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Welsh
"beloved friend"
A diminutive of the (male) name Dafydd, the Welsh form of David. In the US, it's strongly associated with the candy.
Pavli is an unusual feminine name with likely Eastern European or Slavic origins. It appears to be a feminine variant of Pavel or Paul, ultimately derived from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or…
Leezel is an uncommon feminine name that likely represents a modern variant spelling of Liesel or Liesl, which are German diminutive forms of Elisabeth. The name Elisabeth itself derives from Hebrew…
Paxten is a contemporary feminine name with a modern, gender-neutral quality. It appears to be a variation of Paxton, which originated as an English surname meaning 'peace town' or 'Pæcc's…
Davene is a feminine name that likely developed as a feminine form of David or as a variant of Davina. The name has Hebrew roots, connecting to the meaning 'beloved' from the original David. Emerging…
Pazya is an uncommon feminine name with possible Hebrew origins, where it may be connected to the word "paz" meaning "gold" or "peace." The suffix "-ya" is often found in Hebrew names and can…
Leesel is an uncommon feminine name with possible Germanic origins. It likely developed as a variant or diminutive form of Elizabeth or Liesel (itself a German diminutive of Elizabeth). The name…
Pazit is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'golden' or 'fine gold.' It emerged in Israel during the mid-20th century as part of a movement to create modern Hebrew names with biblical resonances. The…
Liezel is a feminine name with Dutch and Afrikaans origins, serving as a diminutive form of Elizabeth. The name has particular popularity in South Africa and among Dutch-speaking communities. Liezel…
Hebrew
"the gold of Jehovah"
Often heard in Israel, spelled with or without the final h.
Datiah is an uncommon feminine name with potential Hebrew origins, though its exact etymology is somewhat obscure. It may be related to Hebrew names containing the element 'dat' meaning 'law' or…
Perlie is a feminine name with vintage charm, likely originating as a diminutive of Pearl. Pearl names derive from the precious gemstone and have been used since medieval times, symbolizing purity…
Caylene is a melodic feminine name with likely modern American origins. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Cailin (Irish for 'girl') or possibly a blend of the popular 'Cay' prefix…
Pearleen is an uncommon feminine name that emerged as an elaboration of Pearl, which itself comes from the precious gem. This embellished variant adds the diminutive suffix '-een' to create a more…
Aprill is an uncommon feminine name that represents a creative variation of the month name April. The traditional name April comes from the Latin 'aperire' meaning 'to open,' reflecting the season…
Perley is a feminine name with English origins, though it began as a surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'pear clearing' or 'pear meadow.' It transitioned to use as a given name in the…
English
"dweller at the old cottage"
Intriguing alternative that goes beyond Louisa and May, for Little Women fans.
Aftan is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly representing a variant spelling of 'Afton,' which derives from the name of a river in Scotland celebrated in Robert Burns' poem…
Greek
"scales, balance"
Appropriate for a girl born between late September and late October, Libra suggests both balance and freedom.
Datia is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Sanskrit roots where it connects to generosity or giving, or potentially relate to the historic city of Datia in India. In…
