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Mallorie is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Mallory, which derives from the Norman French 'maloret,' meaning 'unfortunate' or 'unlucky.' Despite this somewhat somber etymology, the name…
Variation of Adaiah, Hebrew
"God has adorned"
Relatively well-used in Puerto Rico, where it resembles common Basque names like Alaia and Anaia. With the sharp rise of Alaia in the US in recent years as well as the love for "Ad-" names on girls,…
Variation of Adele or Adeline
Now that all names Adel- are the height of fashion, Adella is an unusual name that nevertheless sounds very trendy. Adella is one of Ariel's sisters in The Little Mermaid.
Sanskrit
"strong, sound"
Akshara is a unisex name taken from one of the names of Lord Vishnu.
Annalia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Annalisa or a combination of Anna (Hebrew for "grace") and Lia (Latin form of Leah, meaning "weary" or "delicate").…
Modern variant spelling of Anniston
Variation of Athaliah, Hebrew
"the Lord is exalted"
Atalia, also appearing as Athaliah and Atalya, is a biblical name with a gory history but a bright and appealing sound. In step with the current fashion for A-starting and -a-ending names that are…
Calani is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It may be derived from Hawaiian, where 'Kalani' means 'the heavens' or 'sky,' with this spelling variation offering a unique twist. The name…
Spelling variation of Cyrilla, Latin
"lordly"
This obscure antiquated name is finding new life thanks to The Witcher series, whose heroine is named Princess Cirilla, nickname Ciri. The feminine form of Cyril, Cirilla has now surpassed the…
Variation of Delilah, Hebrew or Arabic
"delicate"
Takes Delilah out of the Bible and into the 21st century.
Ellyana is a modern feminine name that represents a contemporary elaboration of Ella or Ellie, with possible connections to Ellen or Eleanor (all ultimately derived from Greek "Helen" meaning…
Emmerson is a name of English origin that has transitioned from primarily masculine to increasingly feminine usage, though it remains used for both genders. Derived from the Germanic name Emery…
Ericka is a feminine variation of the name Eric, which has Norse origins meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." This spelling with a 'k' and ending with an 'a' gives the traditionally male name…
Everly variant
"wild boar in the woodland clearing"
One of the many "Everly" spelling variations. It has seen less usage than Everlee or Everleigh, but will still feel familiar and popular due to the sounds.
Janaya is a modern feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a creative variation of Jana or Janelle, or derived from the Hebrew name Janai meaning "he will answer." Some consider it a…
Jaqueline is a variant spelling of Jacqueline, a feminine name with French origins. Derived from the masculine name Jacques (the French form of James), it ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name…
"one thousand"
Sahasra is a rising Sanskrit name with a powerful sound and plenty of significance within Hindu tradition. Rarely used in the US before 2005, it has been given to at least 50 girls each year since…
Possibly derived from the Sanskrit word aaryah meaning noble, or from the Finnish "Airi" meaning "messenger, herald". Reminiscent of Ayla, Ira, and Arya, it is no wonder Aaira was one of the fastest…
Hindi
"rising musical tune"
The name of an ascending sequence of musical notes in Hindustani classical music, meaning "rising, evolving".
Alanah is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Alana, which itself developed as a feminine form of Alan. With ancient Celtic roots, the original name Alan is thought to mean…
