By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Place-name
Sicily is a lilting Italian place-name that sounds like the elegant British Cicely -- which you might consider a plus or a minus.
Sofiya is a feminine name of Slavic origin, representing the Eastern European variant of the popular Greek name Sophia. It means 'wisdom' or 'knowledge' and has deep historical roots across many…
Variation of Alani, Hawaiian
"orange tree"
Creative Alani spelling gaining traction.
Allana is a feminine name with Scottish and Gaelic roots, derived from the masculine name Alan or Allan, meaning "handsome" or "cheerful." The feminine form adds a soft ending that enhances its…
Dynver is an uncommon feminine name with modern origins. It appears to be a contemporary creation that combines stylistic elements seen in names like Dyna and Denver. The unique spelling gives it a…
Eleana is a feminine name representing a variant of Elena or Eleanor, with Greek and Provençal origins. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Helenē,' possibly meaning 'torch' or 'bright one.'…
Haidyn is a modern variant spelling of Hayden, a unisex name of English origin meaning "hay valley" or "hay hill." As a feminine name, Haidyn represents the growing trend of traditionally masculine…
Romanian, from Greek
"torch; shining light"
A trendy and fashionable-sounding Romanian name with rich history. There was a mythical Romanian princess with the name, and it was also a name used by real-life Romanian royalty.
Hawaiian or Danish variation of Katherine or Karen
"pure"
Kalena is one of those names that has a pleasant-if-synthetic feel. Research turns up a range of origins and meanings, but the most reliable peg it as a derivation of Katherine.
Modern invented name
Linley is one of the trendy new girls' names created from two popular halves, Lin and Ley. All names Ley ending are popular right now, with Oakley, Bexley, and Riley picking up where Ashley left off.…
Roman
"grove or light"
Lucina, deriving from Latin lucus "grove" and also associated with lux "light", is an epithet given in Roman mythology to the goddess Juno (and sometimes also Diana) in her role as goddess of…
Aramaic and Hebrew
"light"
Beguiling cousin of Sahara.
Skylee is a modern feminine name that combines elements of 'sky' with the popular '-lee' suffix. This contemporary creation evokes images of openness, freedom, and limitless possibility. The name…
Russian variation of Irina, Arabic variation of Arshia
"peace; throne"
Possibly a form or Claudia or Welsh
"land, nation"
Hard as it might be to believe, Gladys was the Harper of 1900, emerging almost out of nowhere to take the naming world by storm. It became a favorite among parents — and writers of romantic Edwardian…
Jalaya is a feminine name with contemporary American origins, though it draws on elements from various naming traditions. The name likely evolved as a creative combination beginning with the popular…
Spanish, “little wolf”
This lively pet name has recently been associated with Mexican-born Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o, acclaimed for her role in the 2013 film Twelve Years a Slave . The mother name Guadalupe, literally…
Tagalog, Philippine Mythology
"to finish, to own"
Mayari is (one of several) moon deities from Tagalog and Philippine mythology, also considered the goddess of the night, beauty, war, revolution, and strength. Melodic and gentler in sound, it…
Niyah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. Most commonly, it's considered a variation of Nia, which means "purpose" in Swahili and is one of the seven principles of…
English
"peace town"
Set apart from other once-male-only surnames because of its peaceful element. This is one of the newest and trendiest names that mean peace .
