By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"valley"
An early unisex nature name that has been surpassed by others, Dale is still a simple, sylvan and serene option. Most of Dale's recent best known bearers – father and son race drivers Dale Earnhart,…
Dava is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Davina, the feminine form of David, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'beloved.' Alternatively, it could be derived from…
Dema is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'lasting rain' or 'continuous rainfall,' symbolizing nurturing abundance and blessing. In Greek, it's related to 'Demeter,'…
Dona is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Spanish, it's a title of respect (similar to 'lady' or 'madam') derived from the Latin 'domina' meaning 'lady of the house.' It's also a variation of…
Edin is a versatile name with multiple origins that can be used for girls, though it's traditionally more common for boys in some cultures. In Bosnian, it derives from Arabic meaning 'paradise' or…
Elan is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. From Hebrew, it means 'tree' or can be related to enthusiasm and spirit. In Celtic languages, particularly Irish, Elan connects to names…
Etna is a feminine name derived from Mount Etna, the famous active volcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. The name carries strong associations with natural power and intensity. In Greek…
Diminutive of Eulalia
Eula is a slightly sweeter and more compact version of Eulalia. Currently, neither name is given to more than a handful of girls each year. Eula was fairly popular in the US during the early…
Evin is a feminine name with Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic name 'Aoibhinn' meaning 'pleasant' or 'beautiful form.' It can also be considered a variant of Evan, which has Welsh roots meaning…
Evvy is a charming feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of names like Evelyn, Eve, or Evanthia. This sweet, compact name has an inherently playful quality with its bouncy sound and…
Greek
"demi-god"
Despite the possibility of gender confusion, the Hero in Greek myth was a woman. Myleene Klass got that when she chose Hero for her daughter, and Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson used it as their…
Hebrew
"she is mine"
"God is willing"
Could be used to honor a Joel.
Diminutive of Jocelyn, German
"member of the Gauts tribe"
Joss is more fashionable than Jocelyn or Josslyn. This is a short form that could be used independently, a la the singer Joss Stone. One of a troupe of adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for…
Variation of Laïs, Greek, meaning unknown
Lais is an Anglicized spelling of Laïs and Laís. The former is the original Greek variation of the name, borne by several Ancient courtesans. Laís is the Portuguese form, common in Brazil.
Lali is a charming feminine name with multicultural origins. In Georgian, it means 'ruby' or 'precious stone,' while in Hindi it can mean 'beloved' or refer to the color red. The name also appears in…
English word name
"liquid, molten rock"
Molten rock from volcanos, and now a red-hot baby name possibility.
Russian, Slavic, Yiddish, "love, lover, dear"
"love, lover, dear"
Its association with the word liebe gives this name an endearing, adored aura.
Lyda is a concise feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the region of Lydia in Asia Minor. It can also be a shortened form of names like Lydia or Elyda. With its simple two-syllable…
Scottish and English from French
"someone who lives on an island"
Though it's used far more often for boys, Lyle has a lot in common with today's trending girl names that share the double L sound: Lila, Layla, and Lola. With its cool island related meaning, derived…
