By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Aife (pronounced EE-fa) is an ancient Irish feminine name with deep roots in Celtic mythology. She was a formidable warrior woman from the Scottish islands who fought the legendary Irish hero Cú…
English word name
Wise is a lovely virtue to bestow upon a baby, as seen through the increasingly popular unisex choice Sage. Wise would make for a perfect middle name with the one-syllable flow.
Place name
Reno Sweeney is the heroine of the Cole Porter musical Anything Goes , played on Broadway by Ethel Merman, Patti Lupone, and Sutton Foster. While Reno was not used for any baby girls in 2022, it's…
Irish Gaelic
"beauty, radiance"
Also spelled Aoibh, this rare Irish Gaelic name is pronounced just like Eve. Given to 3 babies in Ireland in a recent year, it shares the same root as the more popular Aoife, giving it a radiant…
Greek
"island"
The name of one of the Nereids – daughters of the sea god Nereus – in Greek mythology. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor.
Nety is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a diminutive of Annette or Antoinette, a variant spelling of Nettie, or derived from the ancient Egyptian name Neti,…
Anglicized spelling of Öykü, Turkish
"story"
This name, authentically spelled Öykü, entered the US baby name chart for the first time in 2021. It is popular in Turkey, and may be known elsewhere as the nickname of a popular Turkish child…
Brío is a feminine name derived from Spanish origins, meaning "vigor" or "energy." It embodies a sense of liveliness, spirit, and dynamic character. The name reflects qualities of enthusiasm and…
Turkish, Japanese, Hausa, Danish, Swedish
"shellduck, drake; sandy shore; reputation, name; daughter"
A sweet, short, and sunny name, with international flair, Suna had its roots in a number of different languages. As a Turkish name, Suna means "duck, drake", or more specifically, it is used to refer…
"without light"
The moody and mysterious name Dark could be the perfect name for a couple who embraces the magic of the unknown. Grimes and Elon Musk used it as a middle for their daughter Y, whose given name is Exa…
Irish mythology name
The wife of legendary Irish hero Cu Chulainn, blessed with the gifts of beauty sweet speech, wisdom, needlework, and chastity -- a mixed bag.
Liis is a feminine Estonian name that serves as a variation of Lisa or Elisabeth. Pronounced like 'lease,' this concise name carries cultural significance in Estonia and other Baltic regions. The…
Tony as a feminine name represents an interesting dimension of naming practices, as it's more commonly recognized as a masculine nickname for Anthony. For girls, Tony typically functions as a…
Hebrew
"autumn"
A unisex season name that's rare in the US: it hasn't been in the charts for boys or girls since the early 2000s.
Delà is a feminine name with a delicate, melodic quality, marked by its distinctive accent. It likely has Romance language origins, possibly French or Italian, where the accent indicates a specific…
"autumn; move downward"
Not as evocative as Autumn.
Persian
"offering"
The Persian goddess of sacrifice, also linked to marriage, oaths, and love.
Anet is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be considered a variant of Annette or Anette, which are diminutives of Anne, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace.'…
Somali
"flower"
Ubah is a floral Muslim name that travels light — easily transitioning between languages and cultures. The Real Housewives of New York 's Ubah Hassan is a current notable bearer. In Nigeria, Ubah is…
Bríd is a feminine Irish name that represents the original Gaelic form of Bridget. This ancient name honors Brigid, one of Ireland's most beloved patron saints, as well as the pre-Christian Celtic…
