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Jameel
Jameel is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful,' 'handsome,' or 'graceful.' Traditionally spelled جميل in Arabic, the name has been used throughout the Islamic world for centuries.…
Jed
Diminutive of Jedidiah, Hebrew
"beloved of the Lord"
Cowboyish short form that's both macho and cool. Got prime time exposure on The West Wing .
Kristoffer
Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling. Not true: It has authentic roots as a…
Kristofer
Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
Kristofer and all his cousins (and kousins) is an ancient name that was hugely popular from the 1970s through the 1990s, spawning a wide number of variations. Americans will be familiar with this…
Shaun
Spelling variation of Sean
Shaun is the least popular spelling of the once-wildly popular name, more usually spelled Sean or Shawn. Parents who have a reason to choose this name now would (and should) most likely go with the…
Cristy
Cristy is a feminine name that evolved as a diminutive form of Christina or Crystal, though now often stands as an independent given name. Derived ultimately from the Greek word 'christos' meaning…
Adrain
Adrain is a masculine name that appears to be a spelling variation of Adrian, which derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' - an ancient town in northern Italy. This alternative…
Lakesha
Lakesha is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century. It appears to be a creative variation combining the popular prefix 'La-' (meaning 'the' in Romance…
Donta
Donta is a masculine given name that emerged in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century. It may be a shortened form of names like Ladontae or a variation of Dante (derived from the…
Nakisha
Nakisha is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in the 1960s, gaining moderate popularity through the 1970s and 1980s. It may have evolved as a creative variation of names like…
Kenisha
Kenisha appears to be a modern feminine given name that likely emerged in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. The name may be a variant or elaboration of 'Keisha' with the…
Aja
Spelling variation of Aya or Hindi
"goat"
Sounds like and is often confused with Asia, though it has an air of retro cool via the seminal Steely Dan album. Or, pronounced eye-ah, it can be an alternate spelling of the international favorite…
Ariane
Ariane is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing the French form of Ariadne. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name…
Crissy
Crissy is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Christina or Crystal, though it now often stands as an independent name. Christina derives from Greek meaning 'follower of Christ,'…
Christel
Christel is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Christina or Christine. Popular throughout Germany, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands, it represents a variation…
Kindra
Kindra is a feminine name that emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative variation, possibly derived from the word "kin" or as a blend of names like Kimberly and Sandra. It may also relate to the…
Natosha
Natosha is a feminine name that emerged as a variant of Natasha, which is itself a Russian diminutive of Natalia, meaning 'birthday' or 'born on Christmas Day' from the Latin 'natalis.' The spelling…
Shanita
Shanita appears to be a modern feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Shanita or Juanita, with possible influence from names like Anita (a diminutive of Ana, meaning 'grace'). The…
Shaunna
Shaunna is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Shauna, which itself is the feminine form of Shaun/Sean, meaning 'God is gracious' with Irish and Hebrew roots. This particular…
Somer
Somer is a modern unisex name though more commonly used for girls, with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Summer, evoking the warmth and vibrancy of the season, or it could…