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Jaisa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Jessa or Jaisa could be derived from Sanskrit origins meaning 'glory' or 'success.' Alternatively, it might be a modern…
Kharlie is a feminine name representing a modern, distinctive spelling variation of Charlie or Charley. This particular orthography adds a unique touch to a name that has gained significant…
Laelah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, considered a variant spelling of Layla or Leila, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' This melodious name combines the traditional Layla with an added 'h'…
Modern literary name
A character in Ursula K. Le Guin's novel City of Illusions with a name that could have wider appeal than just sci-fi readers.
Place name; modern literary name
An ethereal name with elements of Irene and Miriam, Irian is a woman/dragon character in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea novels, and a historic name for the island of New Guinea, now with colonial…
English variation of Hadewidis, German
"wide battle"
Hawise is a medieval name that started with Hadewidis. In France, Hadewidis evolved into Haueis, which then became Hawise when the Normans brought the name to England. Hawise and Hawis were also…
Short form of Cosette or Cosima; Variation of Cozy; English word name
Cosy is a, well, cozy name, whose only downside is people forever making that dumb joke. Cosy can be short for Cosima or Cosette but can certainly stand on its own as a word name. Another plus:…
Choctaw, Native American
"deer"
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Traditional Choctaw name, but close to the word "silly." The similar name Sillin sidesteps this.
Name used for girls in the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
"to split"
A feminine name in Choctaw culture.
"sound of hitting a rock"
In Choctaw culture, babies were often named for animals or circumstances around the time of their birth.
A pretty and wearable option with traditional Choctaw roots.
In the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma, Tassa was a traditional female name.
A rare name that rose briefly in the trail of Donna. Tonna has Choctaw roots.
"believes"
A cute, upbeat name with a covetable meaning.
This name was historically given to Choctaw men.
Galician
"well born"
Galician form of Eugenia, in the Top 20 in Galicia and Top 200 in Spain.
