By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arrie is a feminine name that may function as a diminutive of names beginning with 'Ar-' such as Arabella, Arianna, or Artemis. It also exists as a variant of Ari, which has Hebrew origins meaning…
Ashla is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Ashley, which derives from Old English elements meaning 'ash tree meadow,' or it could be related to the Hebrew name…
Variation of Aislinn, Irish
"dream"
Ashlen is a feminine name with modern appeal that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. It's a contemporary variation of Ashley or Ashlyn, blending elements of these popular…
Arabic
"protect"
Assia is a Muslim name, best known in the Western world via tragic poet Assia Wevill, who was married to British poet Ted Hughes after Sylvia Plath and also committed suicide. Assia is a Top 100 name…
Astria is an elegant feminine name that evokes celestial imagery. It likely derives from the Greek word 'astron' meaning 'star,' connecting it to similar names like Astrid or Astra. The name carries…
Austynn is a feminine name that represents a modern, alternative spelling of the name Austin. While Austin originated as an English surname derived from the Latin name Augustine (meaning 'majestic'…
Variation of Avis, Latin
"bird"
Avianna is the most popular "avian" name, sitting in the US Top 500 names. But the French-esque version Avianne is significantly less so: it was given to 7 girls in 2021, and fewer than 5 in 2022,…
Japanese
"beautiful color"
Turkish
"moon"
Ayliz is a sweet but sharp Turkish name, likely created as an elaboration of the element ay meaning "moon". It may appeal as an alternative to popular Ayla.
Ayna is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'mirror' or 'clear as a mirror,' while in Turkic languages it can represent beauty and clarity. The name also appears in…
Iranian
"fire"
Simple yet unusual (to non-Iranians) is an excellent combination for a name, which the fiery Azar embodies perfectly.
French diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"stranger"
A less common relic of the Claudette-Paulette-Annette era. Babette's Feast is a 1987 Danish film based on a Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) story about a cook who wins the lottery and prepares an…
Banu is a feminine name with Turkish origins, meaning 'lady' or 'princess'. In Turkish culture, it conveys nobility and refined grace, often used both as a given name and a respectful title following…
English surname
"bent grass clearing"
Beasley is a fashionable yet undiscovered surname name that is particularly well-suited for baby girls. Bea is a possible nickname. Beasley first made the US charts in 2018, when it was given to…
Latin
"beautiful view"
Has a decidedly middle-aged image.
Bessy is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Bessie. With English and Scottish roots, it carries the warm, friendly quality of traditional nicknames while…
"Brock's settlement"
Braxton has been a major hit of the 21st century for boys, and now parents are looking at it with fresh eyes for their daughters.
Braylon as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it originated and is more commonly used as a masculine name. Created as a modern American invention in the late 20th century,…
Spanish
"arms; nature name"
The name of a river that flows through Texas into the Gulf of Mexico is given to a dozen or so baby boys and a handful of girls each year. The name derives from Spanish río de los Brazos de Dios…
Yiddish
"brunette"
Once a traditional Jewish name, Breindel is now unlikely to be revived.
