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Amaiah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially derived from Hebrew 'Amaya' meaning 'night rain' or as a variant of 'Amaya' with roots in Basque culture meaning 'the end' or…
Anali is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Native American traditions, particularly Navajo, it can mean 'breathe' or 'they are breathing,' symbolizing life and vitality. In…
Analie is a delicate feminine name with multiple potential origins, including French, Hebrew, and Germanic roots. It may be a variation of names like Annalie or Annelie, which combine 'Anna' (meaning…
Sanskrit
"gift"
This Indian name meaning gift or offering feels familiar via sound-alikes Angela or Angelina, and made a brief appearance on the U.S. Top 1000. Anjali is a pretty route to a name that's at once easy…
Nordic, German
"grace"
Melodious and unusual form of a name with an uncountable number of variations. Many will understand it as the more down-to-earth Annalee.
Variation of Irina, Russian from Greek
"peace"
This form of Irina supersedes the original in its native country.
Combination of Callie and Ana, English
"beauty and grace"
A name with plenty of glamor, Caliana is a compound name, blending Callie and Ana, which could give you the pretty meaning "beauty and grace" (from the Greek kallos and the Hebrew hanan ,…
Eleonor is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Eleanor, which derives from the Occitan name Aliénor, possibly meaning 'other' or 'foreign.' This elegant name has royal associations…
English compound name, Ella + Mae
"fairy maiden + beloved"
Ellamae was given to over 60 baby girls in the US last year, although the data doesn't record punctuation, so we don't know how many of those will actually go by Ella Mae or Ella-Mae. The fourth most…
Variation of Imani, Arabic
"faith"
A new, fast-rising Imani variation.
Modern invented name
This name coined for a character in the movie 10,000 BC , feels right on trend right now, given the popularity of Evie, Eva, Evelyn etc. In the movie, the name’s meaning is given as "the promise of…
Feminine variation of Henry, German
"estate ruler"
Despite a return to such feminizations of male names as Josephine, Clementine, and Theodora, starchy Henrietta has not made it into that group. Still, if you look hard enough, you'll see that…
Loralei is a variant spelling of Lorelei, a name with Germanic origins associated with a famous rock on the Rhine River. According to legend, a siren or mermaid named Lorelei would sing on this rock,…
Latin
"one who has achieved a high place of honor"
You'll probably be hearing more of this name thanks to the newest Pixar film, featuring Princess Merida, the first Pixar princess--a feisty, athletic, independent medieval Scottish girl with wild red…
Nicolle is a feminine name that serves as a French-influenced variant of Nicole, which itself is the female form of Nicholas. The name ultimately derives from Greek elements meaning 'victory of the…
Arabic
"lucky, fortunate"
This female form of Sa'id is one of several eminently usable Arabic S names.
Zaylani is a contemporary name that appears to have emerged in the early 21st century. The etymology is not definitively established, but it may combine elements from multiple naming traditions. The…
Adelyne is a feminine name with elegant French and Germanic roots, representing a more ornate variation of Adeline. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'…
Alayla is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Alaila or Alayah, which themselves are contemporary elaborations of Alaya, meaning 'highborn' or 'exalted'…
Variation of Alessio, Alessia, and Alexius, Italian
"defender"
Used as a masculine name in the Piedmont region of Italy, Alessi is a variation of Alessio, the Italian form of the Ancient Greek Alexius and Alexis. Meaning "defender" or "helper", in the US, Alessi…
