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Arabic
"breeze or open"
Fiza is an Arabic and Muslim name with a variety of reported meanings. A handful of baby girls received this rare name in the US last year.
Norse, Icelandic
"goddess Freya, lady + priestess"
Also spelled as Freydís, this Norse and Icelandic name appears in Norse mythology, borne by Viking warrior and half-sister of Lief Erikson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir. While Freda and Freya are far more…
Gabbi is a charming feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Gabriella or Gabrielle, which derive from the Hebrew name Gabriel meaning 'God is my strength.' This shorter, more casual variant…
Geanna is a melodic feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Gianna, the Italian feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' This alternative spelling gives the name a…
Hebrew
"grapevine"
Genie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of names like Eugenia, Eugenie, or Imogene, though it's now often used independently. The name inevitably evokes connections to…
Geonna is a modern feminine name that likely emerged as a creative variation of names like Gianna, Geanna, or Joanna. It combines elements that suggest 'God is gracious' from its possible Hebrew and…
Feminine variation of Germain, French
"from Germany"
Linked to the early days of feminism via Germaine Greer, this saint's name feels neither French nor German enough -- which just might make it the perfect blend of the two cultures. All forms of…
Goldi is a feminine name with warm, bright associations derived from the English word 'gold.' Often used as a diminutive form of Goldie or Golda, it carries affectionate, endearing qualities. The…
Greek mythology name
"dweller in the sea"
Halie is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, most of them sea nymphs. The most prominent mythological Halie was the mother of Rhodos, who gave her name to the island Rhodes, and six sons…
Hareem is a feminine name with Arabic origins, carrying significant cultural meaning. The word 'hareem' or 'harem' traditionally refers to the separate part of a Muslim household reserved for wives,…
Hildi is a feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins, functioning as a diminutive of Hilda or Hildegard. These parent names derive from the Old Germanic element 'hild' meaning 'battle' or…
Japanese
"fine weather; harmony"
English
"hollow valley"
Literary hero Holden Caulfield of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye is now inspiring the names of baby girls. His sister Phoebe’s name would be the more conventional pick, but if girls are being…
Holleigh is a feminine variant of Holly, with a creative spelling that gives it a distinctive flair. Derived from the Old English word for the holly tree, which has long been associated with…
Welsh
"lord"
Usually seen as a masculine name (deriving from both Welsh and Arabic), in its feminine usage it is from the Welsh alone. Idris has been used as a feminine name twice in popular culture: first by…
Norwegian variation of Iðunn, Old Norse
"ever young, love again"
A Scandinavian up-and-comer taken directly from Norse mythology. Iðunn was the goddess of apples, fertility, and youth. Idun is another common spelling.
"sociability"
Inas is one of those simple but rare names that's worth a look, whether you're trying to bridge Arabic and English cultures or are looking for a meaningful, unusual choice. No baby girls were named…
English word name
"relating to Ireland"
As Ireland becomes fashionable as a place name, bouncing on and off of the US girls charts thanks to Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin choosing it for their daughter, some parents may start to consider…
Ivett is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Yvette, which originated as the feminine form of the French name Yves, derived from the Germanic element 'iv' meaning 'yew tree.' The yew…
