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Variation of Chastity
"chasteness"
This alternative spelling of Chastity peaked all the way up at #253 in 1976, and hung on in the US Top 1000 until 2008. Both have now fallen out of favor.
Greek, Japanese, Albanian
"spring, hero; favored village; peace; our wind"
While Erina may look like popular Irish name Erin with an -a on the end (and some may well use it as such), it is in fact a multicultural choice. From its Greek origins, it likely derives from…
Ivyanna is a modern feminine name that combines the botanical name Ivy with the popular feminine suffix '-anna.' This elegant elaboration emerged in the early 21st century as parents sought…
Jackeline is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jacqueline, which originated as the feminine form of Jacques, the French equivalent of James. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew…
Kennadi is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Kennedy. Originally an Irish surname meaning "armored head" or "helmeted chief," Kennedy transitioned to first-name…
Irish surname
"son of Ciaragán"
An attractive Irish surname that is currently used exclusively for girls in the US, likely due to the feminine associations with the first name Kerry and with skating champion Nancy Kerrigan.…
Greek; Hawaiian
"dark, black; heavenly"
Malanii is a feminine name with a melodic, flowing quality. It appears to be a modern variation of names like Melanie (from Greek 'melaina' meaning 'dark' or 'black') or potentially Malani, which has…
Marleny is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin American origins. It appears to be a variation of Marlene, which combines 'Maria' and 'Magdalene' or 'Helena'. The '-y' ending gives it a…
Russian, Arabic; "hope; moist with dew"
"hope; moist with dew"
A timeless cultural crossover name, Nadiya can either be a variant spelling of Nadia, a diminutive of the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "hope"; or derived from the Arabic word Nada, meaning "morning…
Navajo
"beautiful"
Nizhoni is the Navajo word for "beautiful." It's a rare, elegant, and meaningful option, used as a baby name for around 30 baby girls each year. It's uniquely common in Arizona, a large part of…
Quetzaly is a feminine name with roots in the Nahuatl language of ancient Mexico. It derives from 'quetzalli,' meaning 'precious feather' or 'large brilliant tail feather,' particularly associated…
Renatta is a feminine name of Latin and Italian origin, a variation of Renata, which means 'reborn' or 'born again.' This spelling with double 't' adds a distinctive touch to the classical name.…
French
"little rock"
While Rochelle may sound like a twist on Rachel, it has a different origin entirely. Rather than having Biblical and Hebrew ties, it comes from the name of a city on the west coast of France, La…
Portuguese variation of Sapphira, Greek
"sapphire"
The Portuguese word for sapphire was formerly a Top 100 name in Portugal.
Safiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'pure' or 'chosen friend.' This beautiful name appears in Islamic history as the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's wives, giving it significant…
Srinika is a feminine name of Indian origin, particularly prevalent in South Indian cultures. The name typically combines the honorific prefix 'Sri,' which denotes respect, auspiciousness, and divine…
Triniti is a modern feminine spelling variation of Trinity, derived from the Latin word 'trinitas' meaning 'triad' or 'threesome.' This name gained popularity in the late 20th century, driven partly…
Hebrew
"love"
A soft and lovely Hebrew name with an equally lovely meaning. Variations include Ahavah, Ahaba, Ahabah, Ahuva and Ahuvah.
Alinna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Alina (of Slavic origin meaning "bright, beautiful"), a feminine form of Alan (meaning "handsome" or "cheerful"), or…
Alynna is a modern feminine name that likely emerged as an elaborated form of Alina, Lynn, or Alina. With its distinctive 'y' and double 'n,' the name represents contemporary naming trends that favor…
