By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Short form of Suzanne, Hebrew
"lily"
Suzie (and Susie) was the one of the It Nicknames of midcentury America, right up there with Debbie and Kathy. Suzie and all her sisters are off their popularity peak now, but not forever. Look for…
Adelle is a feminine name with French origins, considered a variation of Adela or Adelaide, ultimately deriving from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' The name carries an…
Audrie is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Audrey, derived from the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð, meaning 'noble strength.' This alternative spelling maintains the classic sound…
Avarie is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades. It likely developed as a feminine variation of Avery or as a creative spelling of 'aviary,' meaning a place for…
Baylie is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of Bailey, which originated as an English surname derived from 'bailiff' or 'steward.' This charming name gained popularity in the late…
Greek
"she who brings victory"
A name with a surprising amount of history--it was the name of the wife of Ptolemy I of Egypt, occurs in the New Testament, and belonged to a fourth century saint. In the US, it has long been spelled…
Variation of Birdie, English
"little bird"
Just the kind of vintage nickname (think Hattie, Josie, Mamie, Millie) that's coming back into style in a big way. Actress Busy Phillips named her little girl Birdie.
"bird, hawk"
In Greek myth, Circe, daughter of Helios, the sun, was a sorceress living on the island of Aeaea (or Aiaia) who could turn men into animals with her magic wand, which is just what she did to…
Variation of Eliana, Hebrew, or Latin from Greek
"my God has answered; sun"
Eliane is a melodic name with the very fashionable El- beginning. Lovely and lilting as it is, be aware that there are many El- variations around these days, and little girls called Ellie as a result.
Emaline is a charming feminine name that serves as a variation of Emmeline or Emmaline, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Amalia, meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' This sweet, vintage name…
French, feminine variation of Emanuel
"God is with us"
The female version of Emanuel could become more prominent, though for some it still carries a steamy image dating back to a then sensationally erotic French film. Singer and Shameless star Emmy…
Combination of Kari and Elle
Kari originated as a short form of either Katherine or Caroline or their relatives such as Karen, Carol, and Carrie, while Elle is a quite popular French name meaning "she".
Lillyanne is a compound feminine name that combines the popular flower name Lilly (variant spelling of Lily) with the classic Anne. The name carries the symbolism of the lily flower - purity, beauty,…
Feminine variation of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God"
Onetime superstar name (Number 4 in the seventies) that's now in steep decline. Today's feminine is more likely to be some form of Michaela...or Makayla.
Nyellie is a feminine name that represents a modern, creative variation of names like Nellie or Nella. With its distinctive spelling and appealing 'Ny' beginning, it carries a contemporary flair…
Paizlee is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Paisley, which originated as a Scottish place name and pattern. The distinctive spelling with 'z' and double 'e'…
Ancient Iranian, via Greek and Latin
A name with pleasant associations on a par with Eden and Heaven. It has been in low but steady use since the 1990s.
English compound name, Rosa + Belle
"rose + beautiful"
Rosabelle is a charming feminine name combining the classic 'Rosa' (meaning 'rose' in Latin) with the French suffix 'belle' (meaning 'beautiful'). This elegant compound name literally translates to…
Variation of Sonny, English
"son"
Madison, Addison, and Emerson are fairly well established in the US Top 1000 for girls, and now, some parents are considering Sonny and Sonnie for their daughters too. Given to nearly 90 girls…
Variation of Abigail, Hebrew
"my father is joyful"
Like many spelling variations, Abigayle sprang up during the recent heyday of the Biblical Abigail, ranking in the US Top 1000 from 1998 through 2008. Now its star has dimmed.
