By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Scottish surname
"speckled, freckled"
Among the more masculine of the short unisex B names, Brice is less popular than Bryce for both sexes. There were 240 boys named Brice in the US in one recent year, versus only five girls -- and more…
Anesse is a delicate feminine name with possible French and North African influences. This uncommon name may be a variation of Agnes or Anais, or potentially derived from Arabic origins where similar…
French from Germanic, meaning unknown
A French form of the Frankish name Alpaidis, or Alpaida. It notably belonged to a daughter of Charlemagne, and the mother of the eighth-century military leader Charles Martel.
Antje is a feminine name of Dutch and Frisian origin, serving as a diminutive form of Anna. This charming name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Particularly…
Anneyce is a rare feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Annice or Annise, which themselves derive from Agnes. Agnes comes from the Greek 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' The…
Yoruba, Nigerian
"to know her is to pet her"
Annise is a delicate feminine name that may have originated as a variant of Anise, referring to the sweet-smelling herb used in cooking and traditional medicine. The name also bears resemblance to…
Andrea Guadalupe combines two meaningful feminine names with rich heritage. Andrea, derived from the Greek 'andreia' meaning 'courage' or 'manly,' has evolved into a primarily feminine name in many…
French, Greek
"man"
A retro diminutive of Andrée, the French feminine form of Andrew. Used in South Africa and Namibia where Afrikaans is spoken. Andriëtte Norman is a South African singer.
French from Greek
"advising like a man"
French form of Andromeda.
Angela Guadalupe combines two deeply meaningful feminine names with strong religious connections. Angela derives from the Greek word 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel,' while Guadalupe refers…
Japanese from English
"animation"
Names from anime series are becoming increasingly popular, and Anime itself is now occasionally used as a name for girls.
Danish, Norwegian, French
"grace"
Danish, Norwegian and archaic French diminutive of Anne.
Anniemae is a feminine compound name that combines the classic 'Annie' (a diminutive of Ann, meaning 'grace' or 'favor') with 'Mae' (a variation of May, associated with the spring month or possibly…
French from Latin
"sea water; color between green and blue"
A fresh and summery — if rather long — color that sounds namelike, but is extremely rarely used.
Arabella Rose combines the elegant, vintage charm of Arabella with the classic floral middle name Rose. Arabella, with Latin origins meaning 'yielding to prayer' or 'beautiful altar,' emerged in…
Greek
"spider"
In Greek mythology, Arachne was a woman who bested Athena in a weaving competition. She later killed herself from the shame, but Athena reincarnated Arachne as a spider.
Yoruba
"my people have arrived"
Aramide is a rare name in the US but better-known in Nigeria, where it's a choice from the Yoruba language.
"beginning"
In Greek mythology, Arche was the muse associated with origins. As a baby name, it may be misunderstood as Archie.
Ariana Guadalupe combines two beautiful feminine names with rich cultural backgrounds. Ariana, derived from Greek origins meaning 'very holy' or connected to the ancient region of Ariana, has gained…
