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Daelyn is a feminine name of modern creation, possibly derived as a variation of names like Dalen, Daelen, or a combination of the popular prefix 'Dae-' with the '-lyn' suffix common in contemporary…
Daliah is a feminine name with multicultural origins, primarily connected to Hebrew and Arabic traditions. Often considered a variant spelling of Dahlia, it references the beautiful flower named…
Yiddish, from German
"joy"
A cute Yiddish diminutive of Freyde, although in English it may look a bit too similar to the word "afraid".
English
"son of the bailiff"
Predominantly used for boys, Grayson did begin to climb the charts for girls in the late 90s. It has yet to make it to the Top 1000 however, and recent years have seen it decline in use as a unisex…
Jessi is a diminutive form of Jessica, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning "to behold" or "God beholds." This short, sweet variation emerged in the late 20th century as an…
Kaiah is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name 'Kaya,' meaning 'pure' or could be linked to Native American origins where it suggests 'wise…
Diminutive of Elaine
"bright shining one"
Lainie is a nickname for Elaine that has been in the public eye via Lainie Kazan (that was her full given name), who was a popular singer in the 1960s and 1970s (she was Barbra Streisand's understudy…
Perel is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, derived from the word for 'pearl.' This elegant name has historically been used in Jewish communities across Eastern Europe, carrying connotations of…
Feminization of Ricky, English diminutive of Richard or Frederick
"dominant ruler; peaceful ruler"
Ricki has also been used, but like Vikki and Nikki, Rikki has also had its day.
Japanese or English
"loved one; lily"
As a Japanese name, Suki has the sweet meaning "loved one". It's also an English diminutive of Susanna, making it a creative and modern way to honor a Susan in your life.
"wren"
The Old English word for a male wren has now become an elaboration of the bird name for girls. Rising up alongside Wrenley, Renli, Wrenn, Wrenlynn, and so on, in the US, Wrenna was given to 67 girls…
Aayat is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'signs' or 'miracles.' In Islamic tradition, the word refers to verses of the Quran, giving the name profound religious significance. This spelling…
English, Yiddish
"bailiff; white; bashful"
Reminiscent of well-established choices like Bella and Beulah, but also of trendy options like Baylor, Kayla, and Bailey, Bayla is a name with a variety of different origins. Also spelled as Baila…
Berklee is a modern feminine name likely inspired by the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. This institutional association gives the name artistic and musical…
English or Irish
"people of Cana or wolf cub"
While the most famous Channing is the very male Channing Tatum, the name is now given about a third of the time for girls. Television executive Channing Dungey is a well-know example of a female…
Greek
"grace"
Reference to the mythological Three Graces of womanly charm, this one representing charity. Pronounced in Greek as starting with a back-of-the-throat H sound, most English-speakers would translate…
Sanskrit
"divine"
This Hindu goddess name has a powerful heritage plus lively sound with a devilish edge. If you're enchanted by goddess names but want to set your little girl apart from all the Lunas and Athenas in…
Variation of Ezra, Hebrew
"help"
Ezri is one of the cool new unisex names starting with E , except as a Biblical name, it's not so new. Used for both genders in Israel, in the US it's currently running five to one in favor of girls,…
Italian feminine form of George, Greek
"farmer"
This melodious name has been consistently popular in Italy for decades, where it ranks among the top choices for baby girls. Giorgia gained international attention partly through Italian singer…
English or Scandinavian
"hero or from the hall"
Halen is a surname-name that will appeal to Van Halen fans, or simply those looking for an unusual yet simple surname name.
