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English masculinization of Emma, German
"universal"
Emmett has had an interesting and unusual gender history. A long-obscure masculinization of Emma, Emmett is now rising as a boys' name as a companion to the very popular Emma and Emily. And at the…
Enslee is a contemporary feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a creative spelling variant of Ainsley, which has Scottish roots meaning "one's own meadow" or "solitary meadow."…
Falynn is a contemporary feminine name that gained visibility in the early 2000s, likely developed as a variation of traditional names like Fay or Faith combined with the popular suffix '-lynn.' The…
Fraida is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, derived from the German word 'Freude' meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' Common in Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, Fraida (sometimes…
Word name
A tad spacy.
Gretta is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Greta, which itself originated as a short form of Margaret or Margareta. With Germanic and Greek roots, the name ultimately derives from…
Janney is a feminine name that likely originated as an affectionate diminutive form of Jane or as a surname that transitioned to given name usage. Jane itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan,…
Spelling variation of Gentry, English
"aristocracy"
Jentry is an upwardly-striving word name that's gaining ground for girls as a new spin on Jennifer or Jenna. If classy is what you're after, a name with a genuine pedigree would serve you better.…
Jersei is a feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling of Jersey, referring to the island in the English Channel or possibly the U.S. state of New Jersey. As a personal name, Jersei has…
English from Latin
"youthful or sky father"
Some may think that the girls have enough variations of the ancient Roman emperor's name Julius of their own – from Julia to Juliet to Julianne – without using the usually-male Julian too. But Julian…
Kailah is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variant of Kayla (itself derived from Katherine or a form of the Irish name Cadhla meaning 'slender and fair').…
Variation of Keziah or Cassia, Hebrew, Latin
"cinnamon"
A unisex option, currently leaning masculine in the US, Kasiah could be considered a variation of the sweet but spiky Keziah and the botanical Cassia. Associated with the cinnamon spice and the…
Kathia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, functioning as a variant of Katia, which itself is a diminutive of Katherine or Ekaterina. The name ultimately derives from Greek roots…
Latin
"lion"
An old-timey boyish nickname that works as a diminutive of Leona or Leonie, Alondra, Lorna or any female name with strong L and N sounds.
Swedish and Norwegian, combination of Maj and Lena
Mailen is a variant of Majlen or Majlena, a rare Swedish and Norwegian name which blends "Maj" and "Lena" together. The name has seen increased usage since 2017, following the release of the video…
French word name
"house"
Mason with a French accent. Some parents may pick this spelling as an attempt to feminize or distinguish from trendy Mason.
Makyla is a feminine name that represents a modern, creative spelling variation of Michaela or Makayla. These names ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' The…
Ventureño Chumash, Native American
"the surf sounds loudly"
Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth…
