By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Ariele is a feminine name with roots in Hebrew origins, representing a variation of Ariel, meaning 'lion of God'. This elegant name carries a delicate and ethereal quality, with the added 'e' giving…
Arrie is a feminine name that may function as a diminutive of names beginning with 'Ar-' such as Arabella, Arianna, or Artemis. It also exists as a variant of Ari, which has Hebrew origins meaning…
Variation of Avis, Latin
"bird"
Avianna is the most popular "avian" name, sitting in the US Top 500 names. But the French-esque version Avianne is significantly less so: it was given to 7 girls in 2021, and fewer than 5 in 2022,…
French diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"stranger"
A less common relic of the Claudette-Paulette-Annette era. Babette's Feast is a 1987 Danish film based on a Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) story about a cook who wins the lottery and prepares an…
Bellamarie is a beautiful compound name combining 'Bella,' meaning beautiful in Italian and Spanish, with 'Marie,' a classic form of Mary that has French origins. This elegant fusion creates a name…
Combination of Bonnie and Belle
"beautiful"
Bonnie and Belle — two vintage revivals that coincidentally both mean "beautiful" — combine to make this sweet name. Bonnibelle debuted in the US charts in 2022.
Cadie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names like Cadence or Arcadia, or a modern variant of Katie or Kady. With its friendly, approachable sound,…
Caralee is a feminine name blending melodic sounds with sweet meaning. It likely originated as a combination of the element "Cara," derived from Italian or Latin meaning "beloved" or "dear," with the…
English feminization of Carl or Charles, German, French
"free man"
A handful of baby girls are still named Carlene every year, but today other feminizations of Charles or Carl, from Carly to Charlotte, are much more popular.
Word name, English from Hindi
"fine, downy wool"
Cashmere is soft, luxurious — and way out of the ordinary. One of the unique names found in The Hunger Games series, you might be surprised to learn that this fabric name has been appearing in the US…
Caycee is a feminine name representing a modern, creative spelling variation of Casey. While Casey originated as an Irish surname derived from 'cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful,' Caycee…
Collie is a feminine name with diverse origins. Most commonly, it's recognized as a diminutive form of Nicole or Nicolette, though it sometimes functions as a nickname for names containing 'col'…
Coralyne is a feminine name inspired by coral, the vibrant marine organism that forms colorful reef structures in tropical oceans. The name blends 'coral' with the popular feminine suffix '-lyn(e),'…
English
"valley"
An early unisex nature name that has been surpassed by others, Dale is still a simple, sylvan and serene option. Most of Dale's recent best known bearers – father and son race drivers Dale Earnhart,…
Danette is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Dana or Danielle, which themselves derive from the masculine Daniel, meaning "God is my judge" in Hebrew. Popular…
Danie is a versatile name that can function as either a feminine name or a shortened form of Daniel for boys. As a feminine name, it's often considered a modern, simplified variant of Danielle. The…
Delaine is a feminine name with French origins, derived from 'de laine' meaning 'of wool.' It gained recognition from a type of lightweight wool fabric called delaine that was popular in the 19th…
Combination of Della and Mae
"noble drop in the sea"
A sunny and sparky compound name which rolls easily off the tongue.
Denae is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Danae from Greek mythology—the mother of Perseus who was visited by Zeus in the form of golden rain. Alternatively, it…
Desarae is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Desiree, which comes from the French 'désirée' meaning 'desired' or 'longed for.' This particular spelling emerged in the United States as…
