By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hindi, Sanskrit
"poem"
This Indian girl name not only has a gorgeous sound, it has a wonderful meaning as well — poem or poetry.
Kimberleigh is an elaborate feminine variation of Kimberley/Kimberly, which originated as an English place name meaning 'from the royal fortress meadow.' This ornate spelling emerged during the late…
Kimberlie is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Kimberly, which originated as an English place name and surname derived from Anglo-Saxon elements meaning 'royal fortress meadow' or…
Koralie is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Coralie, which derives from the Greek 'korallion' meaning 'coral.' This oceanic connection gives the name a natural, ethereal quality.…
Modern elaboration of Donna
Typical of the practice of placing La in front of an existing name, this one also relates to Madonna.
Laretta is a melodious feminine name that appears to be a variation of Laura or Loretta. The name has Latin origins, ultimately derived from 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree,' which was a symbol of…
Arabic
"kind and gentle"
Singer-actress Queen Latifah -- born Dana Owens -- makes this North African Muslim name sing.
Leeona is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Leona, which derives from the Latin word 'leo' meaning 'lion.' The additional 'e' creates a slightly different pronunciation…
Hawaiian
"passionfruit"
The Hawaiian word for passionfruit is a new Lili- name possibility, given to five baby girls one recent year. In Hawaii, the fruit name is often written as liliko'i.
English elaboration of Lora
Echoes of two dated names: Lori and Linda.
Lucrecia is a feminine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin name Lucretia. It carries the meaning "wealth" or "profit," stemming from the Latin word "lucrum." The name has profound…
Slavic
"beloved of the people"
This Slavic classic name might begin to make its mark with American parents, what with the growing popularity of the short form Mila. Borne by a tenth century saint who had been a princess from…
"sky"
A close relative of the very popular Leilani, with just a hint of Lulu.
Basque variation of Luciana, Italian and Spanish
"light"
All the femininity of Luciana, with added zing.
Greek
"woman from Lydia"
A more unique take on Lydia — both names refer to Lydia, the area of Asia Minor recognized in the Bible. Lydian has an added musical connection, thanks to the Lydian mode — a chord progression often…
Mackenzi is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Mackenzie, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Coinnich,' meaning 'son of Coinneach' (Kenneth).…
Feminization of Madhava, Sanskrit
"of the springtime"
An epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi — the personification of fertility, prosperity, and wealth.
Latin
"my lady"
There's only one. Okay, two.
"warmth, heat"
A beautiful and approachable Hawaiian girl's name that would easily cross into the mainland.
"gift"
A nice meaning -- congruent with the recent vogue for names like Blessing -- helps offset this Hawaiian name's proximity to overused Makayla and McKenzie.
