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American Names for Girls

  1. Frankie-jean

    • Origin:

      American name combination

    • Description:

      Funky, boyish, old-style combo name chosen for their daughter by hip couple Donna D'Ericco and Nikki Sixx.
  2. Riana

    • Origin:

      Contemporary American variation of Rhiannon

    • Description:

      The original Rhiannon has more appeal.
  3. Janae

    • Origin:

      American, modern elaboration of Jane or Jan

    • Description:

      Adds a soupcon of French flair to some old classics with the currently trendy ae ending.
  4. Cailin

    • Origin:

      American variation of Caitlin or Kaylin

    • Description:

      While the Cailin spelling doesn't appear on popularity charts, other forms such as Kaylin and Kaylen do, along with several similar names, from Caitlin to Jalen to Kayla. The result: a name that feels more common than it actually is.
  5. Quadeisha

    • Origin:

      American, a combination of Qadira and Aisha

    • Description:

      Familiar-sounding hybrid name, made more unusual by virtue of the Q.
  6. Quvenzhané

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name from combining "Qulyndreia" and "Venjie"

    • Meaning:

      "Venjie"

    • Description:

      Made famous by Quvenzhané Wallis, the actress.
  7. Nichelle

    • Origin:

      American, contemporary variation of Michelle

    • Description:

      A modern twist on Michelle spotlighted by Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols.
  8. Shantal

    • Origin:

      American variation of Chantal

    • Description:

      Yet another phrase of the sha chorus.
  9. Maleah

    • Origin:

      Variation of Malia

    • Description:

      Oh dear! We can see where you were going with connecting this name to the classic "Leah," but it just doesn't work. We recommend sticking with the classic Malia.
  10. Qunyquekya

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Sister to rising young actress Quvenzhané Wallis.

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