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Yiddish
"bird"
Faigel is a secret nature name deriving from the Yiddish word for "bird". Variants include Faiga and Faige.
Aidel is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, traditional in Jewish communities. The name derives from the Yiddish word meaning 'noble,' 'refined,' or 'gentle.' Historically, it was often given to…
Variation of Breccan; Irish
"freckled, speckled"
The Irish Brecken is traditionally masculine, but has potential to cross over to the girls' side as Riley, Kennedy, Reagan, and many others have before.
Japanese
"iris"
Sweet and gentle botanical choice.
Greek
"cinnamon"
Cassiane, also spelled Kassiani or Kasiani, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Cassiane, traditionally sung on Tuesday of Easter Week in…
Latin
A rarely heard ancient Latin names for girls that has a not-so-appealing brand name feel. Try Alba instead.
Irish
"little deer"
Sweet Irish saint's name related to the rising star Fiadh.
Portuguese variation of Naomi, Hebrew
"pleasantness"
A classic reimagined. Noemia is a very feminine elaboration of Naomi, also spelled Noémia in Portugal and Noêmia in Brazil.
French diminutive of Adelaide
"noble, nobility"
The French spelling of Adele, and currently very popular in France.
Variation of Gera, Slovene
"strength of a spear"
The alternate spelling of Gera that led to Jerca, which currently ranks in the Slovene Top 100.
Lele is a charming feminine name with multicultural origins. In Chinese, it means "joy" or "happiness," while in Hawaiian, it can refer to a flying fish or represent a gentle waterfall sound. The…
Mapuche
"to snow"
Jailyne is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly derived from combining elements of names like Jailyn, Jaylin, or Jaylene with creative spelling. The name has a…
Scandinavian
"Olaf's son"
Once associated very closely with the famous twins, Ashley and Mary-Kate, Olsen may now feel like an alternative to Emerson, Madison, and Olivia. Derived from Scandinavian roots, it means "son of…
Maijii is a feminine name with possible Japanese origins, though it may also be a modern invented name. In Japanese contexts, it might relate to the word "mai" meaning "dance" or "brightness," while…
Katrín is a feminine name of Scandinavian and Icelandic origin. It is a variant of Katherine, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning 'pure.' In Iceland, Katrín is quite…
English, Irish, Scottish, Icelandic, Literature
"bright sea or jewel-garlanded maiden"
Miriel is an English and Icelandic variant of Muriel, which in turn derives from Irish Muirgel or Scottish Muireall. It is also a literary name from Tolkien's legendarium, where it is spelled Míriel…
Latvian
"frost"
Derived from the Latvian word for frost.
Rahaf is a feminine name of Arabic origin that carries the beautiful meaning of 'gentleness,' 'kindness,' or 'comfort.' The name evokes qualities of compassion and tenderness. It has been used…
Variation of Turid, Norwegian
"Thor is beautiful"
This little-known Norwegian gem is a spelling variation of Turid — a popular name in 1940s Norway. With other Scandinavian choices such as Lumi and Juni heating up in the US, Turi could be an…
