By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Turkish from Persian
"tulip"
A floral Turkish name with a lilting sound, Lale appears as Laleh in Persian and as Lalə in Azerbaijani. While Lale is familiar in Turkey, Lalə makes the Top 100 in Azerbaijan. The name is…
Legacee is a contemporary feminine name representing a creative respelling of 'legacy,' a word referring to something handed down from ancestors or predecessors. This modern invention transforms a…
Lorianne is a feminine name that combines the popular name elements Lori (a diminutive of Laura, meaning "laurel" in Latin) and Anne (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace"). This combination name…
English combination of Mary and Lee
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow"
Marilee is one of the cheeriest – if least substantial – combinations of Mary with another name. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop"…
Hawaiian, Tongan, and Samoan
"song"
Some sources say Mele is a South Sea Islander form of Mary, but it's also a name in its own right meaning song.
Melodee is a feminine name representing a phonetic spelling variation of Melody. Derived from Greek origins meaning 'song' or 'music,' this name maintains the musical essence of its traditional…
Nayvie is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Navy. The name evokes the deep blue color of the sea and references the naval military branch. This contemporary spelling…
Latin
"olive"
A gem named for its green hue.
Pennelope represents a modern spelling variation of the classic Greek name Penelope. While maintaining the pronunciation of the traditional form, this variant incorporates a doubled 'n,' giving it a…
Variation of Renee
"reborn"
This name is hanging on as Renee, thanks to Ms. Zellweger, and in newer forms Renae and Renny.
Rennie is a feminine name that often serves as a diminutive of names like Renata, Irene, or Renee. It has Scottish origins where it can be derived from the Gaelic elements "raon" meaning "rule" or…
English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, or Korean surname
"roe deer; wise protector; son of Ruadh; red; clearing; ability"
In the US, the multicultural surname Roe is primarily associated with the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, which granted the federal right to abortion, though elsewhere it might be…
Femininized variation of Shane
This distinctive variation was chosen for their third daughter by the Eddie Murphys.
Shelbie is a feminine name primarily considered a variant spelling of Shelby, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'ledge village' or 'shelf settlement.' This…
Sorelle is a feminine name derived from the Italian word for 'sisters,' making it particularly meaningful for families with multiple daughters or for parents who value sisterhood. The name has a…
Modern invention, English
"firm, determined; steel, gray-blue"
A wordy name with a name-y spelling, Steelie was chosen by influencer Tre Welsh for his daughter in 2025. Reminiscent of the word "steely", it may be associated with the durable metal, the color…
Vietnamese
"hero, brave, petal, flower"
This simple unisex Vietnamese name has multiple meanings, including "hero", "petal", "brave", and "bright", depending on the characters used to write it. One of the most popular names in Vietnam, it…
Geographical name
Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie put this name of a geographical feature on the baby name map when she chose it for her newborn daughter, Vale Guthrie Feldman. Vale might be considered part nature…
Vivie is a charming feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Vivian or Vivienne. It derives from Latin roots meaning "alive" or "lively," perfectly capturing a…
Amaree is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variation of Amari, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'promised by God' or 'strength.' Alternatively, it could connect to…
