By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 119 pages
of 119
Danish
"variant of Lifa"
In old Norse mythology Lifa/Liva is one of only two people that are destined to survive Ragnarok (Nordic armageddon) and will therefore be the parents of a new race of man.
Norse mythological name
"lock"
While god of mischief Loki is usually depicted as a male -- sometimes in animal form -- he gives birth as a mare to the eight-legged horse Sleipnir and also appears in some stories as an elderly…
Luce is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'lux' meaning 'light.' Used primarily in French and Italian cultures, Luce functions as either a standalone name or as a shortened form of…
Lune is a delicate feminine name derived from the French word for 'moon.' With Latin origins in 'luna,' this name carries celestial associations and evokes images of moonlight and nighttime serenity.…
Spanish diminutive of Guadalupe, Latin
"wolf"
Derived from a Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Guadalupe, Lupe has both a spiritual and animal meaning. In relation to its long form, it is associated with a convent in Spain and the appearance of…
Mady is a charming feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive for longer names like Madeline, Madison, or Madeleine. With French influences, it carries a sweet,…
Japanese
"sincerity"
Mako is a name used for both genders in Japan, most notably for the granddaughter of the emperor who chose to leave the Royal Family to marry a commoner. It's a simple name that translates easily to…
Neli is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, creating a name that is both simple and internationally versatile. In Bulgarian and Georgian cultures, it serves as a diminutive of Neli or…
Dutch variation of Nora, Irish or Greek
"light"
The use of the Dutch name Nore may be inspired by Nora, of which it is a variation. As a male name, Nore is related to Nori, the founder of Norway in Norse mythology.
Orya is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Hebrew, meaning "light" or "God's light," connecting it to names like Orli or Ora. Alternatively, it could have…
Word name
Unisex word and surname with an upbeat feel and a possible future as a more distinctive substitute for Grace or Page.
Fruit name
British-born novelist Plum Sykes has taken this rich, fruity name out of the produce section and put it into the baby name basket. It's more appealing than Apple, more presentable than Peaches. The…
English
"a bunch of flowers"
A sweet, nostalgic nosegay kind of name, Posy has been long fashionable in England, a country of gardeners, but this pretty bouquet-of-flowers name is still rarely heard in the US, though it could be…
Sanskrit, musical term
"color or melody"
Raga is musical, yes, but that 'rag' syllable worries us.
Rhia is a concise feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a shortened form of Rhiannon, the Welsh name derived from Celtic mythology meaning 'great queen.' Alternatively, it could be…
from the Irish word for Queen
A much prettier and feminine version of the boys name Ryan which is starting to be used for girls, while still retaining the Irish feel and the regal meaning.
Hungarian short form of Rozalia or Terezia, Filipino diminutives of Clarissa or Rizal, Urdu, Arabic
"rose flower; to harvest; clear, bright; rice field; satisfaction, contentment"
As a diminutive name, Riza is used predominantly in the Philippines, though it also has its roots in Hungarian, and in Arabic. Spirited yet familiar, Riza could be related to the surname Rizal…
Rosi is a charming diminutive form of Rosa or Rose, names derived from Latin and Old Germanic origins meaning 'rose,' the beloved flower symbolizing love and beauty. This sweet, compact version…
Turkish
"sky"
Sema may have hit its peak in its native Turkey in the 1980s, but this simple distinctive name is new in the English-speaking world. Arabic variation Sama ranks in the British Top 1000.
"lives by the thicket"
Shaw is a streamlined and more modern-sounding Shawn, with many notable surname namesakes.
