By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French
"beloved"
Whether you pronounce it like the original Amy or the Frenchified Ay-may, this form adds considerable elan to an old favorite.
Irish
"world, light, white; rock"
Ailbhe is a unisex Irish name that has appeared throughout Irish history, borne by a 6th-century (male) saint, and by a female warrior of Fianna, a legendary group of women warriors, led by Fionn…
Aidanne is a feminine variation of Aidan, originally an Irish masculine name meaning 'little fire' or 'fiery one.' The addition of the extra 'n' and silent 'e' feminizes and softens the traditional…
Adanne is a feminine name of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Igbo culture. In Igbo, it carries the beautiful meaning of 'daughter of the father' or 'father's daughter,' symbolizing the special…
English surname
"outlaw"
What better namesake for a baby girl than Ada Lovelace (or, to use her full title: Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace), the brilliant 19th-century writer, mathematician and early computer…
Variant of Wilde
Mila Rose combines two distinctly beautiful feminine names to create a harmonious compound name. Mila, with Slavic origins, means 'dear' or 'gracious,' though it's also sometimes connected to the…
Hyphenated name
"night + rose"
With the poetic meaning "night rose", this hyphenated name combines two popular choices, and was a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2023.
Esme Rose combines the distinctive first name Esme with the classic middle name Rose. Esme derives from the Old French 'esmer' meaning 'to esteem' or 'to love,' while Rose refers to the flower,…
Aydynne is a contemporary feminine name representing a unique spelling variation of Aiden or similar names. With its distinctive double 'n' and 'y' spelling, it exemplifies the modern trend of…
Short form of Madeline
Fictional invented name, variation of Moony
"moon, moon-like"
A name invented for the 2017 movie The Florida Project , recently chosen by influencers and content creators Ellie and Ella for their daughter in 2026.
German
Anglicized version of a the common German surname Klein. Musician Mike Eli named his daughter Kline Olivia in 2012.
French feminine version of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
Variation of Clementine.
Armenian
"moon"
A popular pick in its native Armenia where it's been in and out of the Top 50 in recent years, this pretty moon name would make for a sophisticated alternative to mega-popular Luna. Also written as…
English
"son of Roger"
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick used Hodge as the middle name of their daughter Tabitha.
Gaelic
"son of Hugh"
This surname was used by Grant Show and Katherine La Nasa for their daughter Eloise's middle.
Known for being one of the middles of Oscar de la Hoya's daughter Nina.
Japanese
"prosperity"
Unisex Japanese name used by the singer Thalia as her daughter Sabrina's middle.
Tracy Morgan used this uncommon name as his daughter Maven's middle in 2013.
