By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Onna is a feminine name with Japanese origins, meaning 'woman' or 'lady.' It has been used as a given name in both Japanese culture and internationally. In Western contexts, Onna may be appreciated…
Variation of Reign or Rain; English word name
"royal authority; water falling in drops condensed from vapor in the atmosphere"
Rein, along with Reign, have taken over from Rain as a trendy word name. Should you rein it in or let it rein? Okay, bad puns we know, but that's the downside of word names. This is a true unisex…
Arabic
"noble"
Sari is a cute spin on Sarah, though some may hear it as "sorry," and it is also an item of clothing worn in India. These days many people will also confuse Sari with Suri, the lovely and unsual name…
Tami is a feminine name functioning both as a standalone name and as a diminutive for Tamara. With Hebrew origins, Tamara means "date palm tree," symbolizing beauty and grace. Tami emerged as a…
African variation of Zoe
See ZELLA.
Adja is a feminine name with roots in several cultures. In West African traditions, particularly in Senegal among the Wolof people, Adja is a respectful title for a woman who has completed the…
Adna is a feminine name with ancient roots and cross-cultural significance. In Hebrew, it means 'pleasure' or 'delight,' while in Bosnian it's associated with 'paradise.' The name appears in the…
Amir as a feminine name represents an interesting cross-cultural adaptation, as it is traditionally a masculine name in Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew cultures where it means 'prince,' 'commander,' or…
Angy is a diminutive feminine name that likely developed as a nickname for Angela or Angelina, which derive from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' This short, sweet variation…
Avry is a contemporary feminine name that exemplifies modern naming trends with its sleek, concise style. Likely a creative variation of Avery, which itself began as an English surname before…
English diminutive of Catherine
"pure"
Time was, even C-starting Catherines who called themselves Kate spelled it with a K, but Cate Blanchett changed all. Cate is now as acceptable as (but not as well used as) Kate. Cait might be short…
Cobi is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variant of Coby or Koby, which themselves are diminutives of Jacob (meaning 'supplanter') or Nicholas. As a feminine name,…
Spelling variation of Daya
Daya, popularized in the US as the name of a character on Orange Is The New Black , the variation Daia has recently been chosen as a name by Dutch rapper Willie Wartaal for his daughter, born in…
English, diminutive of Denise
Cute nickname name used by Woody Harrelson for his daughter, but does have possible association with Denny's.
Slavic form of Helen
A Slavic variation of Helen that might make an unusual update of that classic name.
Evia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Eva or Eve, names meaning "life" or "living one" with Hebrew origins. Alternatively, Evia could reference the Greek…
Faya is a lyrical feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Arabic origins, it relates to words meaning 'shadow' or 'shade,' suggesting protection and comfort. Some sources connect it to…
English word name
Surprisingly, one of the fastest-rising names for girls.
English
"female child"
Although it has no doubt been used as a name by someone somewhere, Girl likely appears on the US extended baby names list most years as a kind of holding term, where parents have not yet decided on…
Hindu, Slovakian, Spanish, or Arabic
"rock-rose or earthen water jug"
Jara is a name with roots in several different cultures and languages, with different meanings and associations. She's the Hindu goddess of the household, happiness, and prosperity. In Spanish, where…
