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Short form of Ronald, Norse
"ruler's counselor"
Ron is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a shortened form of longer names like Ronald, Aaron, or Byron. Ronald, its most common source, derives from the Old Norse…
Spelling variation of Brett
There are 15 times as many baby boys named Brett than Bret, but this sleeker version is used and has some merits, namely, being sleeker.
Variation of Russell, French
"redhead, fox-colored"
Short but substantial, Russ does not need the full-form Russell to go on the birth certificate. Russ strikes a nice balance between familiar, friendly, and underused.
English diminutive of Deborah, Hebrew
"bee"
The quintessential friendly fifties name, nearly epidemic in its day. Now many grownup Debbies have reverted to the full and lovely form of their name, which modern parents often avoid because of the…
English, diminutive of Walter or Wallace
A Leave It to Beaver/old comic-strip name, vacationing for years with the Griswolds in WallyWorld, but now back as WALL-E?
Timmy is a warm, friendly masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Timothy. The root name Timothy comes from the Greek "Timotheos," meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God," and…
English, diminutive of Theresa
See TERRY.
Donell is a masculine given name that appears to be a variant of Donald or Donnell. The name Donald has Scottish Gaelic origins, derived from 'Domhnall' meaning 'world ruler' or 'world mighty.'…
Tamera is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, typically considered a variant of Tamara. The name Tamara derives from the Hebrew 'tamar,' meaning 'date palm tree,' a symbol of beauty, grace, and…
Variation of Andrea
Arty seventies name usually pronounced AHN-dra.
Tami is a feminine name functioning both as a standalone name and as a diminutive for Tamara. With Hebrew origins, Tamara means "date palm tree," symbolizing beauty and grace. Tami emerged as a…
Diminutive of Nicholas or Nicole
Nicky is a forever-cute short form of Nicholas once used as a full name but now relegated to nickname (no pun intended) status.
Short form of Stanley
"near the stony meadow"
One of the old-school nicknames -- think Ray, Vince, Frank -- that's on the brink of coming back into style. Name him Stanislav or Constantine and he'll have a groovier long form to fall back on.
Liane is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'lia' such as Julia, Amelia, or Cecilia. It may also derive from the French word…
Migdalia is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the place name Migdal or Magdala, meaning 'tower' or 'elevated, magnificent.' The biblical town of Magdala was located on the Sea of…
American variation of Jansen, Dutch, Native American
"son of Jan; yankee"
Yancy has two separate American origins — first as the Native American term for "Yankee," and second as the Americanized variation of the common Dutch surname Jansen. Jan being the Dutch form of…
Kerwin is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English elements 'ceorl' meaning 'free peasant' or 'man' and 'wine' meaning 'friend.' The name can also be found as a surname…
Diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter.
Sandi is a feminine name typically functioning as a diminutive of Sandra or Alexandra, though it has established itself as an independent given name. Popular particularly during the 1950s through the…
Nouveau name that's cute but slight, ala older sisters Tori and Teri.