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Kalahn is a modern feminine name with possible origins in creative spelling variations of names like Kalan or Kalani. It carries a contemporary and distinctive feel. The 'K' beginning gives it a…
Nast'a is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive form of Anastasia, which has Greek origins meaning "resurrection." The name with its apostrophe suggests Slavic origins, possibly a variant…
Bailer is an unusual feminine name that appears to have originated as an occupational surname referring to someone who bailed water or worked as a bailiff. As a first name, Bailer is extremely rare,…
Justis is a feminine name with roots in Latin, serving as a variant spelling of Justice. It derives from the Latin word 'justitia,' meaning 'righteousness' or 'fairness.' As a name, Justis embodies…
Greek, female form of Hermes
"cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker"
Though we've gotten used to Hermione via Harry Potter , and even Hermes with its godlike and fashion associations, most people would still have a problem with Hermia (too close to hernia?) and…
Martes is an unusual feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Spanish, 'martes' means 'Tuesday,' connecting it to day-name traditions found in various cultures. It may also derive from…
Lilike is a feminine name with Hungarian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Lilian or Lili. The name carries a delicate, whimsical quality with its repetitive "li" sound. In Hungarian…
Dellan is an uncommon feminine name with unclear origins, possibly derived as a feminine form of Dell or as a variant of names like Delia or Della. Dell itself comes from Old English meaning…
Berree is a feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Berry or Berri. While Berry traditionally originated as an English surname meaning 'dweller near the berry bushes' or…
Norina is a delicate feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive of Nora or Eleanor, names that derive from the Greek element 'eleos' meaning 'light.' The name gained literary…
Italian place-name
This name, from the picturesque town on the Italian Riviera, borrows a bit from Amelia and a bit from Emily.
Turkish, meaning unknown
Şehima is a rare Turkish name, only occasionally used in its culture of origin. It may be related to the Arabic name Shahima, meaning "clever".
English
"queen's settlement"
Quirky and cute.
Hebrew
"my father is dew"
Abital is popular for boys as well as girls in Israel, but we rarely hear it here. In the Old Testament, Abital was one of King David's wives and the mother of his fifth son.
Ginney is a charming diminutive form that can serve as a nickname for Virginia or as an alternative spelling of Ginny, which itself derives from the Latin word 'virgo' meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin.'…
Irenea is a feminine name derived from the Greek name Eirene (Εἰρήνη), meaning 'peace.' It represents an elaborate variation of the more common name Irene, with the added suffix giving it a more…
Illisa is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly representing a variant of Elisa (a short form of Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath') or potentially drawing from the Greek 'Ilissa,' a…
Emogen is a unique feminine name that appears to be a variant of the more common name Imogen. Imogen has Celtic origins and means 'maiden' or 'daughter'. While Imogen has enjoyed modest popularity in…
Milan is one of the hottest place names in recent years for both girls and boys — why not the Italian name for the beautiful city, Milano. Also a delicious brand of cookies.
Kearra is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Kiara or Ciara. With Irish and Italian roots, the original forms mean 'dark' or 'black-haired' in Gaelic and 'bright' or…
