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Variation of Diane, French from Latin
"divine"
Dianne, one of the many offshoots and variations of the classic Diana, had its moment in the sun in the 1940s--it was a Top 100 name from 1943 to 1952. It now would make a very unlikely choice. This…
Literature, English
"fair, beautiful"
Created by Sarah J. Maas for the heroine of her Court of Thorns and Roses series of YA novels. The name was based on the Old English word for "fair" or "beautiful" and has an ethereal charm.
Henlee is a feminine name that exemplifies the modern trend of adapting traditionally masculine names for girls. It appears to be a creative variation of the surname or masculine name Henley, which…
French variation of Jane
Has lost all trace of its French accent.
Short form of Jean or Jeanne
Jeanie is a midcentury bobby soxer kind of nickname that might almost be so old it's new again.
Kalie is a feminine name that serves as a modern variation of the traditional names Kelly or Kaylee, combining elements of both in its pronunciation and style. It originated as a diminutive form…
Kaydee is a modern, phonetic spelling of the initials 'K.D.' that emerged as a standalone given name in the late 20th century. This contemporary creation follows the trend of transforming initials or…
Khole is a feminine name that appears to be a contemporary variant spelling of Chloe, which has Greek origins meaning 'young green shoot' or 'blooming.' This modern spelling adaptation follows the…
Khylie is a feminine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Kylie, with the added 'h' giving it a distinctive appearance. The original name Kylie has Australian Aboriginal origins meaning…
English
"pasture, meadow"
The original brief, breezy name is somewhat out of favor now even as a middle name. The Leigh spelling has more substance and is more identifiable as female.
Lunette is a delicate feminine name with French origins, derived from 'lune,' meaning 'moon.' The '-ette' suffix adds a diminutive quality, essentially meaning 'little moon.' This celestial…
French; Norwegian; Danish; Dutch; German, variation of Matilda
"battle-mighty"
Mathilde is even more popular in France than Matilda, a hipster favorite thanks to Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger, is here. And the French pronunciation, while confusing to English speakers,…
Noellie is a feminine name derived from Noël, the French word for Christmas, ultimately from Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birth.' This charming elaboration of Noel adds a distinctly French flair with its…
Quincie is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Quincy, which originated as an English surname derived from the Latin name Quintus, meaning 'fifth.' This feminized spelling adds…
French variation of Rosalind
"supple horse; pretty rose"
The French form of the elegant Rosalind and the name of a 13th century saint. It was particularly popular in its native France during the 1950s, while currently, it is most popular in Haiti, Kenya,…
Adrianne is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria,' an ancient town in northern Italy. This elegant variation of Adrian combines classical roots with a feminine…
Irish
"yellow"
She's the bff of Blair, Blake, and Brooke who shop at Bergdorf's, Bonwits and Bendel's.
Chanelle is a feminine name that emerged in the 1970s, likely as a variation of Chanel, inspired by the famous French fashion house founded by Coco Chanel. The name blends French sophistication with…
Dannie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Daniel or Danielle, though it's used independently as well. With Hebrew roots, it relates to the meaning "God is my judge." As a…
Emmagrace is a feminine compound name combining the classic Emma with the virtue name Grace. This modern creation emerged in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward double-barreled names,…
