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Short form of Gertrude, German
"strength of a spear"
Gert is an old school nickname for one of the oldest school names, Gertrude. Only the most adventurous, so-far-out-it's-in baby namers will choose Gertrude or Gert today, but it's definitely geek…
Gerd is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from ancient Germanic elements meaning "protection" or "enclosure." The name is particularly common in Scandinavian countries and Germany, where…
Diminutive of any T-starting name
Some sources connect Tata to. variety of origins and meanings, most often "father", but as a name in English-speaking countries it might be a nickname for Tatiana or something similar.
Diminutive of Gerladine, feminine variation of Gerald, English and French
"ruler with the spear"
Out of fashion alongside the full form - Geraldine. But with boyish nicknames for girls rising, maybe Geri isn't so far out.
Nati is a versatile name used for both boys and girls across several cultures. As a feminine name, it often functions as a diminutive of Natalia or Natalie, derived from Latin 'natalis' meaning…
Jere as a feminine name typically functions as a shortened form of Jeremiah, Jeri, or other Jer- names, though it can also stand independently. When used for girls, it represents the trend of…
African Nigerian
"she is our joy"
A bit masculine in feel.
Persian
"cute"
Cute in Persian, verboten here.
Irish
"cloud"
One of the boys' names that sounds fresher today for a girl. Second-best-spelling for boys, Neal, may work even better for girls.
Diminutive of Cornelia, Dutch, Sanskrit
"horn; sapphire blue"
As a Sanskrit name, Neel is typically used for boys, however a small percentage of girls are given the name too. Meaning "sapphire blue", alternative forms include Neela, Nila, Neelam, Neelim,…
Nema is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'blessing' or 'grace,' while in Hebrew it can mean 'pleasant' or 'melody.' The name also appears in some Slavic languages…
Mende
"sweet"
Friendly and energetic name from the Mende language of West Africa.
Literature, Latin, Japanese, Hebrew
"holy wood; sound + reality, waves, truth; pleasant"
Light, sweet, and multicultural, Nemi is a simple name with a complex etymology. It notably appears as the title character of a 90s comic strip, drawn by Lisa Myhre, who likely took the name from an…
Hebrew
"candle, light"
Because of its meaning, this is a symbolic name given to girls born on Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.
"plant"
Botanical Hebrew choice that leads to the sweet vintage nickname Nettie.
Gaye is a feminine name with multiple origins and meanings. In English contexts, it developed as a variant of Gail or a feminine form of Guy, ultimately derived from Germanic elements meaning…
Gori is an uncommon feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It may derive from Georgian origins, where Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, or from Japanese, where it can mean 'ice.' In some African…
Nyva is a rare and distinctive feminine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from the Slavic word 'niva,' meaning 'field' or 'farmland,' connecting the name to agricultural…
Gari is a feminine name that can have multiple origins, depending on cultural context. As a feminine name, it may be a variant spelling of Gary (which was traditionally masculine, derived from…
English
"spear man"
While not generally thought of as unisex, this is a male name that, like Perry and Barry, has occasionally been used for girls over the years.
