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Mitchel is a masculine name derived from Michael, with Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' This variant spelling emerged as both a surname and given name, offering a slightly less common…
English, diminutive
"small valley"
The kind of name last found in northern Wisconsin in the 1950s, and even then it was probably a nickname for Delbert.
Derrell is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the surname Darrell, which originated from Norman French 'd'Airelle,' referring to someone from Airelle in France. The name has been…
English diminutive of Catherine, Greek
"pure"
One of the most popular nicknames of the fifties and sixties — and who could forget the romantic heroine of "Wuthering Heights"? — now largely ignored in favor of Cate or Kate.
Lanita is a feminine name with multiple cultural influences. It may function as a diminutive form of Lana, itself derived from names like Alana or Svetlana, or it could be a feminine variation of…
English diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Long one of the most popular girls' names starting with P , Patti replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter but has now joined her in the retirement home.
French variation of PATRICIA
"noble"
Patrice is a more modern-sounding and polished unisex alternative to Patricia.
Tambra is a feminine name with a melodious, rhythmic quality. It appears to be a variant of Tamara, which derives from the Hebrew name Tamar meaning "date palm" or "palm tree." The altered spelling…
Cathi is a feminine name primarily serving as a diminutive or variant spelling of Catherine or Cathy. Derived ultimately from the Greek name Aikaterine or Hekaterine, its meaning is debated but…
Cindi is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive and variant spelling of Cindy, which itself originated as a nickname for Cynthia. The name ultimately derives from Greek mythology, where Cynthia…
Danita is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of Dana (itself having Hebrew origins meaning 'judge') with the feminine suffix '-ita' which is common in…
Debi is a feminine name primarily used as a friendly, approachable nickname for Deborah or Debra. These parent names have Hebrew origins meaning 'bee' or 'industrious one.' The simplified spelling…
English diminutive of Deborah, Hebrew
"bee"
During the heyday of Deborah, Debra, and Debra — the late 1950s and early 60s — there were enough baby girls named Deb, just Deb, for it to make the Top 1000. Today, Deb is literally extinct for…
Debbi is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Deborah, which has Hebrew origins meaning "bee." This shorter variant gained independent popularity during the 1950s and 1960s in…
Dorene is a feminine name that emerged as a variant of Doreen in the mid-20th century. Both derive from the Greek name Dora, a diminutive of names containing the element 'doron' meaning 'gift.'…
Diminutive of Geraldine, feminine variation of Gerald, English and French
"ruler with the spear"
Boyish nicknames for girls -- like Charlie and Frankie -- are in fashion, but Geraldine is out. Gerri just might split the difference.
Diminutive of Gerladine, feminine variation of Gerald, English and French
Out of fashion alongside the full form - Geraldine. But with boyish nicknames for girls rising, maybe Geri isn't so far out.
Diminutive of Valentina, Valerie, etc, Latin
"strength, health"
Occasionally used as an independent name, but why.
Diminutive of Victor, Latin
"conqueror"
This short form of classic Victor is popular in its own right in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Spelling variation of Lisa
"pledged to God"
While Liesa is the German short form of mother name Elizabeth, Leisa is a spelling variation and is pronounced just like Lisa, though some people say it Lee-sha.