By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Loua is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the French name Lou (a short form of Louise or Louis) with an added vowel ending, or have roots in Arabic, Polynesian, or…
Irish place-name
Eire was a mythological goddess who named Ireland after herself. Rarely used today, even in Eire.
Siân is a Welsh feminine name, representing the Welsh form of Jane, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The circumflex accent over the 'a' indicates a…
Réba is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Reba, featuring an acute accent over the 'e'. The name Reba itself has multiple possible origins - it can be a short form of Rebecca…
Spanish
"ruby"
Perhaps influenced by the Hispanic-themed TV show of this name, several hundred parents chose it in the last year counted.
Amii is a feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Amy, which derives from the Old French name Amée, meaning 'beloved.' The doubled 'ii' ending gives this classic name a…
Sadé is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. Most notably, it gained recognition through Nigerian-British singer Sade Adu (born Helen Folasade Adu), whose stage name introduced many…
Chechen from Persian
"strength"
A rare name with elegant simplicity, Zura has several multicultural origins. It can be a Chechen adaptation of the Persian word for strength, or the Chechen version of Zahra. It is also known in…
Japanese
"true beauty"
Common name in Japan, particularly among Gen X and Millennial women. In English, it sounds very close to the word "mommy."
English word name
"comfortable"
A snug word name that may appeal to hygge-minded parents. It reappeared on the US charts in both 2020 and 2022 after a gap of 55 years. It can be short for Cosima or Cosette/Cozette.
Aami is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Finnish, it may be related to 'aamu' meaning 'morning,' while in Indian languages it could be a variation of names like Ami or a term of…
Aman is a feminine name with diverse multicultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means "peace" or "tranquility," while in Hindi it can signify "protection" or "safety." The name also appears in Arabic,…
Véro is a charming feminine name most commonly used as a familiar French nickname for Véronique, the French form of Veronica. The name Veronica itself has Latin and Greek origins, traditionally…
Kiwi is an uncommon feminine name derived from the flightless bird native to New Zealand, which also lends its name to the kiwifruit. The term comes from the Māori language, where it is an…
English, word name
Either a patriotic option, or a nature name referring to the flag iris.
Greek
"pine thistle"
Ixia is a botanical name referring to a genus of plants native to South Africa. The name actually refers to an unrelated plant; those in the ixia family are commonly known as corn lilies.
Inês is the Portuguese form of Agnes, a feminine name deriving from the Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' Pronounced approximately as 'ee-NESH,' this name has been popular in Portugal and…
Musical choice best left to the boys, or variation of Alta.
Alfa is a distinctive feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be related to the Greek letter 'alpha,' symbolizing the beginning or the first, suggesting leadership and originality. In…
LoS as a feminine name represents an extremely rare and unconventional choice. Its origins are unclear, but it could be an acronym, an ultra-modern creation, or derived from various linguistic roots…
