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Maxie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Maxine or Maxene, which themselves are feminine versions of Maximilian or Maxwell. The name has Latin roots in "maximus," meaning…
Farris is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'knight' or 'horseman,' suggesting bravery and nobility. It also exists as an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó…
Spanish, Portuguese, from Latin
"flowering"
An elaborate floral boy name, most popular in early 20th century Spain.
Huston is a masculine name with English origins, primarily derived from an English surname meaning 'Hugh's town' or 'Hugh's settlement.' Sometimes considered a variation of Houston, Huston has…
Johnie is a masculine name that functions as a variation of Johnny, which itself is a diminutive form of John. Derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' this spelling variant offers…
English
"building site"
A solid, brief but not brusque single-syllable surname with a presidential pedigree.
Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
Variant of Lana or Hawaiian
"to meet"
Launa is the Hawaiian verb meaning "to meet," but many will hear this as Lana with a New Jersey accent, or Lorna with a stuffy nose.
Levie is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, functioning as a variant of Levi, which means 'joined' or 'attached.' This spelling adds a slight European flair to the traditional name, possibly…
Diminutive of Eulalia
Eula is a slightly sweeter and more compact version of Eulalia. Currently, neither name is given to more than a handful of girls each year. Eula was fairly popular in the US during the early…
Arnetta is a feminine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from the masculine name Arnold or Arno, which means "eagle power" or "strong as an eagle." The suffix "-etta" adds a diminutive,…
Nature name
"sandy ridge"
A geographical term for a long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, caused by glaciation.
Osie is a masculine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Oswald (Old English for 'divine power'), Oscar (Old Norse for 'God's spear'), or Hosea (Hebrew for 'salvation').…
Veta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic languages, it can be a diminutive of names containing 'vet,' meaning 'light' or 'council.' In Spanish contexts, it may derive from…
Floretta is a delicate feminine name with Italian and Latin origins, serving as a diminutive form of Flora. It derives from the Latin 'flos' meaning 'flower,' conveying images of blossoming beauty…
Exie is a vintage feminine name that enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Often used as a nickname for names beginning with 'Ex-' or as a…
English from Norse, Hebrew
"God's helmet; God strengthens"
Haskell has two separate forms of origin, the first being from the Ancient Norse given name Ásketill. The Normans converted Ásketill to Aschetil, then the English transformed Aschetil into Haskell,…
Milburn is a masculine name of English origin, derived from geographical surnames meaning 'mill stream' or 'mill by the stream,' combining the Old English elements 'mylen' (mill) and 'burna' (stream…
Short form of Edris, Welsh; Arabic
"lord; studious"
Edris was used occasionally for baby girl 100 years ago, but one can't help but wonder whether those girls might really have been named Edie but with bad handwriting. Edrie is cute, though, and…
Izola is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Italian city of Isola, meaning 'island' in Italian. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Isabel/Isabella…