By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Welsh diminutive
This is a short form of names like Rowena and Morwena — but like Nina and Lena, it stands up on its own, too. The spelling Wenna would make the pronunciation more clear to monolingual English…
Alvy is a feminine name with English origins, though it can occasionally be used for males as well. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al-' such as Alvina, Alvira, or…
Adyn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Adin or Aiden. When used for girls, it offers a feminine adaptation of what has traditionally been a masculine name. Aiden…
Diminutive of Anastazija, Slovene and Croatian
"resurrection"
Originated as a nickname for Anastazija, but now is more popular as an independent name.
Vietnamese
"peaceful, even"
Properly spelt Bình in Vietnamese, this is a very popular name for both sexes. The pronunciation is usually Anglicized as "BIN", but the middle vowel is more like the U in "burn".
Cherokee
"winter"
Traditional Cherokee choice for a winter-born daughter.
Diminutive of Jerneja, Slovene
"son of the furrow"
More common in Slovenia than its mother name, Jerneja. Neja peaked in 2015 when it ranked at Number 15 on the Slovene Top 100.
Variation of Envy, English
"jealousy"
Still not far enough removed from one of the seven deadly sins.
Japanese
"number, amount"
Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for both girls and boys and has several meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or…
Diminutive of Ezekiel
"God strengthens"
Rarely given to baby girls, but we like the idea of it.
Lithuanian variation of Leah, Hebrew
"weary"
In Lithuania, Lėja is one of the most common names among baby girls. It peaked in 2018 when it briefly held the top spot but has been in the Top 10 since 2013.
Adon as a feminine name is quite rare, as it's more traditionally used as a masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning 'lord' or 'master.' This feminine usage represents an interesting gender…
Croatian, Serbian, and Slovene diminutive of Marija
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
In Slovenia, Maca is more common as an independent name than its parent name Marija.
Akan
"sixth born child"
West African naming tradition dictated that children were named for their time of birth or birth order — Nsia would have been given to a sixth-born baby girl.
Dura is a feminine name with multicultural roots. In Latin, "dura" means "hard" or "enduring," suggesting strength and persistence. The name also appears in various cultures: it has Persian…
Slovene and Croatian variation of Gianna, Italian
"the Lord is gracious"
Currently fashionable in Slovenia.
"peaceful, quiet"
Calming Japanese choice.
Finnish variation of Imma, German, and Impi, Finnish
"universal; virgin"
Immi is a Finnish name, seen as a variation of both Imma — the Low German version of Emma — and the Finnish name Impi.
Adin as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender adaptation of what is traditionally a masculine name. With Hebrew origins, Adin means 'delicate' or 'adorned,' though in some contexts it can…
Agne is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Lithuanian tradition, it derives from the Greek name Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' In Latvian usage, it shares these same roots while…
