By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Emree is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity in the 21st century. It likely emerged as a creative spelling variant of Emery or Emory, names with Germanic origins meaning…
French, feminine variation of George
Has a musty 1940s feel. Try Georgia -- or Georgiana.
English literary term from Greek Kyrie
In literature, a Kyrielle is a form of poetry that has rhyming couplets or quatrains. It originated with the French troubadour tradition. It is called a Kyrielle after the Christian Kyrie. In 2016,…
Scottish surname or compound name
"barren heath, bare promontory; dark rose; honey rose"
Traditionally a Scottish surname, referring to a barren heath, a bare promontory, or headland, Melrose could also be viewed as a mashup of Melanie, Melissa and Rose, as in the case of model and…
Variation of Adley
First came Hadley, then Adley, and now, Adlee.
Danish, Norwegian, and German form of Amalia or Amelia
"work"
Popular in Norway and Denmark, but familiar across Europe, Amalie can be pronounced as a-MAHL-yah, much like sister Amalia. A variation of Amelia, it shares the same Germanic element, amal meaning…
French variation of Aurelia, Latin
"the golden one"
Aurelie is the delicate French variation of Aurelia, one of the most improbable popular names of recent years. Both versions of the name are lovely, but it might be difficult to insist that Americans…
Hartlee is a modern feminine name that likely evolved as a creative variation of Harley or potentially as a feminine form of names containing the Germanic element 'hart' meaning 'strong' or 'brave.'…
A variation of Hailey that nosedived more than 100 places in 2009.
Dutch variation of Ilsa
"pledged to God"
Pronounced with two syllables, as if spelled Ilsa, Ilse is popular in The Netherlands and may rise here with cousin Elsa.
Compound name, variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Kaylene is a modern feminine name that gained modest popularity in the late 20th century. It appears to be a creative blend of Katherine short form Kay with the -lene suffix. Katherine, which comes…
Diminutive of Roxanne
Audacious offshoot of Roxanne, the wayward heroine of the musical Chicago.
Abigaelle is a feminine name that represents a French-influenced variation of Abigail, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'my father is joy' or 'father's rejoicing.' The additional 'le' ending adds a…
Audree is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Audrey. The original name derives from the Anglo-Saxon 'Æðelþryð,' meaning 'noble strength.' This contemporary spelling emerged…
Cozette is a delicate feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form of the French name Cosette, famously featured in Victor Hugo's novel 'Les Misérables.' The original name may derive from…
English or French
"desired; or water, island"
Variant of Evelyn or Aveline
Remie is a charming feminine name with French roots, though it can also be used for boys in some contexts. It likely developed as a diminutive form of Remy or Rémy, which comes from the Latin name…
Rubie is a charming variation of Ruby, which derives from the Latin word "ruber," meaning "red" - referencing the precious gemstone. This spelling with an 'ie' ending gives the classic name a…
Bellamie is a feminine variation of the popular name Bella, with French origins meaning 'beautiful friend' or 'lovely companion.' The name combines 'bella' (beautiful) with 'amie' (friend), creating…
Greek
"she who brings victory"
Rarely heard today-- it fell off the list around 1980--Bernice is a biblical name of Greek origin. In the Bible, she is a sister of King Agrippa. Bernice was a Top 100 name in the US for more than…
