By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Diminutive of Susan
Much-used midcentury diminutive, now fallen far from favor even as a middle name.
Word name
I'm sure the parents of the six little girls named Sundae in the US last year were thinking, "well, if Nicole Kidman can use Sunday..." In this case, we think the day of the week spelling is…
Diminutive of Talia, Hebrew
"gentle dew from heaven"
Tallie is a seldom-heard nickname name that, with the ascendance of Hallie and Callie, we might just be hearing more of. In Colonial times, Tallie was also a nickname for Natalie.
Tinlee is a modern feminine name that emerged in the early 21st century as part of the trend toward names ending with the popular "lee" sound. It appears to be a creative variation of names like…
Diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
"she who brings happiness"
A sassy, spunky name for the bold parent who doesn't remember Mrs. Ed Norton on The Honeymooners or who's into the nicknames-as-given-names trend sweeping the UK and returning to the US. Trixie is a…
Trulee is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling of 'truly,' an English word meaning genuine, authentic, or sincerely. This modern invented name transforms a common adverb into a…
Yue is a feminine name of Chinese origin that means 'moon.' This elegant, single-syllable name carries deep significance in Chinese culture, where the moon represents beauty, elegance, and the…
Modern invented name
Mix a bit of old-fashioned Jane with the male-inflected Zane, et voila.
Amee is a feminine name with variations including Amy and Aimée. It has French origins and derives from the Latin 'amata' meaning 'beloved.' The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries…
Annelyse is an elegant feminine name that represents a creative variation of Anne, combined with elements of Elise or Lisa. With roots in Hebrew (Anne, meaning "grace") and European traditions, this…
English nature name
"apple"
When people talk about unique baby names, Apple is often one of the first examples they mention. Apple made international headlines when Gwyneth Paltrow chose this wholesome fruit name for her…
Avalene is a feminine name with a ethereal, melodic quality. This uncommon name likely derives from roots similar to Avalon, the mythical island from Arthurian legend, associated with mysticism and…
Ave is a concise feminine name with multiple origins and meanings. In Latin, it means 'hail' or 'farewell' and is recognizable from the prayer 'Ave Maria' (Hail Mary). It can also derive from the…
Bailie is a feminine name with Scottish roots, originally derived from the occupation of a bailiff or city administrator. This occupational surname-turned-first-name follows the trend of professional…
Bettie is a feminine name originating as a diminutive form of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'devoted to God.' Bettie represents a variation of…
Blaize is a contemporary feminine name with a fiery spirit, derived from the French name 'Blaise,' ultimately from the Latin 'Blasius,' meaning 'stutterer' or 'lisping.' This spelling variation with…
Brooklyne is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of Brooklyn, which itself originated as a place name referring to the New York City borough. The name combines 'brook' (a small stream)…
Cammie is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive form of names like Camilla, Cameron, or Campbell. With Scottish and Latin origins, its ultimate meaning relates to 'one who assists…
Corabelle is a charming feminine name that combines elements of Cora and Belle, both names with their own rich meanings. Cora comes from Greek, meaning "maiden" or possibly from the Latin "cor"…
Dezirae is a modern spelling variation of Desiree, a feminine name derived from the French 'désirée' meaning 'desired' or 'longed for.' This contemporary spelling emerged in the 1990s as part of the…
