By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Shir is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'song' or 'poem.' Concise and melodious, this name carries significant cultural meaning in Jewish communities where music and poetry have deep…
Shya is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Shai meaning "gift," or could be a variation of Shy or Shaye. In some contexts, it might relate…
Norse, diminutive of Sigrid
"fair victory"
Siri is a charming and lively Scandinavian name that is no longer on the table given the ubiquity of Apple's digital Siri. Too bad, because Siri -- along with variations Syrie and Cyrie -- is unique,…
Susy is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive or nickname for Susan, Susannah, or Suzanne. These parent names derive from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose." Susy offers a…
Japanese
"little bell"
Well-used in Japan, this name refers to the suzu, a tiny metal bell often placed in a silk charm bag and attached to a girl's undergarment so that a lovely tinkling sound is heard as she moves, and…
Arabic
"to mention, to name"
Soft, sultry resonance.
Tona is a short and melodic feminine name with multiple cultural roots. In Spanish, it can be derived from Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable.' It also appears in various Native American…
Diminutive of Viktoria, Russian from Latin
"victory"
Fresher and more exciting than Vicki or Tori.
Chinese
"speak night tide"
A popular Chinese name, Yuxi appeared in the Top 10 names for girls in its native country in recent years. With the evocative and poetic meaning of "speak night tide" or "language of the evening…
Aava is a feminine name of Finnish origin, meaning 'open water' or 'wide and open space.' It draws connections to nature, particularly bodies of water that remain unfrozen during winter. The name has…
Variation of Aba or Abena, Akan, Ghanaian
"born on Thursday; born on Tuesday"
Deriving from either Abena, which is the traditional name for Tuesday-born daughters, or as a variation of Aba, meaning "born on Thursday", this is a name of African origin with a concise but…
Ajna is a feminine name with Sanskrit origins, meaning 'command' or 'unlimited power.' In Eastern spiritual traditions, particularly in Hinduism and yoga philosophy, Ajna refers to the sixth chakra,…
Galician diminutive of Olalla, or Russian, Ukrainian Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish
"sweetly speaking"
A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.
Variation of Amoy, Jamaican or Chinese
"lower gate"
An alternative spelling of Amoy, a popular Jamaican name. But beware — this spelling suggests a French-ified pronunciation a la ah-MWA . In Malay, amoi is a term meaning "little sister".
Ande is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a shortened form of Andrea or Alexandra, or could derive from the Basque word meaning 'woman' or 'lady'. In other contexts,…
Arra is a concise feminine name with multiple potential origins, including Irish roots as a variation of Ara meaning "noble" or as a shortened form of Arabic Amara meaning "eternal." Some also…
Ayna is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'mirror' or 'clear as a mirror,' while in Turkic languages it can represent beauty and clarity. The name also appears in…
Iranian
"fire"
Simple yet unusual (to non-Iranians) is an excellent combination for a name, which the fiery Azar embodies perfectly.
Banu is a feminine name with Turkish origins, meaning 'lady' or 'princess'. In Turkish culture, it conveys nobility and refined grace, often used both as a given name and a respectful title following…
English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Although she declared her independence as far back as the reign of Elizabeth I — Good Queen Bess, Bess now sounds less passé than Beth or Betsy.
