By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Adelin is a feminine name with Germanic roots, though it can occasionally be used for boys in some cultures. It derives from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' Adelin can be…
Bexlee is a contemporary feminine name that has emerged as part of the modern trend of creating unique names with popular endings. It likely combines the prefix 'Bex' (possibly derived from names…
English word name
"cherry"
With other fruity names like Clementine, Olive and Plum ripe for the picking, sweet Cherry remains remarkably underused: just 27 baby girls received the name in 2017, down from 343 at its peak in…
Modern invented name
Larry Hernandez is at it again — the reality TV star known for his show Larrymania has successfully popularized each of his three daughters' names. He and Kenia Ontiveros created totally new names…
Spanish and Portuguese
"divine"
A choice of two pronunciations, making this little girl divine or diveen.
French variation of Helen
"bright, shining one"
Whether it's pronounced with an "een" or an "aine" or an "enn" sound at the end, Helene doesn't feel as current the more forthright Helen or the airier Helena. Helene reached a high of Number 228 in…
Hebrew
"he who struggles with God"
Israel joins the club of traditionally male names that celebrity parents have adopted for their daughters. Singer Andy Grammer welcomed daughter Israel "Izzy" Blue in 2020.
Jaylyn is a modern feminine name with American origins, created as a blend of the popular prefix "Jay" and the feminine suffix "-lyn." This contemporary creation emerged in the late 20th century as…
Kamoni is a distinctive feminine name with African origins, particularly associated with Swahili and East African naming traditions. In Swahili, elements of the name connect to concepts of 'warrior'…
Variation of Carson, English and Scottish surname
"son of the marsh-dwellers"
Karson is a respelling of the classic surname-turned-first name Carson, which some feel makes it more modern. As a gender neutral name, this name leans heavily toward the male side, though slightly…
Video game name
Kitana is the name of a character in Mortal Kombat II -- she's a princess who looks young but is actually 10,000 years old. It may be related to the male Persian name Katana, which means honorable,…
Diminutive of Marcella, Marceline, or Marcelle, Latin
"warlike"
Sweet and cosy, but with a bit of kick, Marcie is a diminutive of Marcella, Marceline, and similar. Ultimately derived from Latin and related to Mars, the Roman god of war, Marcie has been a fast…
Marlen is a feminine name with multiple origins, functioning as a contracted form of Marlene (itself derived from Maria Magdalene) or as a variant of Marlin. In Slavic languages, particularly…
Mayumi is a feminine Japanese name that carries beautiful meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. The most common interpretation combines 'ma' (真) meaning 'truth' or 'genuine'…
Nyelle is a contemporary feminine name with a melodic quality and modern appeal. This distinctive name likely emerged from the trend of combining popular sounds, possibly drawing from elements of…
Spanish, diminutive of Rosa
"rose"
This spirited Spanish variation of Rosa was familiar in the mid-20th century, but is used more quietly now. Given to around 35 babies in the US each year, it could work as a fresh alternative to…
Arabic
"best wishes"
Tahani, a somewhat unusual Arabic name for girls , has popped up twice on TV recently: it's the name of one of the main characters on NBC comedy The Good Place and a teenaged contestant on So You…
Malay from Arabic
"to shine"
A popular Malay name — mostly for boys — derived from the Arabic zahara , meaning "to shine".
Inspired by Hailey, Kailey, and Bailey, Zaylie is the second most popular spelling of this modern invention, which is predominantly spelled Zaylee. Possibly drawing inspiration for floral Azalea and…
Latin
"man from Adria"
Adrian is an ancient gender-neutral name off its peak for girls but increasing in popularity for boys throughout Europe. The most popular female form in the US is Adriana, followed by Adrianna, then…
