By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
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.
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…
Hebrew
Rare biblical name.
Italian place name
A city in Italy, or simply a feminized spelling of Barry.
Hebrew, Japanese
"to select; rose"
Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.
Greek
"dew"
Ersa, daughter of Zeus and the moon goddess Selene, is goddess of the morning dew, which may make this an excellent name for a child born in the early hours of the day.
Greek mythology name
"wife or hidden"
Leto is the titaness of motherhood (there's a title!) and, with Zeus, mother of the twin Olympians Artemis and Apollo. Simple, sleek, and unique, Leto is one mythological name for girls we might…
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.
Cobie Smulders used Cado as the middle name of her daughter Shaelyn.
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…
Variation of Laís, Portuguese from Greek, meaning unknown
Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie used Laiz as the middle name for their daughter Frances in 2016.
Scottish, Irish
"son of"
Mack, a no-nonsense nickname with roots in Mackenzie, is part of the growing trend of boyish names for girls. Its crisp, modern feel gives it standout appeal alongside similar picks like Max and…
English
"enclosure"
Not commonly used for girls, but Bruce Willis used it as the middle name for his daughter Evelyn.
Spanish place-name
"lower"
Pronounced Bah-hah, this name of the Mexican peninsula attached to California makes for an out-of-the-ordinary possibility.
Baze is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the surname Baze, which has roots in various European languages. As a first name, Baze could be a variant of…
English word name
"an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped"
Bean is a unisex word name with a cute and quirky feel. Early reader series Ivy and Bean features a young girl named Bean, short for Bernice Blue. It has appeal as a casual nickname or middle name,…
Word name
Even though it's had a celebrity endorsement, Fire seems like a bit of a dangerous name for a baby.
"someone who lives in a hollow"
The well-known phrase "hale and hearty" gives this name a warm, positive feel. Hale is clean and straightforward but doesn't crack the top 1000 for either gender. For those in search of a namesake,…
Word name or diminutive of Landon
"long hill"
A down-to-earth baby name—literally. It has great potential as a middle name.
Animal name
This big cat name is especially striking with its X ending.
