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Dorathy
Dorathy is an uncommon variant spelling of Dorothy, a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'gift of God.' The traditional Dorothy gained significant popularity in the early 20th century, partly due…
Dorey
Dorey is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Dorothy, which comes from the Greek name Dorothea meaning 'gift of God.' It can also be considered a variation of Dora or Doris. Dorey…
Cathay
Anglicized version of Italian Catai; place name
A perfect example of what a difference a single letter can make. Add an 'a' to the ho-hum Cathy and you have the old name for China, often used by such poets as Edna St. Vincent Millay and Ezra Pound.
Catey
Catey is a diminutive variant of Catherine/Katherine, ancient Greek names meaning 'pure.' This spelling variation gives a traditional nickname a distinctive touch, setting it apart from the more…
Aleksy
Polish, from Greek
"defending men"
An intriguing Polish form of Alexander that's both unique and familiar-sounding.
Ady
Ady is a feminine name with multiple origins and meanings. It can be a diminutive of names like Adelaide, Adeline, or Adrienne, all deriving from Germanic and Latin roots meaning 'noble' or…
Adahy
Cherokee
"woods"
Derived from the Cherokee word adohi , meaning "woods." But buyer beware: Adahy is very close to the Cherokee word for "poison," adahi'i .
Abey
Abey is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a diminutive form of Abraham, meaning "father of multitudes" in Hebrew, or a variant of Abbie. In some contexts, it appears as an…
Catesby
English surname, meaning unknown
As surname names for girls become more popular, we could see Catesby catching on among style-conscious parents. Bonus: it easily shortens to the girlish nickname Cate.
Catesby
English surname, meaning unknown
Brand new surname option that's equally appealing on girls and boys. In Shakespeare's Richard III , Catesby is a double agent working for Richard III of England. He was based on the real-life Sir…
Bellamey
Bellamey is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Bellamy, which has French origins meaning 'beautiful friend' or 'good friend' (from 'bel ami'). This somewhat rare name carries an…
Casy
Casy is a feminine name with American origins, often considered a modern variant of Casey or Kasey. The name has a casual, friendly appeal with its short and sweet composition. Casey traditionally…
Cassy
Cassy is a feminine diminutive of Cassandra, which derives from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), meaning "she who entangles men." In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess blessed with…
Belinay
Turkish
"reflection of the moon on a lake"
A popular name in its native Turkey, with one of the most poetic meaning around.
Anthoney
Anthoney is a variant spelling of the more common Anthony, a name with ancient Roman origins from the gens (family name) Antonius. This alternative spelling retains the same pronunciation while…
Cassowary
Malay
"large flightless bird"
Cassowary
Malay
"large flightless bird"
Belamy
Belamy is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bellamy, which derives from the French phrase 'bel ami' meaning 'beautiful friend' or 'fair friend.' This slightly simplified…
Cassity
Cassity is a feminine name that likely originated as a transferred surname, possibly derived from the Irish surname Cassidy, which means 'curly-haired.' As a first name, it emerged in the late 20th…
Beirney
Beirney is an uncommon masculine name with likely Irish or Scottish Gaelic origins, possibly deriving from names like Bernard, Bjorn, or as a variant of Barney (itself a diminutive of Barnabas). The…