By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Atziri is a feminine name with Aztec origins, derived from ancient Nahuatl language and culture of central Mexico. While specific translations vary, it's associated with meanings related to 'water,'…
Avyana is a modern feminine name that likely evolved as a creative blend of popular name elements. It may combine the trendy "Av" beginning (found in names like Ava, Avery, and Avalon) with the…
German
"bright, glorious"
Ever since Allied soldiers in World War I dubbed the enormous German cannon "Big Bertha", this name hasn't worked for a sweet little baby girl. But this was not always so. Hard as it might be to…
Modern invented name
Camari is one of the most evenly matched gender-neutral names, given to girls and boys in equal proportion.
Carsen is a contemporary unisex name that originated as a variant spelling of Carson, a surname derived from Scottish and Northern English origins meaning 'son of Carr' or 'son of the marsh-dweller.'…
Daleth is a feminine name derived from the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (ד). In Hebrew, the letter represents a door or pathway and carries the numerical value of four. As a name, Daleth is…
Gissel is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Germanic name Gisela, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' in the historical sense of a noble person given as security in…
French variation of Jean
"God is gracious"
Pronounced just like Jean in the English-speaking world, but as the more unusual zhahn in France, this has sailed away with the first wave of French favorites: Denise, Michelle, et soeurs.
Keilyn is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest popularity since the early 2000s. It appears to be a creative blend of the popular prefix "Kei-" (as in Keisha or Keith) with the trendy…
Variation of Corbin, English and French
"crow, raven"
This spelling variation of the traditionally masculine Corbin may lean feminine in some parents' minds — similar to Cameron versus Kamryn.
Variation of Leslie, Scottish
"garden of holly"
Lesley runs a distant second to more popular sister Leslie, used for about 30 baby girls in one recent year vs. Leslie's 400+. And interestingly, no baby boys were named Lesley though about 40 were…
Maesyn is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern, creative spelling variation of Mason. While Mason originated as an English occupational surname meaning 'stoneworker,' Maesyn…
Maybel represents a variant spelling of the classic name Mabel, which derives from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable.' This alternative spelling combines elements of Mabel with a hint of the name…
Arabic
"deer; angel of heaven"
This lovely Muslim name had a boost in 2022. Miraal is also an aquatic elf character in the Dungeons and Dragons franchise.
Russian, Arabic; "hope; moist with dew"
"hope; moist with dew"
A timeless cultural crossover name, Nadiya can either be a variant spelling of Nadia, a diminutive of the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "hope"; or derived from the Arabic word Nada, meaning "morning…
Naylea is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Nailea, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'success' or 'achievement.' Alternatively, it could be a modern creation…
Raneem is a feminine name of Arabic origin that carries beautiful meanings including "sweet sound," "melody," or "song." The name evokes the gentle, pleasing quality of music or singing. Popular…
Reigna is a modern feminine name that combines elements of 'reign' (to rule or govern) with a feminine ending. This creative spelling variant developed as an elaboration of Reina (meaning 'queen' in…
Rianna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. Most commonly, it's considered a variant of Rhianna or Rhiannon, names with Welsh origins—Rhiannon being a figure in Welsh mythology…
Portuguese variation of Sapphira, Greek
"sapphire"
The Portuguese word for sapphire was formerly a Top 100 name in Portugal.
