By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"from the sea"
Marine was trending for a long time in France, but the far right politician Marine (born Marion) LePen has dampened the mood.
Marra is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Italian, it relates to the word for 'bitter' or may derive from place names in southern Italy. It also appears in Celtic traditions…
Marry is an uncommon feminine name that evolved as a variant spelling of Mary, one of history's most enduring female names. While Mary derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' Marry…
Urdu form of Mahvash, Persian
"like the moon"
Derived from the Persian name Mahvash, this celestial Urdu name means "moon-like", howeverm when considered with the symbolism of the moon in Persian culture, this meaning could be elaborated to…
Merris is a feminine name with Celtic and Welsh origins, though it occasionally appears as a surname or masculine name as well. It likely derives from the Welsh name Meredith, meaning 'great lord' or…
Japanese
"prosperous"
One of the better-known Japanese names.
Miran is a multicultural feminine name with roots in several languages. In Korean, it means 'beautiful orchid,' symbolizing elegance and grace. In Slavic languages, particularly Slovenian, it derives…
Morgen is a feminine name with Germanic and Welsh origins. In Germanic tradition, it means 'morning' or 'dawn,' symbolizing new beginnings and brightness. In Welsh mythology, Morgen is connected to…
Hebrew
"sweetness, grace, beauty"
Interesting Old Testament name that embraces many traditional female attributes; also name of a place in the Jordan Valley. In the Bible, a daughter of King Ammon and wife of Solomon.
Naami is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'na'im' meaning 'pleasant' or 'delightful.' In some contexts, it may be related to the Biblical figure Naomi, whose name carries…
Nadiah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, representing a variant spelling of Nadia. The name derives from the Slavic 'Nadya' or 'Nadezhda,' meaning 'hope,' though in Arabic contexts it takes on…
"mole"
Derived from the Roman family name Naevius, which in turn came from the Latin word naevus , referring to a mole. Like many cognomina, Naevius likely originated as a nickname — in this case, for…
Greek
"water nymph,"
Possibility for a girl born under one of the water signs -- Cancer, Pisces, or Scorpio.
Hawaiian
"fascinating"
A lovely Hawaiian name that was surprisingly only given to a handful of baby girls last year, but that would cross cultures with ease.
French diminutive of Anne
"grace"
There was a time when French names like Annette, Paulette – and Nanette – were chic, but now, we'd have to say "No, no, Nanette".
Armenian
"pomegranate"
Narine has been a top name in Armenia since records began in 2007, though it's even more popular in its diminutive form, Nare, which has taken the top spot on the Armenian charts almost every year…
Turkish
"river"
Turkish cognate of the name River among English-speakers. However, unlike River, Nehir is an exclusively feminine name in Turkey.
Neiva is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Portuguese, it may derive from 'neve' meaning 'snow,' suggesting purity and beauty. It could also have Brazilian origins, possibly…
Neli is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, creating a name that is both simple and internationally versatile. In Bulgarian and Georgian cultures, it serves as a diminutive of Neli or…
English, diminutive of Helen, Eleanor, et al: "bright, shining one"
"bright, shining one"
