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Nikole is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Nicole, which is the French feminine form of Nicholas, derived from Greek elements meaning "victory of the people." This variation…
English word name
"like an angel"
As the popular 80s and 90s Angelica falls more and more out of favor, word name Angelic is feeling extra fresh. Fitting in with the trend of grandiose and ethereal word names such as Legend and…
West African (Fula)
"bold"
Possibly meaning "bold", this West African surname is less commonly found as a first name, too.
Jenni is a feminine given name primarily used as a diminutive form of Jennifer. Jennifer originates from the Cornish name Guinevere, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair one.' Jenni offers a friendlier,…
Greek, diminutive of Nicole
Streamlined version of outdated Nicki.
English
"clearing on a bank"
The Shirley of the 1950s. Shelley Winters was born a Shirley.
German; English, from Greek
"people of victory"
Nicola, an elegant Latinate feminization of Nicholas, has long been standard issue for English girls but for some reason has never voyaged across the Atlantic, which we consider a pity, especially as…
French from Latin
"from Germany"
This French feminine version of Germain is a unisex choice in the U.S., also spelled Jermaine, Jemaine, and Germain. Rooted in the ancient Latin Germanus, which may mean sprout or brother, it's no…
Arabic
"powerful, mighty"
One of the names of Allah, this name is also associated with basketball great Kareem Abdul Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr.).
Sharla is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a feminine variant of Charles, ultimately derived from Germanic roots meaning 'free man,' or it could be an Americanized form of…
Toriano is a melodic masculine name with Italian roots, likely derived from the Italian city of Turin (Torino). It can be considered an elaborated form of Tori or an extension of names like Toro or…
Variation of Cheryl, English compound name blending Cheryl and Lyn
"dear lake; dear + pretty"
Sweet and retro, Cherilyn peaked in 1972, when Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian) rose to fame. Possibly not quite ready for a comeback, though perhaps fun nickname Cherry might swing it.
Consuela is a feminine Spanish name derived from the Latin word 'consolari,' meaning 'to console' or 'to comfort.' This beautiful name carries the connotation of someone who brings solace and support…
Chadd is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Chad, which originated from the Old English name Ceadda, meaning 'battle' or 'warrior.' This alternative spelling with the doubled 'd'…
Yolonda is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Yolanda, which has Spanish origins from the medieval name Violante, derived from the Latin 'viola' meaning 'violet flower.' The…
Tawnya is a feminine name with American origins, emerging as a variant of the name Tanya in the mid-20th century. Derived from the Russian diminutive of Tatiana, which ultimately comes from the Latin…
French
"beloved"
For years there was only one Cher, and then along came the charming heroine of the movie "Clueless." The world now officially has enough Chers in it.
Katina is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from Katerina or Katharina, ultimately meaning "pure." In Greek culture, it's often used as a diminutive of Katerina. The name carries a melodic…
Catina is a feminine name with possible Italian or Greek origins. It may be a variation of Katina or Catrina, or a diminutive form of Caterina (Italian for Catherine). The name has a melodic, flowing…
Diminutive of Nicola, Nicole, Nicolette
Once the teenaged babysitter, now more likely to be the mom who hires her. The names many variations include Nickee, Nickie, Nickey, Nicky, Niki, Nikkee, Nikkey, Nikki, Nikkie, Nikky, and Niky.