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Leeba is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'leev' meaning 'heart.' This charming name carries connotations of love, compassion, and emotional depth. While relatively uncommon…
Lillyann is a modern feminine name that blends the popular flower name Lily with the classic suffix -ann. This creative combination offers a fresh take on traditional names while maintaining familiar…
Diminutive of Marcia
"Mars, god of war"
Marcy is about as hip as bobby sox and saddle shoes – which is to say, it's probably due a revival in the not-too-distant future! It was a typical Peanuts character name, which peaked in the…
French
"thank you, mercy"
The French word for "thank you" is rising as a girl's name in the US, along with the English Mercy — which recently re-entered the Top 1000 in 2013 after over 100 years of hiatus.
Diminutive of Nicole or Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
"people of victory; little one"
Nikki was the it-girl name of the 1970s and '80s as both a short form of Top 10 favorite Nicole and as a given name itself. As a Punjabi name, Nikki is usually a pet name for youngest daughters.…
Sanskrit, Hindi
"always, eternal"
Used for both boys and girls in India, this appealing Hindi name works well internationally. It is also used as an epithet of the Hindu goddess Durga or Parvati).
Promyse is a contemporary feminine name that represents a creative spelling of "Promise." This modern invention reflects the trend of transforming common words into distinctive names by altering…
English, Word name
"honest, genuine, and heartfelt"
Reminiscent of Puritan and Pilgrim name choices, Sincere is a relatively modern virtue name. Though it is predominantly used on boys - almost ten times more often - Sincere is still given to around…
English, phonetic respelling of Tricia, diminutive of Patricia
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English
"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"
The intriguing and creative feeling Twila is a vintage name that was semi-popular in the first half of the 20th century. Evoking the glowing light of twilight, it might appeal as an alternative to…
Latin
"springtime"
Verna may mean "springtime," but May or Spring is fresher.
Yeimy is a feminine name that gained recognition particularly in Latin American countries. It appears to be a creative spelling variant of Jamie or Jaime, adapted to Spanish pronunciation patterns.…
Zaryah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Zariah or Zaria, which have Hebrew roots meaning "princess" or "dawn." Alternatively, it could be connected…
Arabic
"honest; hope and faith"
Zayah is more famous in the US in its Zaya spelling, thanks to the elder daughter of basketball great Dwyane Wade. Either way you spell it, Zayah is a name that's both unique and simple, a great…
Place-name
"Æffa's farmstead"
A Scottish town and river name, Afton has a cool, contemporary sound, similar to Alden, Austen, Effie, and Aspen. Derived from Old English, it could mean "Æffa's farmstead", Æffa being an Anglo-Saxon…
Bruchy is a feminine name primarily used in Orthodox Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews. It functions as a Yiddish diminutive form of the Hebrew name Baruch (meaning 'blessed') or…
Variation of Darcy, Irish or French
"dark one; from Arcy; from the fortress"
While the traditional Darcy spelling is solidly gender-neutral, the -ie ending of Darcie gives this name unabashedly feminine flair. Darcie is a Top 100 choice in England and Scotland, and briefly…
Russian or Persian, variation of Daria or feminine form of Darius
"kingly; possessing goodness; the sea"
The beguiling Darya is the name of a character in Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. As a Russian name, it's a spelling variation of Daria, while in Iran, it's a girl's name that means "the sea".
Hindi
"compassionate"
There is some controversy over the origin and meaning of this name, though most reputable sources define it as a Hindi name meaning kindness or compassion. Also spelled, Daia, other sources say it…
Hallee is a modern feminine name variation of Hallie, which itself often serves as a diminutive of Harriet or Hal. The name carries a bright, cheerful quality with its double 'e' ending giving it a…
