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Spelling variation of Kenley, English
"well-known clearing"
Varying the ending of one of the many very popular -ley names to -lee is one way to make it more unique, but not all that unique. Kenlee was used for about 70 baby girls in the US last year, about…
Promyse is a contemporary feminine name that represents a creative spelling of "Promise." This modern invention reflects the trend of transforming common words into distinctive names by altering…
English, Word name
"honest, genuine, and heartfelt"
Reminiscent of Puritan and Pilgrim name choices, Sincere is a relatively modern virtue name. Though it is predominantly used on boys - almost ten times more often - Sincere is still given to around…
Latin
"one who stutters"
Despite its modern sound, Blaise has plenty of history as a given name (for boys), from a Christian martyr to Arthurian legends. Today Blaise feels like the cool and edgy Blaze with a French accent.
Variation of Darcy, Irish or French
"dark one; from Arcy; from the fortress"
While the traditional Darcy spelling is solidly gender-neutral, the -ie ending of Darcie gives this name unabashedly feminine flair. Darcie is a Top 100 choice in England and Scotland, and briefly…
Hallee is a modern feminine name variation of Hallie, which itself often serves as a diminutive of Harriet or Hal. The name carries a bright, cheerful quality with its double 'e' ending giving it a…
Karime is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from "karima" meaning "generous" or "noble". The name is particularly popular in Mexico and Latin American countries, where it represents a…
Breton
"Princess"
The French Miley? This trendy choice from Brittany, which is pronounced either as Miley or May-lee, is related to the traditional (male) saint's name Mael, traditionally feminized as Maelle.
Maizee is a feminine name representing a creative, modern spelling variation of Maisie, which itself originated as a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' The distinctive spelling with…
Hebrew
"God is my father"
Variation of Aviela/Abiela, feminine forms of the Biblical Aviel/Abiel "God is my father". The modernized/anglicized double-l spellings are popular now in English-speaking countries.
Bexlee is a contemporary feminine name that has emerged as part of the modern trend of creating unique names with popular endings. It likely combines the prefix 'Bex' (possibly derived from names…
Charolette is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Charlotte, which derives from the masculine name Charles, ultimately meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.' This alternative spelling…
French from Greek
"of Delphi; womb"
Delphine is a sleek, chic French name with two nature associations — the dolphin and the delphinium, a bluebell-like flower, a well as a link to the ancient city of Delphi, which the Greeks believed…
Variation of Evelyn, English from French and German,"desired; or water, island"
"desired; or water, island"
Evelyn is becoming so popular that many variations are sure to become more widely used too. But in this case, the third E doesn't add anything and only confuses pronunciation: Is it Eveline?
Ezmae is a contemporary feminine name that combines modern styling with traditional elements. Likely a creative variation of Esme (which derives from Old French meaning "esteemed" or "beloved"),…
Gwenevere is a variant spelling of Guinevere, the name of King Arthur's queen in Arthurian legend. Derived from the Welsh name 'Gwenhwyfar,' it combines elements meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and…
French variation of Helen
"bright, shining one"
Whether it's pronounced with an "een" or an "aine" or an "enn" sound at the end, Helene doesn't feel as current the more forthright Helen or the airier Helena. Helene reached a high of Number 228 in…
Jaylanie is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary naming trends combining popular elements to create something unique. Likely a creative blend incorporating the popular prefix 'Jay'…
English, diminutive of John, Hebrew
"the Lord is gracious"
Using the 'ie' ending makes Johnny slightly more feminine, which must have been what Melissa Etheridge was thinking when she named one of her twins Johnnie Rose.
Nature name
This body of water runs deep; the best of a group of new possibilities that includes Bay, Ocean, River, and the more established Brook. It has received attention via the actress Lake Bell. Lake would…
