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Diminutive of Eulalia
Eula is a slightly sweeter and more compact version of Eulalia. Currently, neither name is given to more than a handful of girls each year. Eula was fairly popular in the US during the early…
Evin is a feminine name with Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic name 'Aoibhinn' meaning 'pleasant' or 'beautiful form.' It can also be considered a variant of Evan, which has Welsh roots meaning…
Evvy is a charming feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of names like Evelyn, Eve, or Evanthia. This sweet, compact name has an inherently playful quality with its bouncy sound and…
Russian from Greek
"shining"
This appealing Russian/Nordic name has been used a handful of times since Eowyn Ivey's novel The Snow Child was published in 2012. There, Faina is a mysterious girl who loves the cold Alaskan woods.
English
"faithful"
Faith is a classic virtue name, but Faithful is more modern, having only been in the charts since 2003, and somehow more word-like.
Fayza is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'successful,' 'victorious,' or 'triumphant.' It comes from the root word 'fauz' which relates to achievement and winning. Popular in Middle Eastern…
Feigy is a feminine name of Yiddish origin, commonly used in Jewish communities. It derives from the Yiddish word "feygl" meaning "bird," symbolizing freedom and grace. Traditionally popular among…
Italian
"split"
Haute couture baby names are on the rise — particularly Dior, Armani, and Kenzo. Fendi is among them but is still exceedingly rare, with only 8 baby girls given the name in 2024. Borrowed from the…
Ferrah is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections. It has Arabic origins where it means 'joy' or 'happiness,' similar to the more common spelling Farah. The name also has Persian…
Florance is a variant spelling of Florence, a feminine name with Latin origins meaning 'flourishing' or 'prosperous.' This alternative spelling maintains the elegant sound of the original while…
Freeda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the Old German element 'frid' meaning 'peace.' It's closely related to names like Frida, Frieda, and Elfrieda. The name gained modest…
"keeper of the garden"
One of the best of this fashionable occupational group, strong and particularly well suited to a girl, also with alluring connection to glamour girl Ava Gardner.
Armenian variation of Gaiana, Greek
"earth mother; rejoicing"
The Armenian form of Gaiana, a derivative of Gaia. Gayane is a Top 50 name for baby girls in Armenia.
Genae is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Gina or Jenna, both ultimately derived from names meaning "well-born" or "noble." Alternatively, it could connect to…
Nature name, French
"ice"
Nature names are often associated with Spring and Summer, but Glacier is ideal for a winter baby.
Grethel is a feminine name variation of Gretel, which is itself a German diminutive of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." Grethel gained…
Israeli place name or Hebrew
"fruit or glory"
Also a city near Tel Aviv, Hadar is a name found primarily in Israel. There is also a citrus fruit associated with the holiday of Sukkat the Torah calls the "hadar fruit".
Hadya is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'gift' or 'guide.' This beautiful name carries spiritual significance in Islamic tradition, where it can refer to a gift from God or guidance…
Hebrew
"flight, forsaken"
Hagar is an Old Testament name with an unfortunate association with comic strip character "Hagar the Horrible."
Haileigh is a contemporary spelling variation of Hailey, which originated as an English surname derived from 'hay' and 'leah,' meaning 'hay clearing' or 'hay meadow.' This elaborated spelling emerged…
