Updated September 2019
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English word name
"extraordinary"
Marvelous first appeared on the charts for girls all the way back in 1964 but wasn't seen again till 2009. It's been used in small numbers every year since.
Jenavieve is an elaborate variant of Genevieve, bringing a contemporary twist to this classic French name. Derived from the medieval Germanic name Genovefa, it ultimately means "woman of the race" or…
Analeigha is a modern feminine name that represents the trend of creating elaborate spelling variations of traditional names. It's essentially an ornate version of 'Annalia' or 'Analía,' which…
Berkleigh is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest popularity in the 21st century, particularly in the United States. It combines elements of traditional surnames like Berkeley…
Variation of Seabrook, English surname
"trickling stream"
A way to feminize Seabrook, if you want a name that is gender-neutral in sound but not appearance.
Cherokee
"large meadow"
Derived from the Cherokee word ayuhwasi , referring to a savanna or meadow.
Itzayanna is a feminine name with likely Mexican or Central American origins, possibly derived from Nahuatl (Aztec) language elements. It may combine 'itza,' which could relate to the ancient Mayan…
Kensleigh is a modern feminine name that represents the trend of combining traditional elements with creative spelling. It likely evolved from surnames like Kensley or Kinsley, or as a variation of…
Welsh
"fair April"
An elaboration of the month name, which is rare (though not unheard of) even in Wales.
Slovene and Croatian variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Form of Elizabeth commonly seen in Slovenia and Croatia.
Philomène is a feminine French name derived from Greek origins, meaning 'lover of strength' or 'loved one.' It combines 'philos' (loving) with 'menos' (strength, courage). This elegant name carries a…
French, from Greek
"honeybee"
Romantique French name invoking Debussy's haunting score for the opera Pelléas and Mélisande.
Variation of Bentley, English
"meadow with coarse grass"
The most feminine way to spell Bentley.
Getsemani is a feminine name of biblical origin, referring to the garden where Jesus prayed the night before his crucifixion. The name derives from the Aramaic words 'gat' (press) and 'shemen' (oil),…
American fruit name from Powhatan
"a dry fruit"
We've adopted Plum, Cherry, and even Apple as baby names, so why not Persimmon? It lends itself to the charming nicknames Percy or Persy. The word "persimmon" is American in origin. It was derived…
Issabella is an alternative spelling of the classic name Isabella, featuring a doubled 's' that gives it a distinctive appearance while maintaining the same pronunciation. The name derives from the…
Arabic
"Palestine"
The Arabic word for Palestine made the US charts for the first time in 2021. It makes a unique first or middle name choice to honor Palestinian heritage.
Abbiegail is a feminine name that serves as an elaborate spelling variant of Abigail, which comes from the Hebrew name 'Avigayil' meaning 'my father's joy' or 'source of joy.' This creative spelling…
Avichayil is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, combining 'avi' meaning 'my father' or 'father of' with 'chayil' meaning 'strength,' 'valor,' or 'virtue.' This biblical name appears in the Old…