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Lithuanian
"little snow"
The Lithuanian name for Snow White, as well as the word for "snowflake" and the snowdrop flower.
Khori is a feminine name with diverse origins and interpretations. In some contexts, it may derive from Native American languages, carrying meanings connected to 'maiden' or 'daughter.' The name also…
Persian, Armenian, Urdu
"jewel, gemstone"
A cross-cultural and unisex choice, Gohar derives from the Persian word for a gemstone or jewel, adding a sparkling quality to the name. Given predominantly to girls in Armenia and Iran, and to boys…
English
"servant clearing"
Keira Knightley made her first name famous, single-handedly changing the most popular spelling from Kiera to Keira. Now we're moving on to use her last name as baby name inspiration. Knightley is a…
Yachy is an uncommon feminine name with somewhat unclear origins. It may be a variant spelling of Yachi, which could derive from various cultural backgrounds including Japanese, where 'yachi' can…
Macee is a feminine name that emerged as a modern spelling variation of Macy or Macey. These names ultimately derive from several possible origins: a French place name meaning 'weapon,' an English…
Turkish
"love"
The Turkish word for "love" is a Gen X name in its country of origin, but is a fresh option in the US. It debuted on the charts in 2021 thanks to the Turkish soap opera Adı Sevgi ( Its Name's Love ),…
English word name
"a request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship"
A cool spiritual word name à la Psalm.
Prestyn is a modern feminine name with a contemporary, stylish feel. It appears to be a creative respelling of Preston, which originated as an English surname meaning 'priest's town' or 'priest's…
Dakota
"sleepy ones"
American place and tribe name, derived via French from the Dakota word ayúxba "sleepy ones".
Maedell is a feminine name with likely origins as a variant of Mabel or a combination of Mae and the suffix -dell. It has Southern American roots and was most popular in the early 20th century,…
Igbo
"praise, thanks"
A unisex Igbo name with a glorious meaning, perfect for a long-awaited baby.
Renad is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'cloud' or sometimes interpreted as 'serenade' or 'song'. Popular in Middle Eastern countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan, this…
Faiga is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, traditionally used in Jewish communities. The name derives from the Yiddish word for 'bird' or 'little bird,' conveying imagery of freedom, grace, and…
English, invented name
Phonetic spelling of Ariane worn by the Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, who goes by the nickname Arnie.
"rain"
Compound name, Scot plus Lyn, Scottish and Welse
"Scottish lake"
Scotlyn is a smoosh name that sounds almost like Scotland but has more cred as a first name. Moving quickly up the popularity ladder but still hiding beneath the Top 1000, Scotlyn can also be spelled…
"snowy"
Snowy has only ever appeared on the charts twice: in 2013, when it was given to 6 baby girls, and in 2016, when it was used for five. With recent celeb choices such as Stormi and Thunder, could Snowy…
Albanian
"snow"
Nope, not related to Deborah — Debore derives from the Albanian word for "snow."
Variation of Haisley, modern invented name
Haisley, but with more pizzazz.
