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English diminutive of Euphemia, Greek
"pleasant speech"
Effie is the old-fashioned short form for Euphemia. It shares a vintage charm with Hattie and Letty although is much rarer than either. Effie is a character in The Hunger Games and Sisterhood of the…
See JASMINE.
Kelsie is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Kelsey, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'Ceol's island' or 'ship's victory'. This spelling variation…
Arabic
"mercy, grace, compassion"
A warm-sounding Arabic name with a gentle meaning, mentioned frequently in the Quran.
English
"son of David"
A surname style name used more popularly on boys but also given to about 100 baby girls in the US in a recent year. Associated with the American teen drama, Dawson's Creek , this last-name off shoot…
Daylin is a modern unisex name that has gained more popularity as a feminine name in recent decades. It combines the bright, optimistic imagery of 'day' with the popular '-lin' suffix found in names…
Spelling variation of Harlem, Dutch place-name
"home on a forested dune"
Harlym appears to be a modern variant spelling of Harlem, the well-known neighborhood in New York City. The name may be inspired by the cultural significance of Harlem, particularly its associations…
French invented name
"I love"
A modern invented name, taken directly from the French phrase "J'adore", meaning "I love".
Spelling variation of Jenson and Danish surname
"son of Jens"
The number one surname in Denmark could make a sophisticated and stylish girl's name. Jensen Huang is the (male) cofounder of AI giant Nvidia.
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Eleanor, from English, meaning unknown
This streamlined variation of Eleanor is common in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Portugal itself, where it has ranked among the Top 3 baby girl names for over a decade. In…
English tree name
"tree of the genus Tilla"
Though this name of a sturdy tree that can live for centuries was quite popular for boys in the first half of the twentieth century, at this point in time we can see Linden as a fresh-sounding…
Presleigh is a modern feminine name that combines the surname Presley (made famous by Elvis Presley) with the trendy '-leigh' ending. Originally an Old English place name meaning 'priest's meadow' or…
English diminutive of Antonia, Latin
"from Antium"
In the 1940s, Toni began to surpass its progenitor, Antonia, but it peaked in 1960 and has since dropped back below the US Top 1000. American author Toni Morrison is an eminent namesake. She was…
German surname
"iron"
Eisley and sister Isley are drawn from the German surname Eisele, which means iron and was often used as a nickname for a blacksmith. More than 100 baby girls were named Eisley in the US last year,…
Variation of Elliot
As Elliot in all its variations becomes more popular for girls, Elliette and other similar kree8if baby names will rise.
Variation of Haisley, modern invented name
Haisley, but with more pizzazz.
Arabic, "to make calm, to tranquilize".
"to make calm, to tranquilize"
A serene name of Arabic origin that was a fast rising choice in the UK in 2022.
Kenzley is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward blended or created names with the popular '-ley' suffix. It likely combines elements of McKenzie or…
Koda is a unisex name with Native American origins, though it's increasingly used for girls. Most commonly associated with the Dakota and Lakota Sioux languages, Koda means 'friend' or 'ally.' The…
Latin
"lion"
Leonie is a chic French and German form of a name that exists in a range of variations from Leona to Leonia to Leon to Leo to Lionel, all newly fashionable after a couple of generations in style…
