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Nicolle is a feminine name that serves as a French-influenced variant of Nicole, which itself is the female form of Nicholas. The name ultimately derives from Greek elements meaning 'victory of the…
Variation of Posy or short form of Mariposa, English or Spanish
"a bunch of flowers or butterfly"
Posie and its near-identical twins Posy and Posey are delicate old-fashioned flower names of the type that are stylish today: Think Poppy, Marigold, Clover. Perhaps because it's the name of cosmetics…
Word name
Generally used in conjunction with another name to form a religious phrase -- for instance the daughter of rapper DMX is called Praise Mary Ella.
English surname, Scottish diminutive of William
"from Wylye, from the willow clearing; resolute protection"
Similar in sound to choices like Riley, Miley, and Kylie, Wylie has been sporadically featuring in the US stats for girls since the 1920s, though it has been more consistently used since the late…
Adelyne is a feminine name with elegant French and Germanic roots, representing a more ornate variation of Adeline. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'…
English combination of Anne and Marie
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Annemarie
Desirae is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Desiree, which derives from the French word "désirée" meaning "desired" or "longed for." This elegant name gained popularity in the…
Variation of Maite, Basque
"beloved"
English animal name
Sable is often associated with the Dynsaty soap opera, but it is actually a type of animal historically hunted for its fur. Sable is also used as a word for a warm, rich black color. Both…
Diminutive of Carol, English, or Caroline, French"free man"
"free man"
Carrie lives on mainly on the screen, as the new/old antiheroine of Stephen King's classic Carrie , as turn-of-the-21st-century diva Carrie Bradshaw of Sex & The City , and as Claire Danes'…
Diminutive of Joan, English
"God is gracious"
Although Joan was the more popular name in the 20th century, it's the nickname Joanie that is coming back in style, in tune with the likes of Bonnie, Margot, and Billie, or Sadie, Elsie, and Libby. A…
Kaislee is a modern feminine name that represents the contemporary trend of creative spelling and name blending. The name appears to be a variation of 'Kaisley' or a combination of 'Kai' (which means…
Kambrie is a feminine name that emerged as part of the trend toward creative spellings and modern-sounding names in the early 21st century. It appears to be a variant of Cambria, which refers to the…
Spelling variation of Natalie
Natalie retains some classic charm, but the -ee spelling is fading fast. Its the lowest ranked of the spelling variants, a list that includes Nataly, Nathalie, and Nathaly.
Cambree is a modern feminine name with American origins, created as a variation of names like Cambria and Bree. This trendy name combines elements of popularity from similar-sounding names like…
Spanish and Italian variation of Chloe, Greek
"young green shoot"
Cloe comes in second to the original form, Chloe, in it's native Spain. In the US, this honor goes to the Kardashian-ized Khloe.
French form of German Amelina
"work"
An old name, with a history separate from Emily and Emma and a different kind of vintage feel, that's a possible alternative to top-of-the-pops names. More common spelling is Emmeline.
Spelling variation of Arley, English
"from the rabbit meadow"
Arlie or Arley might be diminutives of Arlo, which means 'hill' or 'fortified hill'. The Arley spelling is used twice as often for boys in the US -- about 70 baby boys got the name last year, versus…
Diminutive of Benjamina, Benedicte, or Bernadette
"son of the right hand; blessed; brave bear"
Boyish nicknames for girls are in! With Leni rising, Bennie may appeal. Kylie & Jason Kelce use Bennie as a nickname for their third daughter - full name Bennett Llewellyn. After decades of no…
Emarie is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative blend of traditional elements. It likely combines the popular prefix 'Em-' (found in names like Emma, Emily, and Emilia) with 'marie,' a…
