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Variation of Sutton, English
"from the southern homestead"
A respelling of the trending surname and place name Sutton, with cool Y from the likes of Emersyn and Wynter. Appearing in the US stats back in 2012, a recent year saw it given to 64 girls. In…
English from Dutch
"burnt wine"
The alcohol-laced member of the Randy-Candy-Mandy sorority of 1970s to 80s nickname names; now pretty much on the wagon.
Cambri is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary naming trends favoring distinctive sounds and spellings. It may be a creative variation of Cambria (the Latin name for Wales) or a…
Diminutive of Constance, English
"steadfastness"
Connie is a sweet and charming vintage nickname, which ranks in the top 200 in the UK and has a vintage charm that makes it ready for a comeback in the US as well.
Danni is a versatile name used primarily for girls but occasionally for boys as well. It originated as a diminutive of longer names like Danielle (feminine) or Daniel (masculine), derived from the…
Swedish variation of Ellen
The Elin variation makes an old favorite sleeker and more modern. Elin came to prominence via the ex-Mrs.Tiger Woods and is now perhaps best known via novelist Elin Hildebrand.. It entered the US Top…
Variation of Finley, Irish and Scottish
"fair-haired hero"
Finley is an attractive surname-name given to near-equal numbers of baby girls and boys in the US last year -- close to 1200 of each. Finlee was used for fewer than 100 babies and given to nearly…
American compound name, Jazz + Lynn
Jaslynn, given to about 50 baby girls in the US each year compared to twice as many for sister name Jaslyn, is a contemporary compound name with a somewhat dated feel. Blame that midcentury lynn…
Jiana is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Diana, meaning "divine" in Latin, or could be derived from Jana, a feminine form of John meaning "God is gracious." In…
Spelling variation of Camden
"winding alley"
If Camden feels too masculine, Camdyn or Kamdyn may appeal to you for a girl, in line with Emersyn or Addisyn. However, while it was given to around 60 girls in 2023, this variation was still used…
variation of Kenley
The original is probably a safer bet, and Kendra may be safer still.
English
"king's victory"
Kinsey enjoyed popularity blip thanks to similarity to Lindsay, and because of Sue Grafton's alphabet mysteries heroine, Kinsey Millhone. Now, Kinsley has become more popular than Kinsey, perhaps…
Urdu, Persian, Arabic
"moonlight"
An evocative name, Mahnoor combines the Persian element mah with the popular Arabic nur to give the lovely meaning of "moonlight". A familiar choice in England and Wales where it ranks in the Top…
Maliya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, including Hawaiian, Arabic, and Eastern European influences. In Hawaiian contexts, it's connected to 'Maria' or may relate to the sea. In…
Irish
"pool, lake"
A name that has many close, more familiar relatives, like Mira and Myra.
Stacey is a feminine name (though also used for boys) with Greek origins, derived from Eustace, meaning 'fruitful' or 'productive.' Initially a diminutive of Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection,' Stacey…
Adleigh is a modern feminine name that blends traditional elements with contemporary styling. It likely derives from the Germanic prefix 'adel' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility,' combined with the…
Aicha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, serving as a variant spelling of Aisha (or Ayesha), which means 'alive' or 'she who lives.' This name carries significant cultural importance as Aisha was…
"one with broad eyes"
Has the energetic-Irish-slightly-boyish image that many modern parents love.
Medieval form of Clarita, a derivative of Clara
"bright, clear"
If you’re a fan of the annual animated Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, you’ll recognize the name of Rudolph’s beautiful doe sweetheart, pronounced cla-REES—uncomfortably close to the Silence of the…
