By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Compound name
"elf ruler + grace"
A little like Adrianne, this compound name blends classic Anne with modern Aubrey.
Compound name, English
A compound name, blending classic, international Ana, and the modern Aubrey. It could be pronounced in two different ways.
Elaboration of Aubrey, English
"elf ruler"
Aubrey, combined with the suffix -ena . Aubriena or Aubrienna could be other spellings.
Variation of Asha or Ashley
Although Ashala is steadily yet quietly used as a name in its own right, it seems to be an invention derived from either Asha, a Sanskrit word and name meaning "hope" and also sometimes a variant of…
Hebrew
"pledge"
Arliss is most famous as the name of a few high-profile male characters, though it can just as easily work for a baby girl.
English diminutive of Aminta and Araminta, Greek
"defender"
Minty isn't a fresh word name — it's an old-fashioned nickname for Araminta, the romantic smoosh name coined by playwright William Congreve in 1693.
English feminization of Charles, German and French
"free man"
Charlotte is a Top 10 name now and Charlie is hugely popular for both girls and boys, along with Charlee, Charli, Charleigh, and Charley for girls. So why does Charla have none of this fashion power?…
Variation of Apollonia or Abilene, or invented name
For those who are trying to nudge Abeleen, the Texas place-name, toward Adeline, the stylish girls' name. Unfortunately, you arrive somewhere short of a happy medium.
English word name
"waterfall"
A nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls and flowing water, with a plausible, name-y sound thanks to it similarity to Cassie, Cassidy, and Cade.
"antiquity"
Your daughter will like this better at twenty than she will at fifty.
English diminutive of Cassandra or Cassia, Greek
"shining or excelling man; cinnamon"
Ties to the unfortunate Mama are now unraveling, leaving Cass or Cassie to stand on its own as a fresher sounding Cathy or Kate. With gender-neutral names abound and the growing trend of boyish…
Variation of Cass, English, or diminutive, of Kassia or Kassiani, Greek
Many C forms of this name are becoming more popular, from Cassia for girls to Cassian, Cassius, and Caspian for boys, so Kass feels more possible today too. And Kassia and Kassiani are both…
"answer"
An implied spiritual meaning makes this a plausible new name.
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Feminization of Anson, English
"son of Agnes"
Sounds too much like the name of a hotel.
English diminutive of Katherine, Greek
We're hearing Kat more and more being used by Katherines who are tired of Kathy, Kate and Katie. Katti or Kattie is another possibility.
Variation of Katherine or more specifically, Kathryn, that is sure to add complications.
Diminutive of Joan, English
"God is gracious"
A Colonial-era nickname for Joan.
Short form of Nancy or Ann, Hebrew
"grace"
Nanny, like Fanny, is an old-fashioned nickname not due for a comeback any time soon.
