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Feminine form of Fred or compound of Fred and Ella, English
"peaceful ruler; + all, completely; + fairy maiden"
A rare and clunky femininization of the classic Fred, for those who like the airy -ella over the spiky -erika, Fredella may also be considered a compound name. As such, it may simply mean "peaceful…
Variation of Christalyn or Krystal, English, Greek
"Christian; crystal"
A variation of Christalyn, itself a modern feminine form of Christian or Christina, Kristolyn is notably associated with Broadway star and actress, Kristolyn Lloyd. The name may be considered a…
Medieval English
"friendship; to love + lucky, fortunate"
A medieval name with a light, friendly feel, Amphelise emerged in the 11th or 12th century from the Latin Amphelisia. While the exact meaning is unknown, theories include that it is a blend of amicus…
English
"path to a triangular piece of land"
While Carraway brings to mind Nick Carraway, the narrator of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby , there is no reason why this cool surname-name wouldn't work on a girl. Modern and stylish, with a…
Variation of Trudy, Literature
"spear of strength"
Also spelled as Truvy, this sassy yet gentle sounding name feels both vintage and contemporary, fitting in with Trudie and Ivy, along with Jovie and True. Likely inspired by Gertrude (meaning "spear…
Truvy is a name with a fresh yet retro sound, Southern charm, and a modern, nickname-y vibe. It appears in the 1987 play, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, and its subsequent film adaptation where…
Elaboration of Maeve, Mavis, Maven, or Mabel
"she who intoxicates; songbird; one who understands; lovable"
A twist on Madeline, a spin on Maybelline, or an elaboration of Maeve, Mavis, or Maven, Maveline contains plenty of stylish sounds that may appeal to contemporary parents. Pronounced as MAV-uh-line…
"fawn, young deer"
If you like Bambi but want something just a shade less cutesy, Fawnie might be the one for you. A nickname-y elaboration of Fawn, it means "young deer", and while it is still very sweet, its sounds…
English compound name
"beloved, pearl, drop of the sea + happy, carefree"
Fairy-like and evocative with a hint of cottagecore, Maeblythe is a blend of two popular middle names that come together to make a rare compound name. It might be interpreted as meaning "beloved and…
"sea power"
A unique surname style choice, Sewall may appeal to fans of Louisa May Alcott or those looking for a rare sea-inspired option. Also spelled as Sewell, it likely comes from the Middle English given…
Word name
"pride, being proud, self-esteem"
Pryde, a creative respelling of the English word Pride, may be viewed in two ways. On one hand, it has the positive associations of being proud of yourself and of celebrating your own achievements,…
Elaboration of Marcella or Marcelle, Latin
"warlike; dedicated to Mars"
A sweet elaboration of Marcella, Marcia, and family, that may appeal if you like the style and frills of Marceline, Juliette, and Nicolette. Relating back to the Roman god of war, Mars, its meaning…
"boar battle"
One of the rare English surname names originally derived from a female given name: Eoforhild (Everild), meaning "boar battle". Also spelled Averill, it's an extremely rare choice today, but shares…
Modern invention, English
"night; meadow by the round hill"
Noxli is an ultra-modern choice but with a hint of history borrowed from the Roman Nox and the feel of choices like Tesni and Mabli. On one hand, it may be considered a spelling variation of Knoxley…
"lily"
Magical and intriguing, Liliore is a rare member of the Lily family, most notably borne by American heiress and philanthropist, Liliore Green Rains, who was likely named for her mother, Lillian. A…
Medieval form of Joyce, Latin
"lord; humorous, merry, playful"
Bright and jubilant but sophisticated too, Jocosa is a Medieval variant of the mid-century favorite Joyce. While Joyce started out as Latinization of a Breton name meaning "lord", it has since come…
Variation of Winslow, English
"friend's hill"
Traditionally used as a masculine name and a surname, Winslow began to climb the charts for girls in the 2010s, likely due to its similarity to Willow and Harlowe, and because of the sweet nickname…
English, German, French, Irish
"whose, of which; highest part, above; one from South Munster"
A new-age literary name, Dessen is the surname of Y.A. author, Sarah Dessen, writer of That Summer, Just Listen, and The Truth About Forever . With nickname Dessie, it may appeal to fans of the…
Variation of Terrell, English
"to pull, stubborn; land"
Blending the popular Ty- beginning of Tyler with the Biblical-esque ending of Gabriel, Eliel, and Azriel, Tyriel is a modern choice deriving from a anglicized Norman surname. As such, it may mean "to…
Elaboration of Amora and Amor, Latin
"love"
A fanciful and frilly form of Amora, Amore, and Amor, Amorella combines the Latin word for love with the popular -ella ending. As such, it could simply mean "love", but if it is viewed as a smoosh…
