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Gunda is a feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It derives from the Old Norse element 'gundr' meaning 'battle' or 'war,' highlighting the warrior traditions in Norse culture. In some…
Greek, Hebrew
"help; fawn"
A rare name, most notably borne by Opha May Johnson, who became the first woman to officially join the United States Marine Corps in 1918, Opha may appeal to those who like the sounds of Aoife, Opal,…
Vicie is a rare feminine name with historical roots in both English and French naming traditions. Likely derived as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'vic-' meaning 'victory' or…
Alwine is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'all' meaning 'complete' or 'whole' and 'wine' meaning 'friend.' It essentially translates to 'friend to all' or 'noble…
Diminutive of Clementine, French
"mild, merciful"
Clemma is a one-hit wonder, appearing on the US popularity list only once, back in the 19th century. This is one case where the diminutive is not cuter than the proper name.
Hazle is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Hazel, derived from the English word for the hazel tree and its light brown color. The hazel tree has long been associated with wisdom…
Pallie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'pal,' such as Pallavi or Paloma, or possibly as a nickname for…
Pairlee is an exceptionally rare feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Pearlie or Pearly, names that gained modest popularity in the southern United States during the late 19th and…
Francies is a feminine variation of the name Francis, which derives from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one.' This uncommon spelling differs from the more traditional Frances…
Garnett is a feminine name that originated as a surname derived from the gemstone garnet, known for its deep red color. While occasionally used for males, it's listed here primarily as a feminine…
Short form of Cressida, Greek
"gold"
Derived from the Shakespearean Cressida, or perhaps from Crescentia or Lucrezia, Cressie is a sweet but unexpected nickname-name, reminiscent of Essie, Josie, Jessie, Cassie, and Lettie. For some,…
Herma is a feminine name with Germanic and Greek origins. In its Germanic form, it's a shortened version of names containing the element 'herm,' meaning 'warrior' or 'soldier,' such as Hermina or…
Lulah is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Lula, which itself could be a diminutive of Louise (meaning "renowned warrior") or Talullah (meaning "leaping…
Elgie is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may serve as a diminutive of names containing the element 'el' such as Eleanor or Elizabeth, or it could derive from the Germanic…
Fleeta is a feminine name with American origins, possibly emerging as a variant of Fleta, which derives from Latin meaning 'swift' or 'fleet.' This rare vintage name saw modest usage in the United…
English
"battle advice"
Part Hilda, part Mildred, but unfortunately not the good parts of either.
Diminutive of Ethel, Elizabeth, Elspeth, or similar
"noble; pledged to God"
Similar to Ettie and Effie, Ethie is usually used as a diminutive of the old-fashioned but cosy Ethel, however, it may also make sense as a nickname for Elizabeth, Elspeth, or even Elswyth. It ranked…
Signa is a feminine name with Norse and Latin influences. From Norse origins, it may relate to 'signa' meaning 'to bless' or be connected to 'sigr' meaning 'victory.' In Latin contexts, Signa means…
Lulla is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. It likely derives from Norse mythology where Lulla was a goddess of rest, or it may be connected to the word 'lullaby,' suggesting a…
Olar is an unusual feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Romanian place names, represent a variation of the Scandinavian male name Olaf (meaning "ancestor's relic"), or…
