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Variation of Sonny, English
"son"
Madison, Addison, and Emerson are fairly well established in the US Top 1000 for girls, and now, some parents are considering Sonny and Sonnie for their daughters too. Given to nearly 90 girls…
Vanesa is a feminine name of Greek origin, a variation of Vanessa with the simplified spelling using a single 's.' The name derives from 'Phanessa,' an ancient Greek title for the god Dionysus,…
Greek
"zealous"
A rarely heard name that might appeal to parents looking for an unusual name starting with "Z".
English
"bowman"
Archer is among the next wave of masculine-leaning occupational names rediscovered for girls.
Hebrew
"I will sing"
Unusual name with stylish, silky feel.
Danely is a contemporary feminine name that blends modern styling with a melodic quality. Likely derived as a variant of 'Danielle' or possibly combining elements of names like 'Dana' and 'Danielle'…
Arabic
"beloved, sweetheart"
A name whose sweet sound matches with its meaning, Habiba is popular in Somalia and North Africa. It comes from the Arabic habib meaning "dear, beloved", making it a bright and endearing choice.
"guide to righteousness"
A pleasant, welcoming Middle Eastern choice.
Hadlie is a modern feminine name that represents a contemporary variation of names like Hadley or Hailey. With English origins, Hadlie emerged as a distinctive spelling in the early 21st century amid…
Haelyn is a modern feminine name that follows contemporary naming patterns combining traditional elements with unique spellings. It likely evolved as a variation of names like Hayley, Haley, or…
French variation of Yvonne
The I freshens up this name.
Jalisa appears to be a modern American name that gained popularity primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. The name may have multiple origins: it could be a variant of Jalissa or a feminine form of Jalix.…
Jamyla is a feminine name that likely developed as a modern variation combining elements from different naming traditions. The prefix 'Jam-' may connect to names like Jamila (meaning 'beautiful' in…
Jianni is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of Gianni (Italian form of John meaning 'God is gracious'), a feminine form of the masculine name, or a unique…
Kyanna is a modern feminine name that emerged in American naming culture during the 1990s, reflecting the trend toward creative 'K' names and melodic endings. It may have developed as a variation of…
Lailyn is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a contemporary creation combining elements of popular names…
Myriam is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, representing a variant spelling of Miriam. In the Bible, Miriam was Moses' sister who watched over him as a baby in the bulrushes. The name's meaning has…
Niylah is a feminine name with a contemporary feel, likely developed as a creative variation of names like Nyla or Naila. The distinctive spelling with an inserted 'y' gives it a modern, unique…
Ryanne is a feminine name that combines elements of Ryan and traditional feminine endings. Originally, Ryan is an Irish surname meaning 'little king' or 'descendant of the king.' The addition of the…
German and Danish variant of Summer
You occasionally see the German and Danish word for "summer" pop up as a first name -- 16 girls were given it in 2016 -- and that trend may continue, now that the original has risen to Number 202 on…
