By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 607 pages
of 607
Greek
"from Mount Olympus"
With its relation to Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, and to the Olympic games, this name has an athletic, goddess-like aura, making it the perfect Olivia substitute. A well-known art reference…
Priscila is a variant spelling of Priscilla, a name with Latin origins meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable.' This single-L spelling is more common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name…
Arabic
"high, exalted, praised"
Samiya is a name used by parents of both Arabic and African ancestry. Spelling variations include Samiyah, Samiah, and Samia.
Alorah is a modern feminine name that has gained attention in the early 21st century, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Alora, Aurora, or Elora,…
Hebrew
"chestnut; palace"
Armoni may for some be an alternate spelling of the popular designer name Armani, but in Hebrew the word pronounced ar-moan means chestnut, so this can make an original gender neutral nature name,…
Place name
Long more associated with the New York Waldorf- hotel and the neighborhood in Queens than as a baby name, Astoria is finally beginning to emerge from their shadow and find favor with parents looking…
"God is exalted"
Unisex name from the Old Testament, which is very in-keeping with current naming trends for girls.
Elliemae combines the popular nickname Ellie (from Eleanor, Elizabeth, or Ellen) with Mae, a traditional variation of May. This compound name represents the growing trend of hyphen-free double names…
Feminine form of Evan, Welsh form of John
"God is gracious"
Evana is an intriguing feminization, but will often be mistaken for the better-known Ivana, thanks to the first Mrs. Trump.
Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin put Ireland on the map when they chose it as a first for their daughter, saying that geographic names were a family tradition. And it seems they were a bit ahead of the…
German variation of Katherine
"pure"
The hurricane blew this one out of the realm of possibility.
English word name
"exquisitely beautiful"
Word names are often genderless, but Lovely feels particularly feminine (cue Isn't She Lovely? by Stevie Wonder). Chris Brown chose this name for his daughter, born in 2022, which may give the name a…
"skilled"
Feminine form of Mahir
Yamilet is a feminine name of Spanish origin, combining elements of the names 'Yamila' and the French diminutive suffix '-et.' Popular in Hispanic communities, particularly in Mexico and Central…
Variation of Tziporah, Hebrew
"bird"
There are many variations of this name, with or without the initial T and the final h, with one p or two. In the Bible she was the wife of Moses.
Short form of Gabrielle
Sometimes, a new name is created by lopping off the first letter or letters. Such is the case with Abrielle, which feels like Gabrielle without its shirt.
Batsheva is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of oath' or 'daughter of seven,' with the number seven holding special significance in Jewish tradition as representing completeness and blessing.…
Jaelani is a modern feminine name with Hawaiian and African influences. In Hawaiian, 'Jae' may refer to 'bird' while 'lani' means 'heaven' or 'sky,' creating the poetic meaning 'heavenly bird.' Some…
Naiomi is a variant spelling of the more traditional Naomi, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delightfulness.' This alternative spelling maintains the beautiful meaning and biblical…
English
"all honey"
Pam was a somewhat pampered prom queen of the sixties who was never called by her full name, which is a pity because Pamela is so mellifluous and rich in literary history. A Top 25 name from the late…
