Updated November 2023
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Welsh
"warrior chief"
Now that Kimberly is no longer one of the top girl names, Kim or long form Kimball feel more gender neutral.
Diminutive of names beginning with Lu
Lu is an adorable mini-name that could be short for Luna, Lucinda, Luisa, or any other name beginning with the letters Lu. Or it can just stand on its own in first or middle place.
Luann is a feminine name that emerged as a combination of the names Lou and Ann, or as a variation of Luana. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century,…
Randle is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'rand' meaning 'rim of a shield' and 'wolf' meaning 'wolf.' It's a variant of Randall or Randolph, with a slightly softer…
Feminine variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
Jan, not short for Janet or Janice but standing on its own, ranked in the Top 200 throughout the 1950s but dropped off the Top 1000 in the 1980s and now is a truly extinct name, given to fewer than…
Joette is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Jo or Josephine, with the feminine French suffix "-ette" added for a more delicate quality. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew…
Jacalyn is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Jacqueline, which itself is the feminine form of Jacques, the French equivalent of James. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name…
Jerrold is a masculine name of Germanic origin, essentially a variant of Gerald, which combines elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule' or 'power.' This spelling variation emerged in English-speaking…
Gayla is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It most likely developed as a feminine form of Gale (meaning "cheerful" or "merry" in Middle English) or as a variant of Gaila, which has…
Evon is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Yvonne, which comes from the Germanic name element 'iv' or 'yew,' symbolizing the yew tree that represented strength and…
Denice is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Denise, which originated as the female form of Denis/Dennis. The name derives from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and…
Denese is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Denise, which derives from the masculine name Dennis. The ultimate origin is the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'devoted to…
Ricci is a masculine name with Italian origins, primarily used as a diminutive form of Ricardo (Richard). Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'powerful' and 'ruler,' Ricci literally translates to…
Robbin is a unisex name that functions primarily as a masculine name in American usage, though it appears as a feminine name in some contexts. It originated as a medieval diminutive of Robert (from…
Debrah is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of the biblical name Deborah, derived from Hebrew meaning 'bee.' This particular spelling offers a more phonetic approach than the…
Kathi is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Katherine. With Greek roots in the name Aikaterine, it carries the meaning 'pure' or 'clear.' This shortened, more casual variant became…
Michial is an uncommon spelling variant of Michael, one of the most enduring masculine names throughout Western history. While the traditional Michael comes from Hebrew meaning 'Who is like God?',…
Michale is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Michael, one of history's most enduring names. Derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' or 'gift from…
Valinda is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a combination of the Latin prefix 'val' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy' with the Spanish suffix 'linda' meaning 'beautiful,'…
Rahn is a concise masculine name with diverse origins. In German contexts, it derives from Middle High German 'rah' meaning 'slender' or 'thin,' originally a nickname for someone of slim build. It…