, it carries cosmopolitan associations…
Paysley is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Paisley, which originated as a Scottish place name and pattern. This alternative spelling maintains the same appealing sound…
Pearla is a feminine name derived from 'pearl,' the precious gem formed within oysters. This variation adds a softened, more feminine ending to the direct gem name. While Pearl gained popularity…
Pheonix is an alternative spelling of Phoenix, a feminine name derived from Greek mythology referring to the legendary bird that cyclically regenerates, rising from its own ashes. This variant…
Greek
"green bough"
Phyllis has been used by classical poets for the idealized pastoral maiden. A Greek mythological name of a woman who was turned into an almond tree, Phyllis was in the Top 100 from 1916 to 1958,…
Presli is a feminine name that represents a modern, phonetic spelling variation of Presley, which originated as an English surname meaning "priest's meadow." This contemporary spelling emerged in the…
Variation of Princess, word name
"princess"
Raiven is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern, stylized variation of 'Raven.' While maintaining the imagery of the intelligent black bird, the altered spelling gives the name a…
Arabic
"garden, meadow"
Often seen as a part of Arabic place names, such as Rawda Island in Cairo and Al-Rawda Square in Damascus.
Rayzel is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, often considered a variation of Rose or Rachel. In Yiddish tradition, it means 'rose' and carries connotations of beauty and grace. The name has…
English word name
"feel or show great delight"
A positive, festive English word name with potential. Rejoice Chuol is a South Sudanese fashion model.
Retta is a feminine name with multiple origins. Most commonly, it serves as a diminutive of names ending in "-retta" such as Henrietta, Loretta, or Margaretta. The name has Italian roots as well,…
Turkish variation of Rayan, Arabic
"land that is lush and rich in water"
English
"ridge farm"
Rigby is a rather stiff British surname, which might call to mind the Beatles "Eleanor Rigby" or, from the recent past, Cathy Rigby, the first American woman to win a medal in World Gymnastics…
German
"small brook"
Rilla dropped out of the US Top 1000 in 1915, but it's starting to feel like an intriguing possibility again in this age of short, sweet, a-ending names for girls. It is traditionally a short form…
Rivvy is a modern feminine name with a contemporary feel, likely derived as a diminutive form of names like River, Rivera, or possibly Rivka. The playful '-y' ending gives it a friendly, informal…
Rivy is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names like Rivera or Rivka (the Hebrew form of Rebecca), or possibly derived from the Latin word "rivus" meaning…
