By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Turkish
"mother, placenta"
In Turkish mythology, Umay was the mother goddess of the Earth, protecting women, children, and fertility. The name is derived from the Turkish root umāy , meaning "placenta." The placenta was…
Umme is a feminine name with Arabic origins, often used in Muslim communities. The name derives from the Arabic word 'أم' (umm) meaning 'mother,' which carries profound significance in Islamic…
Vara is a feminine name with diverse origins across multiple cultures. In Sanskrit, it means 'blessing' or 'boon,' while in Swedish it's related to 'spring' or 'springtime.' In Hebrew, Vara can be a…
Feminine variation of Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
Abra is soft, sensitive feminine form of Abraham that was the name of a soft, sensitive character in the John Steinbeck book and movie, "East of Eden." In the bible, Abra was a favorite of King…
Aima is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it can mean 'blessing' or 'gift,' while in Japanese, it may relate to 'love' or 'affection.' The name also appears…
Alin is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Romanian and Slavic contexts, it's the feminine form of Alin, meaning 'smooth' or 'calm.' In Turkish, it relates to 'noble' or 'exalted.'…
Alyx is a modern, gender-neutral name that is more commonly used for girls. It represents a creative spelling variant of Alex, which itself is short for Alexander (masculine) or Alexandra (feminine),…
Color name
One of the new color names that is catching on, invoking a calm, blue-green-sea feeling.
Scandinavian variation of Absalom
"father of peace"
A Top 100 name among boys, but a rare option for a girl. The French female form is Axelle (emphasis on the "elle").
Ayse is a feminine Turkish name (traditionally written as Ayşe with a cedilla) derived from the Arabic name Aisha, which means 'living' or 'she who lives.' It honors Aisha, the beloved wife of the…
English and Scottish occupational name
"ringer of the bell"
These days, it's more likely you'd call your daughter the popular Belle or Bella.
Short form of Katherine or Catherine
"pure"
An alternative spelling of Katy, if you're more of a C person.
Variation of Sera, English, or Anglicization of Ciara, Irish
"princess; little dark one"
How can a strong simple name like Cera remain so uncommon? Only five baby girls were named Cera in the US last year. Cera is a respelling of Sera, which might be short for the angel name Seraphina or…
Place-name
The site of Napoleon's exile became the great-great-aunt in the purple hat.
Elen is a feminine name with ancient Celtic and Welsh origins, representing a traditional Welsh form of Helen. The name has historical significance in Welsh folklore, notably associated with Elen…
Hebrew
"God is my joy"
Intriguing twist on several familiar names, though many people will mistake this for Elsa, Eliza, and so on.
Ivah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Hebrew, potentially related to 'avah' meaning 'desire' or representing a place name mentioned in biblical texts.…
Jace is a modern feminine name that has gained popularity primarily as a masculine name but has crossed gender boundaries in recent years. Originally a shortened form of Jason (meaning 'healer' in…
Arabic
"great, illustrious"
Simple, pretty, and delicate.
Word name
"spell, curse, bringer of bad luck"
Jinx, a James Bond heroine name has an ominous meaning but kinetic energy. In the film "Die Another Day," the actual first name of the character played by Halle Berry is Giacinta. It could therefore…
