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English color name
A romantic elaboration of Blue that would work for a person of any gender.
Variation of Seabrook, English surname
"trickling stream"
A way to feminize Seabrook, if you want a name that is gender-neutral in sound but not appearance.
English flower name
If Rose and even Primrose feel too mainstream for you, this underused floral name — belonging to a perennial shrub with bright pink flowers — might fit the bill.
Feminization of Sebastian, Latin from Greek
"person from Sebastia"
Typically spelled Sébastienne in France, where it briefly charted in the early decades of the 20th century. Sebastiënne is the Dutch variation.
Scottish
"seal folk"
A mystical name with a watery feel to it, selkies are mythical creatures that resemble seals in the water but assume human form on land. Appearing in Scottish folklore, their name comes from the word…
Hebrew
"hope"
Best known as the name of Tevya's fourth daughter in the musical Fiddler on the Roof .
Abgayle is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Abigail. The traditional Hebrew name Abigail means "father's joy" or "source of joy" and has biblical roots as the name of King…
English
"hissing or hushing sound"
Sible is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Sibyl, derived from the Greek "sibylla" meaning "prophetess," referring to the oracular priestesses of ancient…
Greek
"sloshing in the wine trough"
A flower name derived from the Greek Seilenos or Silenus, a tutor and companion of the Greek wine god Dionysus. Campion flowers belong to the genus Silene.
French surname
"shadow outline"
Étienne de Silhouette (1709–67), French author and politician, gave his name to this portraiture technique – although, strangely, no one knows why.
Danish
"blind"
Danish diminutive of Cecilia
Estonian
"blue-feathered"
Sirje is a uniquely Estonian name of unconfirmed origins, although the story goes that it was created and offered up by Julius Mägiste, a linguist, in 1929. He derived it from the word sinisirje ,…
Variation of Sirkka, Finnish, Yiddish variation of Sarah, Hebrew
"grasshopper, seed leaf; princess"
While its Yiddish use has died out, Sirke is seen today in Nordic countries, most commonly Finland. Sirke is a form of Sirkka, but it may also be related to the Finnish word sirkeä, meaning "lively."
Modern Invented
Sky has been a trending sound in recent years, from Skylar to Skye to Skyla. Skylette is a new one in recent years, combining the celestial first syllable with the fashionable "-ette" ending.
Sofia Guadalupe is a feminine compound name that blends two beloved names from Spanish and Latin American traditions. Sofia, derived from the Greek word for 'wisdom,' is consistently popular…
Sofia Michelle combines two names with distinct cultural backgrounds into a melodious compound name. Sofia, of Greek origin meaning 'wisdom,' has been consistently popular across many cultures and…
Sofia Nicole combines two beloved feminine names with rich histories. Sofia, a variant of Sophia, derives from Greek meaning 'wisdom' and has been popular across numerous cultures and eras, ranking…
Romani, meaning unknown
It is speculated that this name may derive from Esperanza.
Diminutive of Anastasia
The lovely Anastasia comes with a multitude of nickname options, and Stassie is a cute one we don't hear often.
