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Baxley
English
"baker's meadow"
A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.
Fenway
English
"through the marsh"
This rare but meaningful name is bestowed upon the children of Boston Red Sox fans in honor of their home ballpark, Fenway Park. Fenway Park is the oldest in the MLB. It was named after the…
Ferdynandy
Ferdynandy is a masculine name that appears to be an uncommon variant or elaboration of Ferdinand, which has Germanic roots meaning 'brave journey' or 'bold protector.' The standard name Ferdinand…
Fey
Word name
Fey, for middle name purposes, could be thought of as a fey spelling of Fay. These days, however, Fey would be considered by most people to be honoring comedian Tina.
Fidelity
Word name
Fidelity is an admirable virtue, yes, but as a name it tends to sound like a financial institution. Faith, Honor, or Patience would be easier to live with than Fidelity.
Findlay
Findlay is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Fionnlagh,' combining elements meaning 'fair' or 'white' and 'warrior' or 'hero.' Historically used as both a surname and…
Findley
Findley is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Fionnlagh, which combines the elements 'fionn' meaning 'fair' or 'white' and 'laogh' meaning 'warrior' or 'hero.'…
Finlay
Irish and Scottish
"fair-haired hero"
Finlay is a Scottish royal name (it belonged to Macbeth"s father) that was revived by several celebrity parents who did a gender switch when they used it for their daughters. Angie Harmon and Jason…
Finlay
Irish and Scottish
"fair-haired hero"
Finlay is a Scottish royal name: it belonged to Macbeth's father, Finlay MacRory--or Findlaech mac Ruaidri--that has a bit of a split personality. It has two acceptable spellings--Finlay and Finley,…
Elaney
Elaney is a modern feminine name that likely emerged as a variant of names like Elaine, Elena, or Alana, or possibly as a combination of the popular 'El-' prefix with the '-aney' suffix found in…
Eisley
German surname
"iron"
Eisley and sister Isley are drawn from the German surname Eisele, which means iron and was often used as a nickname for a blacksmith. More than 100 baby girls were named Eisley in the US last year,…
Carney
Irish
"victory"
This name is a fabulous option for parents looking for a victorious name but who find Victor just a little too obvious. This name can also be spelled Kearney.
Finney
Diminutive of Phineas, English
"the Nubian"
These days Finney is most likely a pet form of Finn, but it was once a standard nickname for the biblical Phineas.
Finnley
Spelling variation of Finley, Irish and Scottish
"fair-haired hero"
This variation adds a second n to the more popular Finley, presumably to provide a more direct link to nickname Finn. Both spellings create a distinctly unisex name. However, while Finley is used…
Eimy
Variation of Amy, Japanese
"beloved; eternity + beauty"
Eimy is an alternative spelling of the French name Amy and is used in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean. Currently popular in Chile, Eimy was also given to 124 babies in the US in 2023, having…
Finty
Diminutive of Fintan, Irish
"white fire, white bull"
A retro nickname for the ancient Irish saint's name Fintan, still heard on occasion in Ireland and the UK. English actress Finty Williams is the most notable bearer.
Finty
Diminutive of Fintan, Irish
"white fire, white bull"
This perky Irish nickname originated as a short form of Fintan, an ancient saint's name. The most notable bearer today is actress Finty Williams (born Tara Cressida Frances), daughter of Dame Judi…
Firefly
English
"glowing insect"
Firefly
English
"glowing insect"
Eilonwy
Welsh
"river melody"
Eilonwy is a rare and poetic Welsh name first recorded in the late 19th century and used by Lloyd Alexander for his novel series The Chronicles of Prydain . The character appeared in Disney's…