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Vonnie is primarily a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of names containing the element "von" or as a nickname for names like Yvonne, Veronica, or Siobhan. With Irish and American…
Vyolet is an alternative spelling of Violet, a feminine name derived from the Latin 'viola,' referring to the purple flower and color. This unique spelling variant maintains the pronunciation of the…
English word name
In 2014, fifteen newborns were named Whisper, all of them girls. We can see the attraction of the name but if you are in Australia be warned - Whisper is a well-known brand of sanitary products, so a…
Greek, Bulgarian
"God is Gracious"
This concise but playful diminutive name comes from Yianna, Gianna, Johana, Janka and similar, which are all international feminine forms of classic John. In the US, it is a gender-neutral name,…
Yiyi is a feminine name with several possible origins. In Chinese, it could be derived from various characters with meanings like 'happy,' 'joyful,' 'suitable,' or 'ceremonial,' depending on the…
Yudith is a feminine name that represents a variation of Judith, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' This distinctive spelling incorporates the 'Y' beginning common in…
Hebrew variation of Jubal, Latin
"stream"
Although it's a variation of the masculine name Jubal, modern Israelis have taken to using Yuval for girls as well.
Zaidee is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, most likely derived from the Arabic name Zaida meaning 'growth' or 'prosperity.' It may also be a variant spelling of Sadie, which originated…
Arabic place name
Zamzam has to be the ultimate impact name. Despite all those Zs, Zamzam, is not a trendy modern invention by some rock star; in fact Zamzam derives from the Well of Zamzam, which is the holiest place…
Zeeva is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the name Ziva or Zivah, meaning 'radiance,' 'light,' or 'brightness.' The alternative spelling with double 'e' gives the name a distinctive,…
African place-name
Zeila, the name of a port town in Somalia, has cultural resonance and an appealing sound.
Zelene is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from Selene, the ancient Greek goddess of the moon. The 'Z' variation gives this classical name a contemporary edge while maintaining its…
German word name from Slavic
"zeppelin; flail"
This spelling variation of Zeppelin — such as rock star Led Zeppelin, or the type of German airship —has a more feminine feel. The zippy Z initial and the rock and roll association make this one a…
Hebrew
"to arise; dawn"
This Old Testament name, borne by a son of Judah and the twin of Perez, was once considered a masculine name, however, in recent years it has also been used for girls, likely inspired by its…
"light, brilliance"
A Top 100 name in Israel, where it is overwhelmingly feminine. Zohar is currently used equally between girls and boys in the US but is rising far more quickly for boys.
Literary name or variation of Zoe, Greek
"life"
Readers who remember J. D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey have probably forgotten that the character was male (nee Zachary). Nowadays the somewhat loopy spin on Zoe is associated with actress Zooey…
Slavic
"star"
Zorya is the name of the two star goddess in Slavic mythology, Zorya Utrennyaya and Zorya Vechernyaya, referring to the morning and evening stars, respectively. It's used as a name in Russia and…
Turkish, Chechen
"possessing the moon"
A rare and sparky Z-starting option with a pretty lunar meaning.
Aayah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'sign,' 'miracle,' or 'evidence.' It refers to the verses of the Quran and carries spiritual significance in Islamic tradition as each verse is…
Abriel is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a feminine variant of Gabriel, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength,' or a creative blend of names like…
