By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Averee is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Avery, which originated as an English surname derived from Alfred, meaning "elf counsel" or "ruler of elves." This…
Yoruba
"my joy has arrived"
A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
Bradie is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Brady or Brody. Originally an Irish surname meaning "spirited" or "broad island," it has transitioned to first-name usage in…
Short form of Cecelia, Latin
"blind"
Cece, all by itself, gained notice as the nickname of Jim and Pam's baby on television's The Office . On the show as in real life, Cece is often short for Cecelia or even Cecilia, but it can also be…
French
"cherry"
Infinitely preferable to the tease-inspiring English version of the word.
Cobie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname for Jacoba, the female form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' in Hebrew. It's also sometimes used as a unisex nickname for names like…
French, diminutive of Esther or Estelle, Hebrew
"star"
Estée, with or without an accent, is most famously associated with cosmetics entrepreneur Estée Lauder, whose birth name was actually Josephine Esther Mentzer. The name is believed to be a stylized…
German
"strength of a spear"
Could cute nickname Gertie, remembered as cute five-year-old Drew Barrymore in E.T. , revive the long shunned Gertrude? It's tempting to dismiss Gertrude as a name on its way through the door marked…
Jailee is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Jaylee or possibly a blend of Jay and Lee with a feminine ending. This contemporary name emerged primarily in the…
Jazlene is a feminine name with modern American origins, likely created as a blend of the popular 'Jaz-' prefix (seen in names like Jasmine and Jazmin) with the feminine '-lene' ending that appears…
Scottish
"narrow spit of land"
Not as popular for girls as Kylie or Kyla, but we prefer its simplicity.
Leylanie is a feminine name that likely represents a modern elaboration of Leilani, which has Hawaiian origins meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child of heaven.' The added 'e' ending gives the…
Variation of Lauren, Laura, or Lorraine
"from Laurentum; bay laurel; from Lorraine"
Derived from either the Laura/Lauren/Laurence family, ultimately from the Latin laurus meaning "bay laurel", or a variation of Lorraine and Lorena, names associated with the French province of…
Lunabelle combines 'Luna,' the Latin word for moon, with the French-derived suffix 'belle' meaning beautiful, creating a name that essentially means 'beautiful moon.' This enchanting combination…
Lynnette is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Lynn or Linda. It has French and English roots, with Lynn deriving from the Welsh word 'llyn' meaning 'lake' or possibly from the…
English
"corn"
One of the more unusual nature names , Maize is given to a dozen or so boys and girls each year and is almost completely unisex in terms of usage. It could also be short for Maisie/Maizie.…
Marcelle is the feminine form of Marcel, a name with Latin origins derived from 'Marcellus,' a diminutive of Marcus meaning 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war. Popular in France and other…
Diminutive of Margery
Prime pert-teenager name in midcentury TV shows, replaced by Maggie.
Nalanie is a feminine name with possible Polynesian or South Asian influences. It may be a variation of Hawaiian 'Nalani' meaning 'the heavens' or 'peaceful skies,' or could relate to the…
English from Maori
"flaxen"
Anglicized form of Ngaire, this name is sometimes heard in New Zealand and very occasionally in England.
