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English word name
"victory"
A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor. While Victory ranked only once on the US Top 1000, in 1918 at the end of World War I, it's a Top 25 name for girls in France.
Yamila is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from "jamila" meaning "beautiful" or "lovely." The name has gained significant popularity in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in…
Modern Hebrew name
This is a Hebrew word name, created from the word zahav, meaning gold.
Germanic
"noble shield"
An even more unusual alternative to the fashionable Adeline and Adelaide, Adalind comes from the same Ancient Germanic root adal , meaning "noble". Adalind Schade is a character on the popular NBC…
Addelynn is a modern feminine name that combines elements of traditional names like Adeline and Madelyn. It emerged in the United States in the early 2000s, reflecting the trend toward unique…
Hebrew
"God is my master"
A feminine form of Adriel, a Biblical name that has soared up the US charts in the 2020s . A possible successor to Adrienne and Danielle or an alternative to Arielle and Adeline, Adrielle was give to…
Puerto Rican variation of Ainara, Basque
"swallow (bird)"
Many Puerto Rican girl names with an extra H are variations of Basque names, such as Nahiara, a form of Naiara, and Ainhara, which comes from Ainara. There is a popular Spanish Instagram influencer…
Alesia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Greek name Alexia, meaning 'defender' or 'helper,' or it could relate to the ancient Gaulish city of Alesia, site of a…
Aboriginal Australian
"quartz stone"
This Australian name can have other spellings such as Allira, Alirah and Aleara. We prefer this spelling which keeps confusion and mispronunciation to a minimum.
Alitza is a feminine name with multicultural roots, primarily connected to Spanish and Hebrew origins. It likely developed as a variation of Alice or Alicia, which ultimately derive from the Germanic…
Mwera, Kenyan
"come here"
Aluna has authentic Mwera roots as a name meaning "she weeps", but it may rise as an American invented name, elaborating on Luna.
Amaiya is a feminine name of multiple possible origins, representing a modern variation of names like Amaya, Maya, or Maia. It may derive from Japanese origins where Amaya can mean "night rain,"…
Greek from Hebrew
"bountiful"
Biblical name from the New Testament. The Book of Philemon mentions Apphia as a Christian woman in Colossae.
Japanese
Sweet Japanese name that would work well as an alternative to the now-dated Alyssa and Marissa.
Modern invented name
If you're torn between Marissa and Alyssa.
Aryiah is a feminine name with a modern, lyrical quality. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Arya, Aria, or Ariah, potentially blending elements from multiple sources. Arya has…
Devany is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Devony or Devoney, which likely derive from geographical locations in England. Another possibility is that it relates…
Spanish, feminine variation of Domingo
Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.
Emeli is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be a variant spelling of Emily (derived from the Latin 'Aemilia,' meaning 'rival' or 'eager'), or a Scandinavian form of…
Word name
"always, eternal, continually"
A bold choice, encompassing ideas of eternal love between parents and children, of promises kept, and infinite time, Forever may also have spiritual or religious ties for some. Grounded by its…
