By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Nena is a charming feminine name with Spanish and Italian origins. It traditionally serves as a term of endearment meaning 'little girl' or 'baby' in Spanish. The name gained international…
Greek
"victory"
The goddess and personification of victory in Greek mythology – sister to strength, force, and zeal – could make a powerful namesake for a daughter. The goddess would fly a chariot across…
Baye is a feminine name with diverse origins. It has roots in Old French, possibly derived from 'baie' meaning 'berry' or as a place name referring to 'bay.' In some West African cultures,…
Nick as a feminine name is an uncommon usage of what is traditionally a masculine name. Most commonly, Nick is a diminutive of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the…
Nikk is an unconventional feminine spelling variation of the more common Nick, which itself is traditionally a masculine nickname for Nicholas. This distinctive spelling with the double 'k' creates a…
Elon is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning "oak tree" or "strong tree." While traditionally used for boys (notably associated with figures like Elon Musk), it has become a unique choice for girls as…
Nidi is a rare feminine name with multicultural origins. It may derive from the Sanskrit word 'nidhi' meaning 'treasure' or 'wealth,' reflecting precious qualities in a child. In some African…
Variation of Ilka, Hungarian diminutive of Ilona
"bright, shining one"
This short, ultra-rare name is one of our favorite four-letter girl names starting with I .
English diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
When the once-popular Barbara makes a comeback, so might Baba.
Nici is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of names containing 'Nic' or 'Nic-' elements, such as Nicole, Nicola, or Veronica. With German and Eastern European origins, it offers a…
Nyco is an uncommon feminine name with varied potential origins. It may represent a creative modern invention or possibly derive from the Greek name Nico (meaning "victory of the people"), adapted…
Elki is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Hebrew, it's a diminutive form of names containing 'El' (meaning 'God'), giving it the essence of 'my God' or 'God to me.' The name also has…
Nickname for Barbara or Babette
Babs is an old-fashioned nickname for Barbara, itself an old-fashioned name that was hugely popular in the 20th century but that's not (yet) on its way back in. If you really want a vintage-y…
Ynes is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Inés or Inez, which are Spanish and Portuguese forms of Agnes. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure'…
Niam is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish Gaelic, it may be a variant spelling of Niamh, meaning "bright" or "radiant," which was the name of a princess in Irish mythology…
Hungarian diminutive of Ilona; variation of Helen
To some, may have the same warm feeling of Russian nicknames like Sasha and Misha.
Barb is a midcentury nickname name that, like Deb and Sue, feels terminally dates now. But with the revival of Barbie, Barb may not be far behind.
Nyva is a rare and distinctive feminine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from the Slavic word 'niva,' meaning 'field' or 'farmland,' connecting the name to agricultural…
Lysa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a diminutive of Elisabeth or Melissa, a variant spelling of Lisa, or derive from names in various European languages. In…
Vary is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of 'Valerie,' derived from the Latin 'Valerius,' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' Alternatively, it could be…
