By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Malerie is a feminine name representing a modern variant of Valerie or Mallory. With French and Latin influences, it likely derives from either the Latin "valere" meaning "to be strong" or possibly…
Maori
"embellishment; spiritual messenger"
Manaia is one of the most popular gender-neutral names in New Zealand, on that country's Maori Top 10 for boys but used nearly equally for girls.
Maryclaire is a feminine compound name combining the traditional Mary with Claire. Mary derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' while Claire comes from Latin 'clarus' meaning…
Mattilyn is a contemporary feminine name that blends elements of traditional names with modern styling. It appears to be a creative variation combining Matilda (meaning 'strength in battle') with the…
Arabic
"precious, rare"
A beautiful name with a meaning befitting a treasured baby, Nadira is a feminine form of Nadir. Also spelled as Nadirah and appearing as Nadire in Albanian and Turkish, it means "precious, rare",…
Russian from Hebrew
"praise to God"
Ukrainian figure-skating champion Oksana Baiul made it known here.
Rayanna is a feminine name that blends multiple cultural influences. It can be viewed as a combination of 'Ray' (meaning 'beam of light' or 'counsel') and 'Anna' (meaning 'grace'), or as a variation…
English
"beautiful rose"
Rosabel, a vintage smoosh name created in the 18th century, feels slightly less frilly than her cousins Rosabelle and Rosabella. It could make for a more distinctive alternative to Isabel, or an…
Rosalin is a feminine name derived from 'Rosa', the Latin word for rose. It's a variation of Rosalind, which gained recognition through Shakespeare's character in 'As You Like It'. The name carries…
German
"horse protection"
This lovely, quintessentially British appellation, also spelled Rosamond, is the name of a legendary twelfth-century beauty. Rare on these shores, it is more than worthy of importation. There was a…
Variation of Rosalia, Spanish, Italian
"Rose"
A Spanish and Latin American variation of a Sicilian saint name, Roselia was familiar in Brazil in the 20th century. It is also the name of a Pokémon in the popular game franchise.
Rozalia is a feminine name with Slavic and Hungarian origins, being a variant of Rosalia. The name derives from Latin 'rosa,' meaning 'rose,' the beloved flower long associated with beauty and love.…
"confidante, best friend"
The fact that this is pronounced sah-FEE-yah would cause Western ears to hear it as Sophia.
Saliha is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'righteous,' 'virtuous,' or 'pious.' Derived from the Arabic root 'salaha' (صلح) which relates to goodness and righteousness, the name embodies…
Vaishnavi is a feminine name deeply rooted in Hindu tradition, specifically referring to a devotee or form of the god Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism who represents preservation and…
Yurani is a feminine name with likely indigenous American origins, particularly connected to Colombian Wayuu culture, though it's also used in other Latin American countries. While its precise…
German word name from Slavic
"zeppelin; flail"
Zeppelin is a fast-rising Z name for both sexes — a cool choice that evokes aviation and classic rock. Nick Cannon used it as the middle name for his 11th child, daughter Beautiful Zeppelin.
Slavic variation of Susannah
"lily"
Remember Zuzu, the adorable little girl you watch every Christmas in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Here's a direct path to that nickname, a lot more zesty than the more familiar Susannah.
Alegria is a feminine name derived from the Spanish word meaning "joy" or "happiness." With Latin roots in "alacer" meaning "lively" or "animated," the name directly embodies its positive meaning.…
Aleisha emerged as a modern variant of Alicia, which itself is a form of Alice, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis meaning 'noble type'. This contemporary spelling gained popularity…
