By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"plant"
Botanical Hebrew choice that leads to the sweet vintage nickname Nettie.
"candle, light"
Because of its meaning, this is a symbolic name given to girls born on Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.
Literature, Latin, Japanese, Hebrew
"holy wood; sound + reality, waves, truth; pleasant"
Light, sweet, and multicultural, Nemi is a simple name with a complex etymology. It notably appears as the title character of a 90s comic strip, drawn by Lisa Myhre, who likely took the name from an…
Italian place name
A city in Italy, or simply a feminized spelling of Barry.
Mende
"sweet"
Friendly and energetic name from the Mende language of West Africa.
Nema is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'blessing' or 'grace,' while in Hebrew it can mean 'pleasant' or 'melody.' The name also appears in some Slavic languages…
Lize is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It functions primarily as a short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew for "God is my oath") and is particularly popular in Dutch, Afrikaans, and some…
Hebrew, Japanese
"to select; rose"
Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.
Nesa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially derived from Agnes, Vanessa, or even from Sanskrit roots where it means 'loving.' This short, melodic name has a global appeal,…
Adey is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Ethiopian tradition, particularly among the Amharic people, it means 'my mother' and carries connotations of respect and endearment.…
Diminutive of Cornelia, Dutch, Sanskrit
"horn; sapphire blue"
As a Sanskrit name, Neel is typically used for boys, however a small percentage of girls are given the name too. Meaning "sapphire blue", alternative forms include Neela, Nila, Neelam, Neelim,…
Irish
"cloud"
One of the boys' names that sounds fresher today for a girl. Second-best-spelling for boys, Neal, may work even better for girls.
Lisl is a charming feminine name of German and Austrian origin, primarily used as a diminutive of Elisabeth. This concise, one-syllable name carries the warmth and friendliness characteristic of…
Persian
"cute"
Cute in Persian, verboten here.
African Nigerian
"she is our joy"
A bit masculine in feel.
Slavic
"sacred"
Olga variant without the Russian spirit.
Sanskrit
"young"
In India, Bala is a unisex name, but is likely to be perceived as more feminine in the West. In its feminine form, Bala is associated with the daughter of the red goddess, Lalitha Parameshwari.
Nati is a versatile name used for both boys and girls across several cultures. As a feminine name, it often functions as a diminutive of Natalia or Natalie, derived from Latin 'natalis' meaning…
Diminutive of any T-starting name
Some sources connect Tata to. variety of origins and meanings, most often "father", but as a name in English-speaking countries it might be a nickname for Tatiana or something similar.
Baha is a feminine name with Arabic and Persian origins, though it can also be used for males in some cultures. The name means 'splendor,' 'glory,' or 'brilliance,' conveying radiance and beauty. It…
