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English, diminutive of Tamara
Made famous in fifties movies as a wholesome backwoods gal, Tammy was a Top 10 choice from the mid-60s to early-70s, but is now given to fewer than 100 babies per year in the US.
French
"of Thracia"
Almost always a girl's name now.
Arnoldo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing the Italian and Spanish form of Arnold. The name derives from the elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power, rule), meaning 'eagle power'…
Cami is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of names like Camille, Camila, or Cameron. With Latin roots, it relates to 'ceremonial attendant' through its…
French diminutive of Susannah, Hebrew
"lily"
Suzette has a kind of clunky retro charm – so kitsch it's almost cool again.
English surname
"Cyneburga's meadow"
Kimberley is a town in South Africa associated with diamonds and with wealth and luxury in general. It was name for Lord Kimberley, whose surname derived from an English place name. Used for boys in…
English, diminutive of Melissa
A name that works until your daughter is, say, six.
Keven is an alternative spelling of Kevin, a name of Irish Gaelic origin derived from "Caoimhín," meaning "handsome birth" or "gentle birth." The name was borne by a 7th-century Irish saint who was…
Micky is a masculine name commonly used as a diminutive of Michael, which derives from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?' The nickname form has taken on a life of its own as an independent given name.…
Lesli is a feminine variant of Leslie, a name with Scottish origins derived from a place name meaning 'garden of hollies' or 'holly garden.' This spelling variation offers a distinctly feminine touch…
"darling"
The kind of French word name that seemed daring and darling in the 50s and 60s when it was at its peak, Cherie had actually made debut in the US charts back in 1927 when it followed alternative and…
Short form of Thaddeus or variation of Tad
Thad is a tad too slight to stand alone as a name, though as a short form of the imposing Thaddeus it's as serviceable as Ted or Ed.
Russian variation of Ephraim
Phonetic spelling brought to light by actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Variation of Tracy
Popular in the 60s, 70s and 80s, Tracey (and its spelling variation Tracy) have since fallen out of style. As a masculine name, it has been in use since at least the 19th century and was spotlighted…
Michell is a name that can serve as either a feminine variation of Michelle or a masculine alternative spelling of Mitchell. As a feminine name, it derives from the French Michelle, the female form…
Cheri is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the French word 'chérie,' meaning 'darling' or 'beloved.' It emerged as a standalone name in the mid-20th century, particularly gaining…
Sheri is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It emerged primarily as a diminutive form of Sheryl or Cheryl, which themselves derive from the French name Chérie, meaning "beloved" or…
Bethann is a feminine name that represents a creative fusion of the traditional names Beth (a diminutive of Elizabeth) and Ann. With Hebrew origins, this compound name carries the combined meanings…
Wende is a feminine name with Germanic roots, originating as a short form of names containing the element 'wend,' meaning 'to turn' or 'to wander.' It can also be considered a variant of Wendy, which…
Tonja is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Tanya or Tonya, which originated as a Russian diminutive of Tatiana, meaning 'fairy queen' or 'from the family of Tatius.' This…