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English diminutive or names ending with 'etta' or 'ette'
"little"
Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.
Imrie is a feminine name with Scottish roots, derived from the surname Imrie which originated from the place name Imrie in Angus, Scotland. The place name itself may have Gaelic origins, possibly…
Jocelyne is a feminine name of French origin, representing a variant spelling of Jocelyn. The name derives from a Germanic masculine name 'Gautselin,' meaning 'little Goth' or 'member of the Goth…
Kaysie is a modern feminine name that serves as a creative spelling variant of Casey or Kacie. Originally an Irish surname derived from 'Cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful,' it evolved into…
English, nickname
Old man nicknames on girls, like Frankie and Georgie, are a rising trend. Kennie fits into this style, and could honor a Kenneth or any other Ken- name.
Larae is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation or combination of names like Lara, Laree, or Loree. Its exact origins are not clearly defined, but it has a French-inspired sound and…
Basque place name
Also spelled Leyre and taken from the name of a monastery fortress, the popular and lilting choice in Spain will pose pronunciation problems elsewhere. Among the Top 100 girls' names in Spain, Leire…
Lindie is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive or variant spelling of Linda or Lindsay. With Germanic roots, Linda means 'gentle, soft' or 'beautiful,' while Lindsay was originally a Scottish…
Makynlee is a modern feminine name that emerged as part of the trend toward creative spellings and the '-lee' suffix popularity in the early 2000s. It appears to be a variant of Mackinley or…
Marabelle is a feminine name that combines elements of 'Mara' (which can mean 'bitter' in Hebrew or 'sea' in Gaelic) and the French 'belle' meaning 'beautiful.' This compound name has a lyrical,…
Mercie is a feminine name that evolved as a variation of Mercy, which originated as a virtue name during the Puritan era. While Mercy refers to compassion and forgiveness, Mercie softens the name…
Nyomie is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Naomi, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delightfulness.' This contemporary spelling adds a distinctive touch…
Elaboration of Opal, French, Sanskrit
"gem"
A word name with a touch of Adeline/Caroline/Apolline mixed in, Opaline has a sleek and stylish yet whimsical feel.
French
"page, attendant"
Sleek and sophisticated single-syllable choice that has NEVER been in the Top 1000, though sister name Paige has ranked since the mid 1950s. Though off her peak, Paige is still in the Top 200. Along…
Paislie is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of Paisley, a Scottish surname and place name derived from the town of Paisley in Scotland. The name gained popularity as a given name in…
Latin
"traveler, pilgrim"
Peregrine is considered to be an elegantly aristocratic name in England, but has never made it to the US, where it has been seen as extravagantly eccentric. In the new naming climate, though, it's…
Raquelle is a feminine name that serves as an elaboration of Rachel, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep' - traditionally symbolizing innocence and gentleness. The…
Rubee is an uncommon feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Ruby. The traditional name Ruby comes from the precious red gemstone, which derived its name from the Latin "ruber"…
English, diminutive of Riley; word name; British surname
"cavalryman, messenger"
Sweet short form of Riley. Nature lovers and whiskey fans alike can appreciate the androgynous simplicity of Rye. It is also the name of a town in England.
