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Spelling variation of Shane
Why add the y.
Variation of Courtney, English from French
"short nose; courteous, from the court"
This spelling variation of Courtney has been popularized by celebrity Kourtney Kardashian.
Alycia is a feminine name representing a modern variation of Alicia, which itself derives from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble type.' This contemporary spelling gained…
Latin from Greek
"cheerful, happy"
Hilary (also spelled with two 'l's) is a hot potato of a name, so closely identified with Sen. Clinton that it's hard for most parents to see it as a baby name. A pity, really, as it's got so much…
French
"stone, boulder"
Though associated with a French saint noted for her holiness and strength of character, this name is somewhat dated and it might be better to look to one of the more modern names popular for little…
Yessenia is a feminine name of Spanish origin, thought to be a variation of Jessenia, which itself may derive from the Persian jasmine flower or possibly from the Hebrew name Yiskah meaning 'to…
Kristyn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Christine or Kristin. It has Greek origins through the root name 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one' or 'follower of Christ.'…
English
"valley of the river Kent"
Variant of Kendall
Spelling variation of Stephanie
Germans spell Stephanie with an f though the i ending is not traditional. Lady Gaga dropped the Stefani and No Doubt's Gwen sports is as a surname. Despite the celebrity connections, we say if you…
Chantel is a feminine name of French origin, derived from 'chant' meaning 'song' or possibly from the place name Chantelle in France. During the 1970s and 1980s, Chantel rose in popularity in the…
Khiry appears to be a contemporary name with several possible origins. It may be related to the Arabic name 'Khairi' meaning 'charitable' or 'benevolent,' with adapted spelling. Alternatively, it…
Spelling variation of Christian, Greek from Latin
"follower of Christ"
Only about 1 percent of babies named Christian are girls, but that was nearly 50 baby girls in the US last year so the name is not unknown. The Kristian variation makes it more reminiscent of Kristen…
Shantel is a feminine name that gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and reached its peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It appears to be a modern creation, possibly derived…
Jessika is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Jessica, which derives from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning 'to behold' or 'God beholds.' This alternative spelling gained…
Arabic
"kind and gentle"
Singer-actress Queen Latifah -- born Dana Owens -- makes this North African Muslim name sing.
Kirstin is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, representing a Norse variant of Christina, ultimately derived from the Greek word 'christianos' meaning 'follower of Christ.' Popular throughout…
Martika is a feminine name that gained recognition primarily through the American pop singer Martika (Marta Marrero) who achieved fame in the late 1980s with hits like 'Toy Soldiers.' The name…
Kanisha is a feminine given name that gained recognition in the United States primarily from the 1970s through the 1990s. The name may be a variant of Keisha or Kaneisha, with the 'Ka-' prefix…
Kanesha is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variant of Kenesha or possibly a combination name. The '-esha' suffix became popular in the United States during the late 20th century.…
Infant as a feminine name is highly unusual and unconventional. Rather than functioning as a traditional given name, it appears to be either a placeholder name or possibly a translation error.…