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Swayzie is a contemporary feminine name that gained recognition primarily through pop culture associations, most notably with actor Patrick Swayze. As a given name, it represents the modern trend of…
Norse
"little mother"
A Norse goddess who was one of the nine mothers of Heimdall. Atli, the masculine form, is related to the popular Hungarian name Attila.
Latin, meaning unknown
An ancient Roman name, lost to time.
Léna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French usage, it often serves as a shortened form of Helena or Magdalena, carrying the accent mark to indicate pronunciation. The name also…
Brystol is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creative spelling of Bristol, the name of the well-known city in southwestern England. The city name itself derives from Old English 'brycg'…
Brenlee is a modern feminine name that represents a creative combination of elements from names like Brenda, Bren, or Brennan with the popular suffix 'lee' (meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'). This…
Velia is a feminine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Velian Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome. It may also relate to the Latin 'velare' meaning 'to veil' or 'to cover.' In some…
Bosnian variation of Ayla, Turkish
"halo, moonlight"
English
"king's town"
The capital of Jamaica is also a popular name for American baby boys, but child actress Kingston Foster is a notable female bearer.
Persian
"good listener"
A pretty, striking Persian name with an excellent meaning.
Irish
"grey lady"
An old Irish saint’s name and the name of a lovelorn poetess in Irish folk legend. Liadain and Líadan are other variations.
Invented name
Character name from the Grim Dawn video game franchise. Darlet debuted on the charts in 2021 when it was given to 6 baby girls.
Japanese
"hope blossom"
Common botanical choice in Japan.
Spanish
"Greece"
An elegant country name that evokes the climate and culture of Greece. Grecia is a Top 200 name in Mexico, but in the US it's poised just under the Top 1000, without any significant rises or falls in…
Native American, Comanche
"fragrant"
Model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse has Hän Gwich’in and Oglala Lakota ancestry, but her name originally comes from the Comanche Nation. In Comanche, kwana means "odor" or "smell". A famous male…
Variation of Ziola or Zoila, Greek
"life"
A modern invented name, possibly a variation on Ziola, which comes from Greek Zoilos meaning "lively". It appears in several songs by the band Jane's Addiction, inspired by the adopted name of a…
Ruie is an uncommon feminine name with unclear origins, possibly functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the sound 'ru' or as a variant of Rue (from the English word for the bitter herb…
Amines is an uncommon feminine name with scientific origins. The term "amines" refers to compounds in organic chemistry derived from ammonia, giving the name a unique intellectual connection. As a…
Arabic
"Heaven"
Iram of the Pillars is a lost city mentioned in the Quran — it's been adapted as a baby name among Muslim families.
Rydia of Mist is a sprite-like character in the Final Fantasy video game series. Fans of the game may consider it for their daughters as a rarer alternative to Lydia. Rydia first appeared on the…
