By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Maelee is a modern feminine name that combines the popular Mae (or May) with the trendy -lee suffix. While relatively new to the naming landscape, it carries the charm of traditional names like…
German and Scandinavian variation of Theresa
"to reap, gather, harvest"
A form of Theresa with a touch of European flair along with its saintly connotations, Therese is particularly familiar in Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and the UK. While it has declined in use in…
Diminutive of Thomasin, Aramaic
"twin"
Sweet and cuddly, but with a hint of edginess, Tommie is a unisex nickname that fits right in with the likes of Scottie, Stevie, and Frankie. Ultimately from the Aramaic Teʾoma , meaning "twin", it…
English
"western meadow"
Alternative spelling of Wesley, more commonly given to girls.
Feminine form of Elliot, Anglicization of Elijah or Elias, Hebrew
"Jehovah is God"
There's more than one reason why parents might consider this rising name for a daughter. George Eliot was the pen name of English writer Mary Ann Evans, one of the leading authors of the Victorian…
Greek
"good victory"
Eunice is a New Testament name of the mother of Timothy, long associated with one of the Kennedy sisters, the founder of the Special Olympics. As high as Number 106 in the early 1900s, it lasted on…
Scottish surname
"speckled, freckled"
Bryce is the preferred spelling over Brice for both genders, with nearly 70 girls named Bryce in one recent year vs. only five called Brice. But note that there were over 3000 boys named Bryce and…
Eevee gained popularity primarily through the Pokémon franchise, where it represents a lovable, adaptable creature known for its evolutionary potential. Though originating from pop culture in the…
Solenne is a feminine French name derived from the Latin word 'sollemnis,' meaning 'solemn' or 'ceremonial.' In French culture, it carries connotations of dignity, grace, and reflection. The name has…
French, diminutive of Jeanne
Relic of a past period of French favorites, out to pasture with Claudette and Paulette.
Modern invented, variation of Drew
This phonetic spelling of Drew is on the rise for boys, but was also given to 50 girls in 2022.
"from Lassy"
Sweet and frilly but with a surname-feel, Lacie is a spelling variation of Lacey. It rose up the charts in the US back in the 1980s and then in the UK in the 2000s and 2010s, following in the…
Landrie is a feminine name with French origins, possibly derived from the Old French word "landry," meaning "ruler of the land." It may also be a modern variant of the masculine name Landry, which…
French variation of Susan
"lily"
Suzanne became popular along with Susan but has just dropped out of the Top 1,000. Wait a generation (or two) in the US, though in France Suzanne is once again tres chic.
An intriguing mythological name whose one challenge might be pronunciation questions. In Greek myth, Danae, a goddess of music and poetry, was the mother of Perseus by Zeus, who appeared to her in…
Jazelle is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be viewed as a creative elaboration of names like Jazz or Jasmine, combined with the popular feminine suffix '-elle.' The name…
Jenevieve is a variant spelling of the classic French name Genevieve, which derives from the Germanic name Genovefa, meaning 'woman of the tribe' or 'tribe woman.' This alternative spelling maintains…
English, German, Hebrew
"my god"
Bright and light with a pleasing simplicity, Lielle is a distinctly feminine form of the unisex Hebrew name Liel. Comprised of the elements li ("for me") and el ("God"), it is interpreted as meaning…
Emorie is a modern feminine name that blends the popular Emma and Amory influences. It likely evolved as a variant of names like Emery or Amorie, carrying connotations of industriousness and…
German and French, feminine variation of Gerald
"ruler with the spear"
Though twin brother Gerald is still in baby name limbo, Geraldine is in line to follow the path of Josephine to imminent revival—even though Gerry is not as spunky a nickname as Josie. Geraldine was…
