By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Yoruba, Nigerian
"joy has come home"
A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
Turkish variation of Aisha, Arabic
"living, prosperous"
French
"noble type"
A stylish French name which ultimately derives from Adelaide, via the Occitan form Azalaïs. It was borne by Saint Marie-Azélie Guérin, also called Zélie, the mother of Thérèse of Lisieux.
Invented nickname
Up-and-coming actress Beanie Feldstein is attracting attention toward her unusual — but rather cute — nickname. She was born Elizabeth Greer Feldstein but nicknamed "Elizabeanie" by her childhood…
Agnethe is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, primarily used in Denmark and Norway. It represents a Nordic variation of Agnes, which derives from the Greek word 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or…
Anete is a feminine name with multiple European origins, primarily found in Latvia, Estonia, and other Baltic regions. It's a variation of Annette, which itself is a diminutive form of Anne or Anna.…
Irish; Scottish Gaelic
"May Day festival"
Also spelled Beltane and Beltain, this festival on May 1 marks the beginning of summer. It was described in old Irish and Scottish texts, and has been revived as a cultural festival, and by…
Latin, French
"blessed, well-spoken"
This variation of Latin Benedicta has a little more European pizzazz. Pronounced like Benedict but with a slightly longer final vowel sound, Benedicte or Bénédicte is used as a female name in France.…
Danish, Norwegian
"blessed"
Scandinavian feminine form of Benedikt.
Feminization of Bennett, English, medieval form of Benedict, Latin
Bennett doesn't really need feminizing — over 100 baby girls in 2020 were given the name as it is — but if you need to make it clear that it's a girl name, Bennette is one way to do that. Bennette…
Italian; Latvian, from Greek
"pure, virginal"
A sweet form of Agnes used in Italian & Latvian, with a fresh and intriguing sound.
French variation of Agatha, Greek
"good woman"
Agathe is a hugely popular name in contemporary France, even if it's English-speaking counterparts have not yet warmed to the usual English version, Agatha. The two-syllable French pronunciation is…
Chinese
"snow and ice"
Birtie is a feminine name with English origins, typically functioning as a diminutive form of Bertha or Birdie. Bertha derives from Germanic elements meaning 'bright' or 'famous,' while Birdie refers…
Aggye is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant spelling of 'Aggie,' which is traditionally a diminutive form of Agnes, derived from the Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or…
English invented name
"little bomb"
An explosive name brought to public attention by Olympic skateboarder Bombette Martin. Her name was inspired by her dad's boxing nickname, Bomber.
Albanian
"snow"
"powdery snow"
Agie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially serving as a diminutive form of names like Agnes or Agatha. Agnes derives from the Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy,' while…
English word name
"brightness of light; exceptional intelligence"
With its word name style and two equally lovely meanings, Brilliance could be one to watch.
