By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish variation of John
"God is gracious"
Sean may be off its peak for boys, but there were still 1300 baby boys named Sean in the US in the most recent year counted, versus only five baby girls. In fact, there were fewer than 30 baby girls…
Seva is a feminine name with multicultural origins and rich spiritual significance. In Sanskrit, "seva" means "selfless service" or "devotion," representing acts of kindness without expectation of…
Skya is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of 'Sky' or 'Skye,' referencing the heavens and conveying a sense of limitlessness and freedom. The name…
Sanskrit
"to extract"
Appearing in an early Hindi scripture, The Vedas, Soma is the name of both a ritual drink or elixir, and of a deity, often connected to the moon god Chandra. The drink is sometimes interpreted as…
Literary name
"little she-bear; peace; good natured, charm"
A literary name with a simple yet alluring sound, Sula may appeal as an alternative to those who like Lula, Lola, Susannah, and Tallulah. The protagonist and titular character of Toni Morrison's 1973…
Feminine short form of David or short form of Octavia
Tavi has been catapulted into the spotlight by teenage fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson. This cute name, previously not on anyone's scope, could be a way to honor an ancestral David or a short form of…
English, diminutive of Theresa
"to harvest"
One of the original cool, sleek gender neutral names , but it's since lost that edge to hits like Leni and Teddy. Today's Teri would probably be Tess or Tessa. Teri peaked in 1960 and was last on the…
Spanish
"vineyard"
Occasionally heard in the 1920s and 30s, along with siblings Bina and Mina; Vienna would be a more modern choice.
Greek, Bulgarian
"God is Gracious"
This concise but playful diminutive name comes from Yianna, Gianna, Johana, Janka and similar, which are all international feminine forms of classic John. In the US, it is a gender-neutral name,…
Yiyi is a feminine name with several possible origins. In Chinese, it could be derived from various characters with meanings like 'happy,' 'joyful,' 'suitable,' or 'ceremonial,' depending on the…
Adan as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover from its more traditional use as a masculine name. The masculine Adan has Hebrew origins as a variation of Adam, meaning 'earth' or…
Japanese
"beautiful love"
Despite being etymologically unrelated, Aimi has a similar meaning to the name Amy, "beloved."
English word name or Japanese
"air; love"
Aire is a poetic spelling of the word "air", once widely used in Middle English. Today, it's a brand new baby name, introduced to wider audiences when Kylie Jenner revealed it as the new name of her…
Aisa is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'loved one' or 'one who is cherished,' while in Swahili traditions, it relates to 'life' or 'living.' The name…
Plant name
"resin, bitter, shiny"
A nature name, associated with the cooling, healing plant, often used to treat burns, Aloe has a gentle and appealing sound, reminiscent of Shiloh, Arlo, Allie, and Lola. A very quietly used choice…
Arah is a feminine name with ancient biblical connections, appearing in the Old Testament as a male name. Its Hebrew origins suggest meanings related to 'traveler' or 'wayfarer,' though some sources…
Latin
"bird"
Avis is a bird name that's been in hibernation for awhile, possibly due to the car rental association, but it could make a return on the wings of Ava. Baldwin brother Daniel chose it for his…
Cade as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover from its more traditional masculine usage. With British origins, Cade derives from an Old English word meaning 'round' or possibly from…
English, nickname
An alternative spelling to Cece that would make a more intuitive nickname for names with a "Ci" spelling, like Cicely or Lucille.
