By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Conn as a feminine name is highly unusual, as it is traditionally a masculine Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Conn" meaning "wisdom" or "chief." It has historical significance in Irish mythology…
Irish
"clark"
An Irish surname, cognate of the English Clark, which would make a lovely literary option for girls, inspired by Beverly Cleary, author of the popular Ramona series.
Klio is a distinctive feminine name derived from Clio, one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology. As the Muse of history, Clio represents the celebration and preservation of great accomplishments…
English diminutive of Clementine, French
"mild, merciful"
Once a cowboyish old man name, Clem is now more commonly heard as a nickname for the fashionable Clementine, meaning "merciful one". Clemency, Clemence and Clementia are other possible long forms.
Diminutive of Ralph
"wolf-counsel"
Used almost exclusively for boys in England; Rafe would make for an amiable choice here -- whether as a nickname for Rafaela or standing on its own. This is one of the sleeker tomboy names for girls,…
"cloud"
An Irish classic for boys that has a streamlined, surnamey, unisex appeal in this spelling.
English, variation of Rae, diminutive of Rachel
"ewe"
Rae is one of the coolest middle name choices: why not leave it at that?
Word and animal name
Your teenager will either love you or hate you for choosing this name. Better: Fox.
Diminutive of Natasha
"born on Christmas Day"
Tish for the twenty-first century.
Indonesian
"heart of hearts"
Tyas is an unusual Indonesian name that's simple and straightforward and could make an distinctive choice in the Western World.
Klod is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be an alternative spelling of Claude or Claud. Originally a masculine name derived from the Latin 'Claudius' meaning 'lame' or 'limping,' Claude…
Cile is a feminine name that likely originated as a shortened form of Cecile or Cecilia, names derived from the Latin 'Caecilius,' meaning 'blind' or associated with the ancient Roman Caecilia…
Diminutive of Cristina, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian,"a Christian"
"a Christian"
Unisex nickname that feels fresher than Chris.
Swedish and Norwegian variation of Tove
"beautiful"
Tove is a modern variation of an Old Norse name, related to Thor. Tuva is a form of the name popular in modern Scandinavia.
Basque
"mine"
As Nerea, in the Spanish Top 100, but this streamlined version is one of those golden choices that's both supremely simple and intriguingly rare.
Chie is a feminine Japanese name that carries significant cultural meaning. In Japanese, Chie (知恵 or 智恵) typically means 'wisdom' or 'intelligence,' though the exact meaning can vary depending on the…
Literary character
Name of the imaginary Queen of Ix created by L. Frank Baum for one of his Oz books.
Invented literary name
Clia could be seen as a variation of Clea (probably another invented literary name), or the creation of L. Frank Baum for a mermaid Princess character in one of his Oz books. Offers a similar choice…
Literary invention
Princess Ozma was the leading character of L. Frank Baum's book Ozma of Oz and could provide a fun way to nickname Ozzie for a girl. Alternatively, it may occasionally be used as a variation of the…
Hawaiian goddess of fire
Pele is a female name in Hawaiian culture that could make a provocative choice for a modern girls. Others might think you named your daughter after the all-time great soccer player, but the simple,…
