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Word name
This gender neutral directional name joins North, Easton, and Westley et al. Split nearly evenly between the sexes, we imagine it would work best if you live in a southern state.
Stacie is a feminine name that gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. It's a diminutive form of Anastasia, which has Greek origins meaning "resurrection."…
English word name
"light from the stars"
A glowing and evocative word name that might be best saved for the middle spot, Starlight was nevertheless given to five girls in 2024.
Greek
"resurrection"
Anastasia is a lovely yet very long name, and Stasia is a fresher, classier short form than Stacy.
Literary name
"little she-bear; peace; good natured, charm"
A literary name with a simple yet alluring sound, Sula may appeal as an alternative to those who like Lula, Lola, Susannah, and Tallulah. The protagonist and titular character of Toni Morrison's 1973…
Sumer is a distinctive feminine name with rich historical connections to one of the world's earliest civilizations. The name directly references Sumer, the ancient civilization that flourished in…
Czech form of Silvia
"from the woods"
Sleek and sharp Sylva is the Czech variation of Silvia. It could equally double up as a word-adjacent name in English, thanks to its similarity to the metal Silver.
Sylvee is a feminine name that represents a modern, stylized variant of Sylvia or Sylvie. The traditional roots trace back to Latin 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'wood,' connecting the name to nature…
Synthia represents an alternative spelling of Cynthia, which derives from Greek mythology as an epithet of Artemis, the goddess of the moon, who was born on Mount Cynthus. This variant spelling…
Invented name
Sypha Belnades is a witch in the Castlevania franchise, which includes video games and a Netflix TV series. Her name debuted on the charts in 2021, during the show's fourth season, when it was given…
Russian, Ukrainian, Greek
"bandage"
Ukrainian-American actress Taissa Farmiga bears this unusual spelling of Taisa, from Taisiya and ultimately the Greek name Thaïs. In the thriller drama TV series, Yellowjackets , Tawny Cypress and…
Tamya appears to be a modern name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Tamia, which could derive from the Arabic name Tamima meaning 'perfect' or 'complete.' Alternatively, it…
Feminine short form of David or short form of Octavia
Tavi has been catapulted into the spotlight by teenage fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson. This cute name, previously not on anyone's scope, could be a way to honor an ancestral David or a short form of…
Portuguese version of Thelma
"will"
Sometimes used in the Hispanic community, along with the male TELMO. Has been associated with Telma Hopkins, singer with Tony Orlando & Dawn and onetime TV sitcom star.
English, diminutive of Theresa
"to harvest"
One of the original cool, sleek gender neutral names , but it's since lost that edge to hits like Leni and Teddy. Today's Teri would probably be Tess or Tessa. Teri peaked in 1960 and was last on the…
Japanese place name
"Eastern capital"
Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, was given as a first name to two dozen girls and a handful of boys in 2022, popularized by a character in the popular Spanish Netflix crime drama La casa de papel /…
Tosha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, it can be a diminutive of names like Antonina or Natasha. It also exists as an independent name in various cultures,…
Trany is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It might be a modern invented name or a diminutive form of names containing the "tran-" element, which relates to "beyond" in Latin. In some…
Spanish
"vineyard"
Occasionally heard in the 1920s and 30s, along with siblings Bina and Mina; Vienna would be a more modern choice.
