By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Kadijah is a variant of Khadija, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'premature baby' or 'early baby.' Historically significant, Khadija was the name of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad in Islam…
Kamyri is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary naming trends focused on distinctive sounds and unique spellings. Likely a creative variation combining popular elements from names like…
Khamila is a feminine name representing a modern, stylistic variant of Camila or Kamila. With roots in Latin 'camillus' meaning 'attendant for religious services,' the name has evolved across…
Japanese
"clear, pure child; holy child; rejoice child"
A bright sounding Japanese name, Kiyoko is notably borne by singer and actress Hayley Kiyoko (Alcroft). It ranked briefly in the US Top 1000 during the 1920s, perhaps influenced by the birth of…
Italian place-name
"pond, lake"
Laguna Beach is a famous California spot -- though there's "goonie" teasing potential.
Compound name, Laura and Lee
"bay laurel and meadow"
Lauralee might be an Anglicization of Lorelei or a compound of Laura and Lee, which makes it a botanical choice.
Italian variation of Letitia
"gladness"
Letizia is a pretty Latin variation of Letitia; it's one of those Italian names for girls that makes the more familiar version feel less prissy and more appealing. Letizia was the first name of…
Lexani is a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century. With its sleek and contemporary sound, the name has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United…
English and Scottish surname
"dear friend's place"
A new crop of gender-neutral English place names have suddenly become trendy — those ending in -ton. Multi-syllabic but not dramatic, these names are rising quickly for girls and boys. Think…
Elaboration of Lou and Louisa, American, Germanic
"famous in battle"
Antique girl names like Louise, Louisa, Loretta, and Etta are all on the rise, and Louetta is a hidden gem among them. Rumer Willis revived this vintage compound name for her daughter, Louetta Isley…
Lucrezia is an elegant Italian feminine name with ancient Roman roots. Derived from the Latin family name Lucretius, it's associated with wealth and prosperity. The name gained prominence during the…
Malynda is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Melinda or Malinda. With roots in languages including Greek, Spanish, and Hungarian, the name's meaning often connects to…
German, Russian and Scandinavian variation of Margaret
"pearl"
A common name in many cultures, sometimes spelled Margarethe.
Margarett is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Margaret, which derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This alternative spelling with the double 't' ending gives…
English combination of Mary and Lynn
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + lake"
Variant of Marilyn
Masina is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Samoan culture, it means 'moon' or 'moonlight,' evoking serene beauty and natural cycles. In Italian, it functions as a…
Compound name, combining May, Mary, Margaret or Maya with Ella
"Maytime fairy; beloved fairy; pearl-like fairy; fairy mother"
A sunny sounding name, Mayella is a smoosh name with various meanings, depending on which etymological root you follow for May . The name is perhaps most associated with Mayella Ewell in Harper Lee's…
Sanskrit
"peahen"
Mayuri is the feminine version of the name Mayur, which means peacock. The name has a mellifluous sound to it, which makes it well placed to make the transition to the West. Dancer and chorerographer…
Greek
"mother's gift"
Medora is a Greek name much less common here than, say, Melanie or Melissa. It has some literary references, including as the beautiful and passionate heroine of Lord Byron's poem The Corsair, and in…
"blessing"
An Asian name not widely known in the West.
