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Romani, meaning unknown
This energetically-spelled name may come from Crizantema, the Romani form of Chrysanthemum... or straight from the name Chrysanthe.
English invented name
"little bomb"
An explosive name brought to public attention by Olympic skateboarder Bombette Martin. Her name was inspired by her dad's boxing nickname, Bomber.
Keyra is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Keira (Irish, meaning 'dark-haired') or Kyra (Persian, meaning 'sun' or 'throne'). Some see it as…
Loïs is a feminine name with ancient origins, derived from Greek meaning 'better' or 'more desirable.' It appears in the New Testament as the grandmother of Timothy, giving it biblical significance.…
Leyah represents a modern spelling variation of the traditional Hebrew name Leah, which means "weary" or "wild cow" in its ancient origins, though some interpretations suggest "delicate" or…
Japanese
"butterfly"
Repetitive Japanese name with a flittering meaning.
Zury is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Hebrew, where it could be related to 'Tzuri' meaning 'my rock' or 'my strength.' Alternatively, it could be…
Maelee is a modern feminine name that combines the popular Mae (or May) with the trendy -lee suffix. While relatively new to the naming landscape, it carries the charm of traditional names like…
Feminine form of Luca
A fun respelling of Luca. New Zealand canoeist Luuka Jones was named after Audrey Hepburn's son, Luca Dotti. Her mother changed the spelling to make it feel more feminine.
Icelandic
"snow goddess"
Manca is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Slovenia and some parts of Italy (especially northern regions). In Slovenian, the name is derived from the word for 'lesser' or…
Xaria is a feminine name with modern origins, possibly created as a variant of names like Zaria (meaning "sunrise" in Arabic) or as a unique spelling of similar-sounding names. The distinctive 'X'…
Tyanna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Tianna, which could be a feminine form of Tian (meaning "heaven" in Chinese) or a variation of Diana (the Roman…
Maddyn is a contemporary feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Madeline or Madison, with the trendy '-yn' ending that has become popular in recent decades. This creative spelling gives…
Joseph as a feminine name represents an unusual gender crossover of a traditionally masculine name with deep biblical roots. The original Joseph derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'he will…
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Traditional Choctaw name, but close to the word "silly." The similar name Sillin sidesteps this.
Irish and Manx
"the son of Giolla Dhomhnaigh"
The Gaelic name Giolla Dhomhnagh ("servant of Donagh") turned into the patronymic Mac Giolla Dhomhnagh, which was whispered down the alley until it became MacGillowney, and eventually Looney.…
Yoruba
"God cares for me"
Short for Olukemi or a rare name in its own right, this Yoruba name has a beautiful meaning. A notable bearer is British MP Olukemi (Kemi) Badenoch.
Hawaiian, Tongan, and Samoan
"song"
Some sources say Mele is a South Sea Islander form of Mary, but it's also a name in its own right meaning song.
Georgian
"of Nineveh"
Georgian feminine form of Ninos, which may come from the name of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh. Saint Nino introduced Christianity to Georgia in the 4th century.
