By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Yisel is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin American roots. Pronounced "ee-SELL," it likely developed as a variation of names like Isabel or Giselle. The name has been particularly popular in…
Zissel is a feminine name of Yiddish origin, commonly found in Jewish communities of Eastern European descent. The name is believed to derive from the Yiddish word "zis" or "ziss," meaning "sweet" or…
Dalal is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'guide,' 'pointer of the way,' or sometimes interpreted as 'pampered' or 'spoiled' in a loving sense. The name has been used throughout the Middle…
English
"female child"
Although it has no doubt been used as a name by someone somewhere, Girl likely appears on the US extended baby names list most years as a kind of holding term, where parents have not yet decided on…
Hazyl is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative spelling variation of Hazel, which derives from the Old English word "hæsel," referring to the hazelnut tree…
Croatian, Bulgarian, Czech and Greek form of Nicola, from Greek
"people of victory"
Hebrew
"God is my strength"
Gabriel is given to a small but consistent number of girls each year. Whether it’s used as an equivalent to the masculine Gabriel or as a variant of Gabrielle is up to the parents’ discretion.
"wave"
This unisex Israeli name, which rhymes with ball, is sure to receive more serious international attention now that actress Gal Gadot is the new Wonder Woman.
"my crown is God"
An unusual Hebrew name which feels familiar, thanks to its similarity to Katherine and related names. It was originally a masculine name, but is now used for both sexes.
Rashel is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Rachel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional biblical name a…
Shanel is a feminine name that likely evolved as a variation of Chanel, which gained recognition through the famous French fashion designer Coco Chanel. The name has French origins and exudes…
Sidratul is a feminine name with Islamic origins, derived from Arabic. The name is associated with "Sidratul Muntaha," which in Islamic tradition refers to a sacred lote tree mentioned in the Quran…
Botanical name and French
"reddish brown"
A fragrant herbal and color name that could make a sensitive, distinctive choice.
Apryl is a creative alternative spelling of April, which derives from the Latin 'Aprilis,' the name of the fourth month of the year. This variant spelling emerged in the late 20th century during the…
Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Kazakh
"honey"
Top 10 in Turkey and Top 500 in the Netherlands (which has a high Turkish population), this sleek and pretty name is virtually unknown elsewhere.
Gissell is a feminine name representing a variation of Giselle, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (in the ancient sense of a peace treaty). This alternate spelling…
"not exalted"
Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab in the Hebrew Book of Kings, has long had a bad girl reputation. But in the modern secular world, this is somewhat mitigated by the feminist perspective of her as a…
Spelling variation of Michele, feminine form of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God"
Michel is usually the French form of Michael, where the feminine forms take an extra e and sometimes an extra l. While Michel and Michele are pronounced nearly identically by English speakers, using…
English, Irish, Scottish, Icelandic, Literature
"bright sea or jewel-garlanded maiden"
Miriel is an English and Icelandic variant of Muriel, which in turn derives from Irish Muirgel or Scottish Muireall. It is also a literary name from Tolkien's legendarium, where it is spelled Míriel…
Mishael is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, though traditionally used for males in biblical contexts. Appearing in the Old Testament as one of Daniel's companions (also known as Meshach),…
