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Short form of Helene, Madelena, or Leona
Lenia is part Lena and part Leni, a full name that started life as a short form of most any name ending or beginning with a Len sound. While Lena was used for more than 1000 baby girls in the US last…
Liberti is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Liberty. Derived from the Latin 'libertas' meaning 'freedom,' the name embodies ideals of independence and personal…
English elaboration of Lucia or Lucy
"light"
Lace-hankie name with Shakespearean pedigree.
Lunetta is a charming feminine name with Italian origins, serving as a diminutive form of 'Luna,' meaning 'moon.' The suffix '-etta' adds a sense of delicacy and endearment, essentially translating…
English word name
Lyric is a name given to over 1000 boys and girls each year in the US. Could the more feminine Lyrical (given to only 20 girls each year) become more popular as parents look to find less common…
Magdalyn is a feminine name derived from Magdalene, which refers to Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament. The name ultimately comes from Magdala, an ancient village on the Sea of…
Maggiemae is a compound feminine name combining two traditional nicknames: Maggie (from Margaret) and Mae (a variant of May). Margaret derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' while Mae often…
Maleeha is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty.' The name derives from the Arabic root 'm-l-h' which is associated with beauty, elegance, and grace. Pronounced mah-LEE-ha,…
Maranda is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Miranda, which derives from Latin and means "worthy of admiration" or "wonderful." This alternative spelling gained popularity in the…
Latin
"warlike"
Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia.
Latin, variant of Marcella
"dedicated to Mars"
Blending the flair of Marcella with the sleek but gentle sounds of Lucille, Marcille is vintage comeback that last peaked in the 1920s. Given to more than 5 babies for the first time since 2009,…
Finnish variation of Maria
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved"
A pretty and unusual spin on Maria.
Italian, diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Marietta
Variation of Maiara
French color name
Mazarine is a deep blue color also used as a first name in honor of Cardinal Mazarin, a leader of France in the 17th century. As a first name, Mazarine is as charming as it is unusual.
Mehana is a melodic feminine name with Polynesian origins, particularly associated with Hawaiian culture. In Hawaiian, it may be related to concepts of warmth and sunshine. The name has a beautiful…
Mellanie is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Melanie, which derives from the Greek 'melaina' meaning 'dark' or 'black.' The distinctive double-L spelling gives this classic name a…
Mellina is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Melina, which derives from Greek origins meaning 'honey.' The doubled 'l' gives it a slightly different visual appearance while…
English word name or combination of Mary and Lee
"cheerful, joyful; drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow"
Slightly sing-song and very joyful, with a hint of Melody, a bit of Felicity, and a dash of Truly thrown in, Merrily was briefly popular in the 1940s. It can be considered a smoosh name, blending…
Micheala is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' This variant spelling maintains the…
