By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Anel is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew tradition, it relates to 'God has answered,' while in Latin American contexts, particularly Spanish and Portuguese influence, it can…
Arabic
"virgin"
A soft and elegant Arabic name used primarily among Muslims.
Chanell is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of 'Chanel,' inspired by the famous French fashion house founded by Coco Chanel. The doubled 'l' gives it a distinctive spelling while…
Grisel is a feminine name with medieval European origins, derived from the Middle English 'gris' meaning 'grey.' It's a variant of Griselda, a name made famous through Boccaccio's 'Decameron' and…
Koral is a feminine variant of the name Coral, derived from the English word for the colorful marine invertebrates. The name evokes imagery of vibrant ocean reefs and the beautiful pinkish-red hue of…
German surname, Yiddish, meaning unknown
Maisel is a German-Jewish surname, brought into the spotlight as that of Miriam Maisel, aka The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel . The TV show, which premiered in 2017, has led to small numbers of girls given…
Michell is a name that can serve as either a feminine variation of Michelle or a masculine alternative spelling of Mitchell. As a feminine name, it derives from the French Michelle, the female form…
"source of light, beacon, torch"
A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound, Mishal can also be spelled as Mishaal. British broadcaster Mishal Husain is a notable bearer.
Rayzel is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, often considered a variation of Rose or Rachel. In Yiddish tradition, it means 'rose' and carries connotations of beauty and grace. The name has…
Hebrew variation of Jubal, Latin
"stream"
Although it's a variation of the masculine name Jubal, modern Israelis have taken to using Yuval for girls as well.
Abriel is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a feminine variant of Gabriel, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength,' or a creative blend of names like…
English variation of Arabella, Latin; Scottish
"yielding to prayer; lovable"
There were only SIX baby girls named Arabel in the US last year, astonishing when you consider the popularity of Arabella, used for over 1300 baby girls, and Arabelle, given to over 100. As isabel is…
Hebrew
"scapegoat"
In the Hebrew bible, Azazel is the name of the place where the scapegoat bearing the Jews' sins during Yom Kippur was sacrificed. In Christian and Islamic traditions, Azazel is the name of a fallen…
English surname
"one who lives near a chapel"
Proof that one or two letters can make all the difference: Chapel is a nouveau spiritual word name while Chappell lands firmly in surname territory. They're both pronounced the same. Pop singer…
Welsh
"wild"
Now that the midcentury sound-alike name Gail for girls is sailing out to sea, Gael is becoming an increasingly popular name for boys -- and could make the gender switch in the opposite direction…
Tigrinya, Eritrea
"gift of God"
Derived from the Tigrinya elements hiyab , meaning "gift," and el , "God."
Kayal is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Tamil tradition, it refers to a specific type of carp fish and also means 'freshwater fish' or can poetically represent eyes shaped like…
French
"the halo, beauty"
The beauty brand name L’Oréal is rumored to derive from L’Auréale (literally translating to "the halo"), a popular hairstyle in France in the early 1900s. The first product created by Eugène…
Aztec
"round, encircling"
The Aztec goddess of fertility and the maguey plant — also known as agave — which has historically been made into paper.
Arabic, Urdu
"fountain, spring, freshwater"
A popular name in Pakistan and a familiar choice in the UK, Minahil derives from the Arabic and Urdu words for "spring" or "fountain", associating it with water and life sources. Also spelled as…
