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Slovene diminutive of names starting with Da-
Cognate of the Russian Dasha. Daša is often short for names such as Danijela, but is more common as a given name in its own right.
Hebrew
"light"
One step removed from Nora, if you're looking for something similar with stronger cultural ties.
Diminutive of Chester, English place name
"fortress"
Although Chet is the more popular spelling, Chett with a double T somehow feels more complete, in line with Rhett.
Lívia is a feminine name with ancient Roman roots, originating as a feminine form of the Roman family name Livius, which may have derived from a Latin word meaning 'bluish' or 'lead-colored'. The…
Quechua
"stipa obtusa grass"
Waylla is a name from the Quechua language of the Peruvian Andes, as well as the word for the stipa obtusa grass that grows there. It is also a mountain name — Waylla is in the Andes on the border…
Swara is a melodious feminine name of Indian origin that carries beautiful significance. In Sanskrit, "swara" refers to musical notes or sounds, particularly relating to the seven primary notes in…
Catalan place name
A Catalan county name used for both girls and boys in its homeland.
Carlean is a feminine given name that appears to be a modern variation of Carla or Carlene, both feminine forms of Carl. The name Carl has Germanic origins meaning "free man" or "strong man." Carlean…
Diminutive of Theodora, Greek
"gift of god"
Teddy or Teddie is an adorable short form of Theodora or Edwina, made more feminine by the -ie ending. Extremely cutesy for a full name, but feels increasingly wearable in this era of nicknames as…
Japanese
"rainy season"
Tsuyu is the Japanese word for the plum rain, or the East Asian rainy season. It was adopted as a name for a character in the anime series My Hero Academia .
Aniah is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest recognition in recent decades. While its exact origins are unclear, it may have emerged as a modern coinage or a variant of names like…
Murline is a feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Marlene or Merlin. It has a gentle, vintage quality that evokes the mid-20th century when similar-sounding names were more…
"heaven; little by little; dot"
Tenten is not a given Japanese name, but it was used for a character in the Naruto franchise.
Etruscan
"mistress"
In ancient Italy, Turan was the Etruscan goddess of love. She later transformed into a fairy spirit in Italian folklore. The name has a sleek, gender-neutral sound, and has only ever (occasionally)…
English and French surname
"clergyman of a chapel"
Ever Carridine chose this unusual name for her daughter, born in 2010. Chaplin has hovered in use around five baby boys each year — it's never made the charts for girls.
Vertis is a rare feminine name with Latin origins, potentially derived from 'vertere' meaning 'to turn' or 'to change.' The name may also connect to 'vertex,' suggesting 'highest point' or 'summit.'…
Zyanya is a beautiful feminine name with Nahuatl (Aztec) origins, meaning 'forever' or 'always'. This indigenous Mexican name carries deep cultural significance, representing eternity and perpetual…
Arvie is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a diminutive form of Arvilla or Arvilla, names with Latin roots meaning 'eagerly desired.' Alternatively, it could…
Sanskrit
"energy, strength"
French and Hungarian variation of Noemi, Italian
"pleasantness"
