By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"one who stutters"
Despite its modern sound, Blaise has plenty of history as a given name (for boys), from a Christian martyr to Arthurian legends. Today Blaise feels like the cool and edgy Blaze with a French accent.
Bruchy is a feminine name primarily used in Orthodox Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews. It functions as a Yiddish diminutive form of the Hebrew name Baruch (meaning 'blessed') or…
Variation of Darcy, Irish or French
"dark one; from Arcy; from the fortress"
While the traditional Darcy spelling is solidly gender-neutral, the -ie ending of Darcie gives this name unabashedly feminine flair. Darcie is a Top 100 choice in England and Scotland, and briefly…
Hallee is a modern feminine name variation of Hallie, which itself often serves as a diminutive of Harriet or Hal. The name carries a bright, cheerful quality with its double 'e' ending giving it a…
Scottish and English
"hall or woodland clearing"
The Halley version of this popular name family hit the Top 1000 only once, in 1986, inspired by Halley's Comet, named for astronomer Edmund Halley. Today, Halley is still used -- it was given to 50…
Hazely is a feminine name derived from the English word 'hazel,' referring to the hazel tree or the greenish-brown color. This nature-inspired name combines the traditional name Hazel with the trendy…
Hebrew
"dove; daytime"
Jemima, the name of a strong and beautiful Biblical daughter of Job, has long been among the chicest choices of aristocratic Brits, and has since shifted to be used more generally too, replacing…
"the Lord is God"
Most modern parents would drop the Jo, leaving the superpopular Ella.
Karime is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from "karima" meaning "generous" or "noble". The name is particularly popular in Mexico and Latin American countries, where it represents a…
Fictional name
"droplet"
A prominent character name from the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender , derived from an Arabic word meaning "(water) droplet" — Katara belongs to a water tribe.
Kiarah is a feminine name representing a modern variant spelling of Kiara or Ciara. With possible roots in Italian (meaning "light" or "bright") or Irish (feminine form of Ciaran, meaning…
Modern invention
"clearing by the lake"
A modern creation, blending word name Lake with that poular -ley (or ly ) suffix, giving it the evocative meaning of "clearing or meadow by the lake". In a recent year, 43 girls were given the name.
Breton
"Princess"
The French Miley? This trendy choice from Brittany, which is pronounced either as Miley or May-lee, is related to the traditional (male) saint's name Mael, traditionally feminized as Maelle.
Maizee is a feminine name representing a creative, modern spelling variation of Maisie, which itself originated as a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' The distinctive spelling with…
Greek
"ocean"
If you're a lover of the beach and sea, and want a name that relates to the largest body of water, there are several variations you could consider. Oceana is the female form of Oceanus, the god of…
Raylen is a modern feminine name with American origins, though it's occasionally used for boys as well. It appears to be a creative blend of the popular Ray- prefix (from names like Raymond, meaning…
Samora is a feminine name with multicultural roots. It has connections to both African and Slavic origins. In African contexts, particularly in Tanzania, it gained recognition through Samora Machel,…
English Surname
"leather tanner"
In centuries gone past, no one would have considered this occupational surname for their daughter; tanners were associated with terrible smells and stained skin as a result of the processes used to…
Word name and surname
"wild, untamed, uncontrolled"
The name Wilder is still used more than 90 percent of the time for boys, but it's being used quietly for girls too. with 50 receiving the name in a recent year. Along with the rest of the Wild and…
Hebrew; Amharic
"God is gracious"
This cross-cultural variation of Johanna is used in several areas throughout the world.
