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Aylaa is a feminine name with roots in various cultures. It may be a variant of Ayla, which has Turkish origins meaning 'moonlight' or 'halo around the moon.' In Hebrew, Ayla means 'oak tree,'…
Yiddish, variant of BATYA
"foreign woman"
Basha bears a family resemblance to other newly popular Slavic names Sasha and Mischa, all of them hearty, warm and welcoming.
Binah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'understanding' or 'wisdom.' It comes from Hebrew philosophy and Kabbalah, where Binah represents the third sephirah on the Tree of Life, symbolizing…
American invented name, variation of Brinley, English
"burnt meadow"
Along with Brenley, a rising surname-style name for girls.
Irish
"strength or exalted one"
Brighid is the original Gaelic form of the name of the mythological goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom. More commonly found these days in any number of different guises: Bridget, Brigid, Brigitte et…
Brinda is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Indian traditions, particularly in Hindu culture, Brinda means 'tulsi plant' (holy basil) and carries associations with devotion and…
English
"from Brinsley"
The 'ley' ending makes this British surname name ripe for consideration as a feminine girls' name. Brinsley joins such sisters as Kinsley and Tinsley.
English word name
"relating to Great Britain"
An adjective name that probably won't be used for a baby born in the UK. Short-form Brit is reminiscent of the late 20th-century favorite, Brittany.
Britny is a feminine name that represents a simplified spelling variation of Brittany, which originally referred to a region in northwestern France. This streamlined version emerged during the trend…
Bryndle is a rare feminine name with a rustic, nature-inspired quality. It appears to be a modern invention possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Brynn, Brynja, and Brenda, combined with…
Variant of Brinley and Brynley
Greek
"to sprout, to swell"
Bryony is an unusually strong plant name --the bryony is a wild climbing vine with green flowers --that caught on in the U.K. before sprouting here. The name of the young character in the Ian McEwan…
Caelie is a feminine name with Gaelic roots, often considered a variant spelling of Kaylee or Ceili. In its Irish origins, it relates to "céilí," meaning a traditional Irish social gathering or…
Camie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Camilla, Cameron, or Camila. It carries a sweet, friendly quality with its soft sound and -ie ending, which is…
Diminutive of Carmen or Carmella, Hebrew, Spanish, and Italian
"garden"
A short and sweet diminutive that has the fashionable -i ending.
Carmin is a delicate feminine name derived from the word 'carmine,' referring to a vibrant crimson or red color originally made from crushed cochineal insects. With Latin roots connecting to…
Carmine as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it's traditionally more common as a masculine name in Italian culture. Derived from the Latin 'carminium' referring to a…
Casie is a feminine name typically considered a variant spelling of Casey or Kasey. With Irish and Gaelic origins, the underlying name derives from "cathásach," meaning "vigilant" or "watchful." This…
Catie is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Catherine or Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning "pure." This cheerful, approachable nickname has…
Caylen is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant spelling of Cailin, derived from the Irish Gaelic term for 'girl' or 'maiden.' Alternatively, it might be…
