By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Modern invented name
Larry Hernandez is at it again — the reality TV star known for his show Larrymania has successfully popularized each of his three daughters' names. He and Kenia Ontiveros created totally new names…
French from Greek
"of Delphi; womb"
Delphine is a sleek, chic French name with two nature associations — the dolphin and the delphinium, a bluebell-like flower, a well as a link to the ancient city of Delphi, which the Greeks believed…
Ezmae is a contemporary feminine name that combines modern styling with traditional elements. Likely a creative variation of Esme (which derives from Old French meaning "esteemed" or "beloved"),…
Latin
"flower"
Fiora is a lost name that's now been found, a sleeker version of the antique Fiorella. There's an Italian river called the Fiora as well as a character in the video game League of Legends: Fiora is…
French variation of Helen
"bright, shining one"
Whether it's pronounced with an "een" or an "aine" or an "enn" sound at the end, Helene doesn't feel as current the more forthright Helen or the airier Helena. Helene reached a high of Number 228 in…
Dutch and German, from first name Hendrik
"estate ruler"
Hendrix is a trendy first name, complete with cool letter X and the familiar sounds of Henry. Likely inspired by guitar great, Jimi Hendrix, the name is predominantly used for boys, with 1130…
Hebrew
"he who struggles with God"
Israel joins the club of traditionally male names that celebrity parents have adopted for their daughters. Singer Andy Grammer welcomed daughter Israel "Izzy" Blue in 2020.
Jailynn is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States around the early 2000s. It represents a creative combination of the popular prefix "Jai" (which can relate to joy or victory in…
Jaylyn is a modern feminine name with American origins, created as a blend of the popular prefix "Jay" and the feminine suffix "-lyn." This contemporary creation emerged in the late 20th century as…
English, diminutive of John, Hebrew
"the Lord is gracious"
Using the 'ie' ending makes Johnny slightly more feminine, which must have been what Melissa Etheridge was thinking when she named one of her twins Johnnie Rose.
Invented name, or variation of Kaiora
First appearing in the US charts back in 2017, Kaior could have a number of origins. One one hand, it may be an invented name, combining the popular Kai with the designer name Dior, giving it the…
Variation of Carson, English and Scottish surname
"son of the marsh-dwellers"
Karson is a respelling of the classic surname-turned-first name Carson, which some feel makes it more modern. As a gender neutral name, this name leans heavily toward the male side, though slightly…
Russian, diminutive of Ekatarina, Russian variation of Katherine
"pure"
One of the warm and earthy Russian nickname names now coming into style. Denzel Washington gave his daughter the Katia spelling.
Spelling variation of Coby or Kobe
Coby enjoyed a spike of popularity in the late 90s and early 2000s, along with similar names like Cody and Corey. The unrelated name Kobe, however, enjoyed a spike of its own in 2020, the year the…
Kolbi is a modern feminine name that likely originated as an alternative spelling of Colby, traditionally a surname and masculine given name derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'dark farm' or…
Kolby as a feminine name represents a gender-crossover trend in naming practices. Traditionally used for boys as a variant of Colby (derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'dark farm' or from…
Feminine variation of Leander, Greek
"lion-man"
With the rise of many once-dated leonine names, from Leona to Lionel to Leonora, Leandra is an unusual choice that might be looking at a comeback..
Lilyanne is a feminine compound name combining the popular floral name Lily with the classic Anne/Ann. Lily derives from the flower symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty in many cultures. Anne…
Lyriq is a modern feminine name derived from the word 'lyric,' referring to the words of a song or a type of poetry expressing personal emotions and feelings. This creative spelling with a 'q'…
Maila is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Finnish, it's a variant of Maija, itself a form of Maria, ultimately meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved' from Hebrew origins. In the Philippines,…
