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English diminutive or names ending with 'etta' or 'ette'
"little"
Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.
Imrie is a feminine name with Scottish roots, derived from the surname Imrie which originated from the place name Imrie in Angus, Scotland. The place name itself may have Gaelic origins, possibly…
Kaysie is a modern feminine name that serves as a creative spelling variant of Casey or Kacie. Originally an Irish surname derived from 'Cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful,' it evolved into…
English, nickname
Old man nicknames on girls, like Frankie and Georgie, are a rising trend. Kennie fits into this style, and could honor a Kenneth or any other Ken- name.
Lindie is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive or variant spelling of Linda or Lindsay. With Germanic roots, Linda means 'gentle, soft' or 'beautiful,' while Lindsay was originally a Scottish…
Mercie is a feminine name that evolved as a variation of Mercy, which originated as a virtue name during the Puritan era. While Mercy refers to compassion and forgiveness, Mercie softens the name…
Nyomie is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Naomi, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delightfulness.' This contemporary spelling adds a distinctive touch…
Paislie is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of Paisley, a Scottish surname and place name derived from the town of Paisley in Scotland. The name gained popularity as a given name in…
Diminutive of Talia, Hebrew
"gentle dew from heaven"
Tallie is a seldom-heard nickname name that, with the ascendance of Hallie and Callie, we might just be hearing more of. In Colonial times, Tallie was also a nickname for Natalie.
Diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
"she who brings happiness"
A sassy, spunky name for the bold parent who doesn't remember Mrs. Ed Norton on The Honeymooners or who's into the nicknames-as-given-names trend sweeping the UK and returning to the US. Trixie is a…
Bailie is a feminine name with Scottish roots, originally derived from the occupation of a bailiff or city administrator. This occupational surname-turned-first-name follows the trend of professional…
Bettie is a feminine name originating as a diminutive form of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'devoted to God.' Bettie represents a variation of…
Cammie is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive form of names like Camilla, Cameron, or Campbell. With Scottish and Latin origins, its ultimate meaning relates to 'one who assists…
Elenie is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Helen or Elena, derived from Greek origins meaning 'bright' or 'shining light.' This particular form blends the traditional Elena with a…
Elie is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, though this entry focuses on its feminine usage. As a female name, it's often a short form of Elizabeth, Eleanor, or Ellen, originating from…
Emillie is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Emily, featuring a French-influenced spelling with the double 'l' and 'ie' ending. The name derives from the Latin "Aemilia," a feminine form…
Hannie is a feminine name with Dutch origins, commonly used as a diminutive form of Johanna or Hannah. Both parent names have Hebrew roots, with Hannah meaning "grace" or "favor" and Johanna meaning…
Jannie is a feminine name with multiple origins, functioning as a diminutive of Janet or Janice, which ultimately derive from Jane (a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'). In Dutch and…
Diminutive of Georgia or Jorja
The British love nickname-names, and Jorgie is one of those cute baby names for girls among the Top 1000 in the UK but rarely found in the US. It's cute in a retro way -- think the song and movie…
Kennedie represents a feminine, modernized spelling variation of Kennedy, which originated as an Irish surname meaning "helmeted head" or "armored head." This particular spelling with an -ie ending…