By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Tifa is a feminine name that gained significant recognition through the character Tifa Lockhart in the popular video game series Final Fantasy VII. While the name has Japanese associations due to its…
Italian
"wave"
An Italian word name that somehow feels incomplete in itself.
Diminutive of Florence
"flourishing, prosperous"
All but unheard of today, Floy was a popular Florence nickname used on its own in a century ago: it was Number 448 in 1914. Charles Dickens uses Floy as a pet name for the character Florence Dombey…
Meda is a feminine name with ancient roots. It's believed to originate from Greek mythology, possibly as a variant of Medea, the sorceress in the tale of Jason and the Argonauts. In Romanian, Meda…
Effa is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Ephah meaning "darkness" or "gloom," or it could be a diminutive form of names containing the element…
French, diminutive of DaniÈLle
Sometimes used on its own. See DANI.
Etha is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Edith, a name of Old English origin meaning 'prosperous in war' or 'blessed combat'. Alternatively, it could be derived…
English
"from Denmark"
This rarely heard name pares down all the ultrafeminine Dan names to one that's much more powerful, for both boys and girls.
Deal as a feminine given name is exceptionally rare. It originates primarily as an English surname derived from the Old English 'del' or 'dale,' referring to a valley or hollow. As a first name, Deal…
Osie is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Oswald (Anglo-Saxon for "divine power"), Osborne ("god bear"), or Oceanus (Greek for "ocean"). In some communities,…
Loma is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish, it means "hill" or "small mountain," evoking images of strength and natural beauty. In some Native American languages, Loma can…
Onie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It likely developed as a diminutive of names like Leonie, Antonia, or Iona, though it can stand independently. The name has a sweet, vintage…
Bama is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In the United States, it's most commonly associated with the nickname for Alabama, particularly in reference to the University of…
Eola is a feminine name of uncertain origins, possibly derived from Greek elements meaning 'dawn' or 'sunlight.' Some suggest it may be related to Aeolus, the keeper of winds in Greek mythology,…
Diminutive of Naomi, Hebrew, Arabic
"pleasantness; flourishing, thriving, long-lived"
Similar to Amy and Romy, Omie is a sweet yet unexpected diminutive of Naomi. It might also work as a short form of Ramona or Salome, and as a feminine form of Omar.
Dair is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Gaelic word 'darach' meaning 'oak tree,' suggesting strength and endurance. Alternatively, it could be a…
Dicy is a feminine name with historical American roots, particularly in the Southern United States. It likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Eurydice or Candice, or possibly as a…
Elta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Germanic elements meaning 'old' or 'elder,' suggesting wisdom and respect. Alternatively, it could be a short form of…
Exie is a vintage feminine name that enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Often used as a nickname for names beginning with 'Ex-' or as a…
Word name or diminutive of Berenice
"ice, cold; bringing victory"
Icelynn debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2024, while Ice and Iceland have been chosen by several celebrity parents, so could this nickname form may begin to catch on? As a word name, it has a chilly,…
