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Turkish from Arabic
"light of the diamond"
A Turkish compound of the Arabic names Hira and Nur, more common than either of the names individually.
Cherokee
"large meadow"
Derived from the Cherokee word ayuhwasi , referring to a savanna or meadow.
Martika is a feminine name that gained recognition primarily through the American pop singer Martika (Marta Marrero) who achieved fame in the late 1980s with hits like 'Toy Soldiers.' The name…
Romani version of Leighanabel
In 1989, several truncated names appeared in the US Top 1000, including Alexandr, Christop, and Elizabet. New York state data was to blame, as some counties could only enter names up to eight…
Imogean is a variant spelling of Imogen, a name with Celtic and Shakespearean heritage. While the traditional Imogen traces back to Shakespeare's play 'Cymbeline' and possibly derives from the Celtic…
Shatara is a feminine given name that emerged in the United States primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. The name may be a creative coinage that follows phonetic patterns popular during that era,…
English invented name
An invented name inspired by the Irish/Scottish May Day festival of Beltane. And perhaps a modern way to honor a Tania?
Brittanie is a feminine variant of Brittany, which originally referred to the northwestern region of France. This name likely emerged as a modern spelling variation of Brittany that gained some…
Shaquita emerged in American naming patterns during the 1960s and gained increasing popularity through the 1970s and early 1980s. The name appears to be a variant of Shaquita, possibly derived from…
Dominque is a feminine name that appears to be a spelling variation of the more common Dominique. Derived from the Latin name Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God,' it has roots in…
Sharita is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Sarita, which is a diminutive of Sara (Hebrew for 'princess') in Spanish. Alternatively, it could be derived from…
Tenika is a feminine name with modern origins, likely emerging as a creative variation of names like Tina, Tamika, or Tanika. This melodic name gained modest popularity in the United States during…
Variation of Jenny Lee
Jennifer was so popular in the eighties that it spawned many "creative" offshoots, of which this is one of the less enduring.
Latoyia is a variant spelling of Latoya, which emerged as a distinctive given name in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. The name appears to combine the popular prefix 'La-'…
English
"brook near the hazel trees"
A preppy compound of the stylish name Hazel with Gen Z darling Brooke. Hazelbrook is also a town in New South Wales, Australia.
Invented name, French
"to touch"
America's Next Top Model contestant Toccara Jones introduced this rhythmic choice into the lexicon. Her own name likely came from that of an Avon perfume, released in 1981, the year Jones was born.
Renada is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Renata, which has Latin roots meaning 'reborn' or 'born again,' carrying spiritual connotations of renewal and…
Shaneka appears to be a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It follows a naming pattern using the popular prefix 'Sha-' combined with…
Tenisha appears to be a modern variant of names like Tanisha or Tanesha. The name likely emerged in the United States in the 1970s. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it may be a variant…
