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Guthry
Guthry is a masculine name of Scottish and Gaelic origin, a variant spelling of Guthrie. The traditional name derives from 'gaothaire,' meaning 'windy place' or 'from the windy spot,' referring to a…
Guy
French
"wood"
The patron saint of comedians and dancers (also known as St Vitus) has a name that is both the ultimate everyman, and has a hint of British aristocracy. In the States, Guy was most popular in the…
Gwenny
Gwenny is a charming diminutive feminine name typically used as a nickname for Gwendolyn, Gwen, or Guinevere. These names have Welsh origins, with Gwendolyn meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed ring' and…
György
György is the Hungarian form of George, derived from the Greek name Georgios meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' This masculine name has been significant in Hungarian culture for centuries, with…
Gypsy
English
"wanderer"
Gypsy, long associated with the intellectual stripper Gypsy Rose Lee and the musical that was made about her life, was used by Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings as the middle name of their daughter…
Hadley
English
"heathery field"
Hemingway readers will recognize this as the name of Papa's first wife (and, eventually, actress Mariel's grandmother). But in Victorian times, Hadley and Hedley were actually more popular for boys.
Carmy
Carmy is a diminutive nickname that can serve as a standalone given name. It may be derived from names like Carmen, Carmel, or Carmela, which have Latin and Hebrew origins meaning "garden" or…
Hadly
Hadly is a feminine name with English origins, possibly derived from place names containing the Old English element 'haed' meaning 'heather' or 'heathland.' It may also be a variation of Hadley,…
Bassy
Bassy is a feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form or nickname. It may derive from names like Sebastian or Bass, or it could relate to music, referencing the bass sound or instrument.…
Haely
Haely is a feminine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Haley or Hayley. The original name derives from Old English elements, combining either "hay" (meaning enclosure) and "leah"…
Annesley
Variation of Ansley, English
"clearing with a hermitage"
Latter-day Ashley that comes in a range of spelling variations. Ansley and Ainsley have both hit the Top 1000 in recent years.
Hailsey
Invented name
A name inspired by such popular choices as Hailey, Halsey, and Hallie.
Haily
Haily is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Hailey, which derived from an English surname. The surname came from the Old English words 'hēg' (hay) and 'lēah' (clearing or…
Hainey
Hainey is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó hÉanaigh or O'Heney, meaning 'descendant of Éanna' (bird-like). Initially used as a family name, Hainey…
Eilany
Eilany is a modern feminine name with possible roots in Irish and Hebrew origins. It may be a creative variation of names like Eileen (Irish for 'bright, shining one') or Eliana (Hebrew for 'God has…
Haizley
Variation of Haisley, modern invented name
Haisley, but with more pizzazz.
Haley
English
"hay meadow"
Young actor Haley Joel Osment to the contrary, this name in all its variations has become too popular for girls to survive as a boys' choice. Hailey, Haily Halley, Hallie, Hayley.
Effy
Greek, diminutive of Euphemia
"fair speech"
This can be a short form of any Greek girls' name starting with 'Ef', such as Efstraria or Efrosini. It has also been suggested as a possible nickname for Elizabeth.
Hallary
Hallary is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Hillary. Hillary derives from Latin and Old French origins meaning "cheerful" or "happy," or possibly from a surname referring to…
Carmody
Irish
"descendant of Cearmaid"
Anglicized form of Irish Ó Cearmada, which is reminiscent of other jaunty Irish surnames like Cassidy and Connolly.