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Alaysha is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. The name appears to be a creative variant of names like Alisha, Alysha, or Alicia,…
Variation of Brianna, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
The further you move away from the original Briana, the feminine form of Brian first used by Edmund Spenser in The Faerie Queen, the more invented and less authentic you get. But many parents want…
Eliyana is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the elements 'El' meaning 'God' and possibly 'ana' meaning 'to answer.' This melodious name conveys the beautiful meaning of 'God has…
Novella is a feminine name with Latin and Italian roots, derived from 'novus' meaning 'new' or 'young.' Beyond its literal meaning, Novella carries literary associations as it refers to a short prose…
Samirah is a beautiful feminine name with Arabic origins meaning 'companion in evening conversation' or 'entertaining companion.' The name has deep roots in Middle Eastern and Muslim communities but…
Spanish
"lady of sorrows"
Though it's related to the Virgin Mary, this name was once perceived as the height of sensuality, a role since taken over by nicknames Lola and Lolita. Dolores is one of the many titles given to the…
Jacklyn is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, which is the French equivalent of James. Ultimately derived from Hebrew origins meaning "may…
Spanish, feminine variation of Emmanuel
"God is with us"
Manuela is one feminine form that's more energetic than the male original, and is worth considering if you're seeking an easily assimilated Spanish name. In the 1948 film The Pirate , set in the…
Miliana is a feminine name with multicultural roots. It likely derives from Slavic origins as a variant of Milena, meaning 'gracious' or 'favored'. The name may also be connected to Latin 'milia'…
Latin
"wonderful"
Mirabel is one of those names that's not on the Top 1000 but ought to be, and undoubtedly will be soon following the release of Disney's 2021 Encanto . Mirabel is the film's quirky and highly…
French from German
"desired; or island, water"
Aveline is a name that's long been an obscure cousin of more widely-used choices, but may come into its own riding the tail of the megapopular Ava, which may derive from the same root. Although…
Evianna is a feminine name with modern origins, likely created as a combination of Eva or Eve with the popular -anna suffix. It blends the simplicity of Eve (meaning 'life' in Hebrew) with a melodic,…
Haislee is a modern feminine name that follows contemporary naming trends of creative spellings and melodic sounds. It appears to be a variant of Haisley or Paisley, combining elements of popular…
Latin from Greek
"happy, cheerful"
Hillary is a lovely name that, for the moment at least, is tightly bound to an individual with a strong image: Hillary Clinton. Whatever your feelings about Mrs. Clinton, her fame now dominates the…
Amharic, Geez, Ethiopian
"praise to God"
Mahelet, Mahlet or Mahilet is a chant performed to praise god in the Ethiopian Orthodox church, also used as a female name. It was chosen for 80 babies in the US in 2024, though it is far better…
Sanskrit
"strong, sound"
Akshara is a unisex name taken from one of the names of Lord Vishnu.
Annalia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Annalisa or a combination of Anna (Hebrew for "grace") and Lia (Latin form of Leah, meaning "weary" or "delicate").…
Spelling variation of Cyrilla, Latin
"lordly"
This obscure antiquated name is finding new life thanks to The Witcher series, whose heroine is named Princess Cirilla, nickname Ciri. The feminine form of Cyril, Cirilla has now surpassed the…
Variation of Delilah, Hebrew or Arabic
"delicate"
Takes Delilah out of the Bible and into the 21st century.
Ellyana is a modern feminine name that represents a contemporary elaboration of Ella or Ellie, with possible connections to Ellen or Eleanor (all ultimately derived from Greek "Helen" meaning…