By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Katalea is a modern feminine name with a melodic quality that has emerged relatively recently. It appears to blend elements of Katherine/Katalina with the popular -lea ending found in names like…
Swahili
"brave warrior"
Kemoni is one of a constellation of names for both boys and girls in a variety of spellings, rooted in the Swahili language and most commonly thought to mean brave warrior. It combines elements that…
Kennady is a feminine name that emerged as a creative variant of Kennedy, which originated as an Irish surname meaning 'helmeted head' or 'armored head.' The switch from 'e' to 'a' in the second…
Kiyara is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of the Italian Chiara (meaning 'bright' or 'clear'), a variation of the Irish Ciara (meaning 'dark-haired'), or have…
Leanora is a feminine name that represents a graceful variation of Eleanor or Leonora. It blends the Greek element 'helē' meaning 'light' or 'bright' with 'nor' possibly derived from Latin 'honor.'…
Levina is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Lavinia, an ancient Roman name associated with Latin roots meaning 'woman of Rome' and featured in Virgil's 'Aeneid.'…
A spelling variation of Madeleine, which is the French form of Hebrew Magdalene meaning "from Magdala" or "from the high tower." While Madeleine is the most popular spelling option in the UK and…
Malanie is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of the more common Melanie, which derives from Greek roots meaning 'black' or 'dark.' This alternative spelling gives the classic name a…
Malayla is a feminine name with a melodic quality that appears to be a modern variation combining elements of names like Makayla and Layla. Its flowing sound features three harmonious syllables that…
Marelyn is a feminine name that appears to be a modern blend of traditional names Mary and Marilyn, or possibly Mary and Lynn. This combination creates a name that feels both familiar and fresh. The…
Scottish Gaelic
"warrior"
This spelling variation of Marsaili simplifies and sleekens one of the most distinctive Scottish names for girls .
Mattison is a modern feminine name that originated as an English surname derived from 'Matthew's son.' Following the trend of transforming surnames into given names, Mattison emerged as a feminine…
Female version of Morgan, Welsh
"sea-circle"
Since Morgan is used as--or more--frequently for girls as for boys, this feminization has fallen by the wayside. It drew some brief attention via the pop singer Morgana King. The similar Morgiana…
Proof that villain names are just as cool as heros': Namaari was the top debut of 2021 — given to 43 baby girls the year Raya and the Last Dragon premiered. In 2022 it rose to 66 girls, and also…
English compound name, Polly + Anna
"beloved + grace"
Has become a byword in English for an overly optimistic person, thanks to the eponymous children's book heroine. Polly is an antiquated short form of Mary.
Italian and Spanish diminutive of Sara, Hebrew
"princess"
Sarita is a delicately pretty name all but unknown in the US, where it can make an original honor name for an ancestral Sara....or Rita. Rita is a midcentury favorite tiptoeing back into style among…
Spelling variation of Solana, Spanish
"sunshine"
Solana has been trending up the Nameberry popularity charts, perhaps thanks to a legion of SZA fans. And it's poised to enter the US Top 1000 too, given to over 225 baby girls last year. Solanna, by…
Solena is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek word 'selene' meaning 'moon', or connected to the Latin word 'sol' meaning 'sun'. This dual etymology gives…
Solina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Latin "sol" meaning "sun," suggesting brightness and warmth. In Slavic languages, particularly Polish, it could relate to…
Variation of Tallulah or Talulla
Talula might be a streamlined spelling of either the Native American Tallulah or the Irish Talulla -- and very few namers know the difference as they sound identical. Investigate further and you…
