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French variation of Joy
Pronounced as the English word joy, rather than as the French phrase joie de vivre, Joie might produce more complications than joy.
French or Breton
"chief or prince"
This feminine form of Mael has the distinctive "aelle" ending found in Brittany. In the French spelling Maëlle, it is a Top 100 girls' name in France.
Word name or short form of Astoria
Storie may be viewed in two ways: a respelling of whimsical word name Story, or a nickname for Astor or Astoria. Meaning "a tale, a telling of events" or perhaps "hawk", Storie made its debut to the…
Modern invented name
Pop princess Amerie is half Korean, half African-American. Her name may relate to Amelia, Emily, Emery, or Amory, though there's no exact equivalent among historical names. But doubtless there will…
Irish, from Brid, Brigh, Brigid
"strength or exalted one"
A short, breezy name with a sophisticated yet upbeat image, that doesn't betray its Irish roots. Bree first came to notice here in 1971 via the complex prostitute character in the movie Klute , which…
Variation of Holly, English nature name
This alternate spelling of Holly is still quite popular in the UK but hasn't seen use in the US since the end of the millennium.
Variation of Jane
Unplain (if dated) Jane.
English, diminutive of Laura
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
Laurie morphed into the more streamlined Lori in the sixties but now feels dated for a girl in either spelling. Update Lauren has been renovated as Laurel or Laura itself. If you're looking to name a…
Diminutive of Olivia, Latin
"olive tree"
The adorable diminutive Livie is most often a short form of the popular Olivia and may also be spelled Livvy, Livvie, or Livi. But occasionally it may be short for the separate Ancient Roman name…
Variation of Mabel; combination of May and Belle; "loveable"
"loveable"
This spelling variation of Mabel clears up the pronunciation — "may-belle", as opposed to "may-bull". Maybelle is packed with Southern charm, and like sister name Mabel is on the rise, but still on a…
Amarie is a feminine name that represents a modern blend of the popular prefix 'A' with elements of names like Marie and Amari. Its origins are contemporary, emerging primarily in the United States…
French variation of Brighid
Brigitte is the French version of the ancient Irish Brighid long associated with 1950s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot. If you want to pronounce Brigitte the French way, it's brih-ZHEET.
English word name
"the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group"
Rappers Cardi B and Offset gave the truly unique word name Kulture to their daughter in 2018. Its message is more inclusive and artistic than such elevated celebrity baby names as Saint, Reign, and…
Part Rylee, part Raelynn — Raelee is a trendy compound name on the rise.
Wrynlee is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary American naming trends combining distinctive spelling patterns with popular sound elements. Created by blending the uncommon prefix…
Italian
"love"
Loving Italian choice with a built-in lullaby.
Mylie is a contemporary feminine name that gained popularity in the early 21st century. It can be considered a variant spelling of Miley, which itself emerged as a diminutive of the name Miles. The…
Invented name
Vanellope is a Disney creation, given to the protagonist of "Wreck it Ralph" and now a character on Sugar Rush. She is energetic, tomboyish and very sassy. Read more about Vanellope and other Disney…
English combination of Anne and Marie
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
One of the most classic smoosh names around, and very international, too. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea");…
Ellorie is a feminine name that represents a modern elaboration of names like Ellie or Eleanor, possibly influenced by names such as Mallory or Valerie with their similar ending sound. This…
