By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Angeli is a feminine name with Italian and Greek roots, derived from 'angelo,' meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.' In Greek, 'angelos' referred to a divine messenger, later adopted into Christian…
Hebrew
"crown"
Also written as Atarah, this regal name appears in the Old Testament, borne by the wife of Jerahmeel. With its confident air and concise appearance, it was given to just under 50 girls in the US in a…
Aylanni is a contemporary feminine name with a melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking something unique yet harmonious. While its exact etymology is not firmly established, it may be a modern…
Carolynn is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Caroline or Carolyn. These names derive from the masculine name Charles, which comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or…
Dariyah is a feminine name with multicultural origins. It may be a variant of Daria, which comes from Persian origins meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'the sea.' The name also has connections to…
Hebrew and German variation of Delilah, Hebrew or Arabic
"delicate"
This spelling of Delilah is disproportionately common among the Amish.
Country name
"genuine"
Germany doesn't seem to have the same possibilities as a first name as other countries and continents do. It's unlikely to become another Asia or Africa, India or Ireland. But it is used for small…
Hazeleigh is a modern feminine name combining the traditional nature name Hazel with the popular '-leigh' suffix. Hazel refers to the hazelnut tree and the greenish-brown color, deriving from Old…
Arabic, Urdu
"care, concern"
Variant spelling of Inaya
Persian or Japanese
"honorable or sword"
Katana is a male name in Old Persian and a well-used word in Japanese, but as a girls' name is these days found more often as Kitana, the name of a princess in the video game Mortal Kombat II.
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Kayloni is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative blend of popular name elements. It likely combines the popular "Kay" sound (as in Kayla or Kaylee) with a melodic ending similar to…
Lariyah is a feminine name with a modern, melodic quality. It appears to be a contemporary variation combining elements of names like Larissa (Greek, meaning 'citadel') or Aria with the popular…
Lovina is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from Latin 'lovina' relating to love, or could be a variant of Lavinia, an ancient Roman name associated with Latin…
Meenakshi is a feminine name with profound Indian origins, particularly significant in Hindu culture. The name refers to the goddess who is an avatar of Parvati, with 'meena' meaning 'fish' and…
Natali is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Natalie, ultimately derived from the Latin phrase "natale domini" meaning "birth of the Lord," referring to Christmas Day. This elegant name…
Nihira is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin from the Indian subcontinent. It carries beautiful meanings including "morning dew," "fog," or "mist" in Sanskrit. The name evokes images of freshness,…
Greek
"entangler"
Sounds like Serena, but refers to the mythological sirens -- half woman, half bird -- who virtually sang men to death. Not a great role model for your little girl.
English from Latin
"of the sun"
An English innovation based on Latin solaris "of the sun", or on its English cognate "solar". Toyota used it for one of its cars, and Mila Kunis played a character by the name in the 2010…
