By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hungarian variation of Alice, German
"noble"
Alíz is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final Z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but its simplicity makes it a…
Lija is a concise, melodic feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Leah or Liah, names with Hebrew origins meaning 'weary' or 'delicate.' Alternatively, it could be…
Invented name
Nabisco has never revealed the origins of their sandwich cookie brand name, but the prevailing theory is that it was derived from Oreodaphne , a genus in the laurel family.
American invented name
A playful and whimsical choice for a child that works as a given name or a nickname (perhaps for Beatrix). American model Binx Walton (born Leona) was nicknamed by her brothers after the Star Wars…
Finnish diminutive of Esteri, Elisabet
"star; pledged to God"
A Finnish nickname for names such as Esteri, Elisabet, or any name starting with Es-.
Adei is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant of Ada, which derives from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' Alternatively, it could be related…
Earl as a feminine name represents an extremely unusual gender crossover of a traditionally masculine name. Earl derives from the Old English 'eorl,' meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior,' and has been…
Adde is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Ada, which has Germanic roots meaning "noble" or "nobility," or it could be derived from the Hebrew name Adah…
Japanese
"flower"
Depending on which characters you use, this Japanese name can have many meanings. The first part can mean "love, affection" or "indigo", while kanji for the second element include those meaning…
Slovene diminutive of Marija
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Slovene Mia cognate, rarely seen in the US.
Eria is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Greek element "eri" meaning "early," or could be a variation of names like Aria or Erica. In some cultures, it appears…
Unknown origin
High-Scrabble-scoring name used by rap couple Lil Scrappy and Adi "Bambi" Benson in 2020. If it has anything to do with xylophones, it comes from a Greek root meaning "wood".
Icelandic
"light breeze"
Blær is a rare Icelandic name meaning "light gust or breeze" that made headlines due to one family's battle to be allowed to use it for their daughter. Iceland has strict name laws and it is not…
Latin
"fiery"
Diminutive of Ignatius or its female form Ignatia – or, if you're thinking outside the box, of Ingrid or even Indigo. British actor, presenter and comedian Noel Fielding named his second daughter…
Goda is a feminine name with ancient Germanic and Norse origins. In Old Norse, it derives from 'góðr' meaning 'good,' while in Germanic languages it may be related to 'god' meaning 'divine' or…
Polish
"rose"
Atti is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names containing the 'at' sound, such as Athena or Attina. In Finnish, it can be a nickname for names like Ateena.…
Adee is a feminine name that can function as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Ad-' such as Adelaide or Adeline, or stand independently as a given name. With its simple two-syllable…
Dera is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish traditions, it may be related to the name Deirdre, meaning "sorrowful" or "broken-hearted" in Gaelic mythology. In African contexts,…
Foye is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from an old English surname meaning 'faith' or 'loyalty,' or have connections to Irish Gaelic origins. The name has a…
