By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Annalyse is a feminine name that combines elements of the classic Anna with the elegant suffix -lyse. It can be viewed as a variation of Annalise or Analysa, offering a slightly different spelling of…
English diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
Despite the voluptuous doll's various career choices, from astronaut to doctor, her name still remains a euphemism for "bimbo".
French, place-name of cheese-producing region, short form of Briana
Place-name and homonym of Bree, less popular than its enlargement, Brielle or Brianna. Brie Larson is a notable bearer.
American invented name
The newest addition to the Kylie, Rylie family, really catching on with some parents.
Latin
"bright and beautiful"
A combination name that might be dismissed as a clown and cow name. The sounds are nevertheless pretty and the meaning is good - though spellings Claribel or Clarabel might help distance it from the…
Corrie is a feminine name with multiple origins. Primarily used as a diminutive form of Corinne, Cornelia, or Cora, it has a friendly, approachable quality. In Scottish usage, Corrie refers to a…
Turkish variation of Daphne
"bay tree, laurel tree"
Defne is one of the most popular names for baby girls in Turkey, ranking at the top of the list along with Zeynep and Elif. This is one girls' name that makes an easy transition to English-speaking…
Legacie is a modern feminine name inspired by the English word 'legacy,' referring to something handed down from ancestors or predecessors. This creative spelling variant transforms a common noun…
Lillianne is an elegant feminine name that combines the popular name 'Lily' with the suffix '-anne.' It originated as a French variation of Lillian, which itself derives from the Latin name 'Lilium,'…
Hawaiian nature name
Captivating and appealing name — a maile is a vine used to make leis — getting noticed via writer Maile Meloy. Many pronounce it ala Miley, as in Cyrus, though native Hawaiian speakers say the…
Variation of Nell, English
"bright, shining one"
Nelle, typically pronounced like the one-syllable Nell, is an elegant form of the name used by author Nelle Harper Lee, who wrote To Kill A Mockingbird . With whatever spelling, Nell/Nelle is a…
English nature name
"prairie"
Unspecific place name with a wonderfully wide-open, spacious, western feel; used for a character in Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland . Prairie is derived from the Old French word praierie , which…
Spelling variation of Sally, diminutive of Sarah, Hebrew
"princess"
Sallie ranked highest along with other -ie ending girls' names in the 1800s. It's been downhill since then for Sallie, though she didn't fall off the Top 1000 until 1970. Last year, only a couple…
French
"solemn"
This is a soft, soignée French girls' name that has become familiar here via singer Solange Knowles, younger sister of Beyonce. It is also the name of a martyred ninth century saint, a poor…
Yazmine is a feminine name representing a variation of Jasmine, which derives from the Persian word 'yasmin,' referring to the fragrant flowering plant. The spelling with 'Y' and 'z' gives the name a…
Hebrew
"God is my master"
A feminine form of Adriel, a Biblical name that has soared up the US charts in the 2020s . A possible successor to Adrienne and Danielle or an alternative to Arielle and Adeline, Adrielle was give to…
Gizelle is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Giselle, which derives from the Germanic word 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (in the ancient sense of a peace treaty). This elegant name…
Ivee is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Ivy or possibly Ivie. The name Ivy derives from the English word for the climbing evergreen plant, which has long symbolized…
Ivorie is a feminine name that evokes the luxurious substance ivory, with its creamy white color and precious nature. Likely a modern variant of Ivory, which itself began as a descriptive surname…
Joseline is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Jocelyn, with French origins meaning 'member of the Germanic tribe.' It blends the melodic quality of Josephine with the uniqueness of Jocelyn,…
