By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English, invented name
Phonetic spelling of Ariane worn by the Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, who goes by the nickname Arnie.
Italian
"melodious"
Arnie is a diminutive form of the name Arnelle or can be a feminine variant of Arnold. With Germanic roots, the name ultimately derives from 'arn' meaning eagle and 'wald' meaning power or ruler,…
Celtic
"bear"
Artie is usually short for Arthur, but with boyish nicknames like Billie and Frankie rising it may be time to consider Artie for a girl too. Artie works as a sweet retro tomboy name, a possible…
Arvie is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a diminutive form of Arvilla or Arvilla, names with Latin roots meaning 'eagerly desired.' Alternatively, it could…
Yao, Malawian
"speak"
Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish
"god"
Greek
"lightning"
Astrape and Bronte are twin goddesses representing lightning and thunder in Greek mythology. The sisters would carry Zeus's thunderbolts. These days Bronte is typically used in honor of the Brontë…
English
"by the clearing or meadow"
A surname with a currently popular sound, reminiscent of Atlas and Hadley. This spelling is less popular in the States, but is the version worn by 1940s UK Prime Minister Clement Attlee.
Diminutive of Augusta, Augustine or August, Latin
"great, magnificent"
Augie is one of a bundle of adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for girls, rarer than Billie. A twist on Angie and riding on the coattails of newly fashionable August -- Augie is a spunky,…
Aurora Rose combines two distinctly beautiful feminine names into a melodic compound name. Aurora, derived from Latin meaning 'dawn,' has mythological connections to the Roman goddess of sunrise.…
Autie is an uncommon feminine name with American historical connections. Most notably, it was the childhood nickname of George Armstrong Custer, the controversial 19th-century U.S. military…
Autumn Rose combines the seasonal name Autumn, reflecting the vibrant fall season with its colorful foliage and harvest associations, with the classic floral name Rose, symbolizing beauty and love.…
Dutch
"grace"
Dutch, Limburgish and Afrikaans diminutive of Anne.
Annice is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, derived from Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It's a variant spelling of Annis or Annise, which emerged in medieval England as diminutive forms of Agnes…
Word name
A handful of baby girls are named Awesome each year, and they better be.
A zingy nickname-style name that was used occasionally in the early twentieth century, and returned to the charts in 2020. There are no obvious names it could be short for, which is all the more…
Turkish
"queen of the moon"
The Turkish element ay , meaning "moon," is common among girl names. In this case, it is combined with büke , meaning "queen," giving Aybüke a stunning and covetable meaning.
Agnesse is a feminine name representing a variation of Agnes, which derives from the Greek word "hagnos" meaning "pure" or "holy." This elegant elaboration adds a soft, flowing quality to the classic…
Aylin Guadalupe combines two beautiful cultural traditions. Aylin, of Turkish origin, means 'halo of light around the moon' and has gained international popularity for its melodic sound and beautiful…
