Updated October 2026
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Modern invented name
Quiana might be thought of as the first synthetic name. Quiana was popular in the 1970s and 80s, along with the same-named form of polyester.
Mellissa is a feminine variation of Melissa, derived from the Greek word 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee.' This spelling with double 'l' adds a distinctive touch to the classic name while maintaining its…
Kylene is a feminine name with modern American origins, likely derived as a blend of the popular prefix 'Ky-' with the feminine suffix '-lene.' It may be considered a variation of Kylie or an…
Shavon is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Siobhan, the Irish feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' Alternatively, it could be a modern creation…
Modern variant of Letitia
"joy, happiness"
Latisha peaked in popularity in the US in 1979, reaching #221.
Sharee is a feminine name that gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. It likely developed as a variation of Sherry or Cherie, both derived from the French 'chérie'…
Spelling variation of Megan, Welsh diminutive of Margaret
"pearl"
Meghann is one of the many variations of Megan, this one introduced by lovely White Lotus actress Meghann Fahy.
Shanika appears to be a modern constructed name that emerged in the United States in the 1960s and gained popularity through the 1970s and 1980s. The prefix 'Sha-' is found in many contemporary names…
Latosha combines the French-derived prefix 'La-' (meaning 'the') with 'Tosha,' which may have multiple origins. Tosha could be a diminutive of names like Natasha (of Slavic origin meaning 'birthday…
Jeremey is an alternate spelling of Jeremy, which derives from the Hebrew name Jeremiah (Yirmeyahu), meaning 'God will uplift' or 'appointed by God.' This variant spelling gives the classic name a…
Sharonda appears to be a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States during the 1960s and gained peak popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. The name likely developed as a variant or…
Mindi is a feminine name that emerged primarily as a nickname or diminutive form, but gained usage as an independent given name during the mid-20th century. It likely developed as a shortened version…
Phonetic variation of Siobhan
Many of the parents who choose this name may not even be aware of the lovely Irish_Gaelic name that spawned it.
Mellisa is an alternative spelling of the more common Melissa, a name with Greek origins meaning "honey bee." This variant spelling emerged as parents sought ways to personalize traditional names…