By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English invented name
"marvel"
Only in use in the US since the late 1950s, Marivel may have originated as a creative spin on Marvel, perhaps influenced by Maribel, which has followed the same popularity trajectory (although much…
Poll is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Mary, through the nickname pathway Mary → Molly → Polly → Poll. It emerged primarily in medieval and early modern…
Abbygael is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of the traditional Abigail. Originating from Hebrew, the name means 'father's joy' or 'source of joy.' This spelling variation adds a…
Lyndell is a feminine name that blends elements of Lynn, Linda, and Dell. It likely developed as a variant of Lynda or Lyndon, with roots in Old English where 'lind' refers to a linden tree or lime…
Mauriell is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Muriel or a creative blend of Maurice and the feminine suffix '-elle'. Muriel, its likely root, has Celtic origins meaning…
Mauriel is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Muriel, which derives from the Celtic 'muir,' meaning 'sea,' combined with the suffix 'el,' suggesting 'bright sea'…
Hebrew
"God rejoices"
Most famously, the name of a 1920s alley cat.
"God makes happy"
A name mentioned in the Old Testament as the wife of a king of Edom. A curious blend of clunky biblical style, and a "bel" ending that mirrors the feminine sound of names like Isabel and Annabel.…
Variation of Muriel, Irish
"of the bright sea"
This pleasant modernization of a dated original is still rare but has real modern possibilities. Alternate versions include Merial and Meryl. Meriel was given to fewer than five baby girls in the US…
Meriol is a feminine name with Celtic and Welsh origins, thought to be a variant of Meriel or Muriel. These names derive from elements meaning 'bright' or 'sea,' with connections to Celtic sea…
Lyndel is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Lyndell or a blend of the popular Lynn/Linda with the -del suffix. The name has Germanic roots through its…
Christobel is a feminine name that blends Christian heritage with a distinctive ending. Derived from the male name Christopher, which means 'bearer of Christ,' Christobel emerged as a medieval…
Linnell is a feminine name with French origins, likely derived from the surname Linnell or Lynnell. It may have connections to the word 'lin' meaning 'flax' or could be a diminutive form of names…
Merl as a feminine name (though historically more common for males) has Germanic origins deriving from 'merle,' meaning 'blackbird.' The blackbird association gives the name a natural, free-spirited…
Lynell is a feminine name with a modern sound but vintage origins, likely developing as a creative variation of names like Lynn, Lynette, or Linell. The first element may connect to the Welsh word…
Merrall is an uncommon name with possible origins as a surname derived from Old French 'merle,' meaning 'blackbird,' or as a variation of Merrill or Muriel. As a feminine given name, it remains quite…
Merill is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Merrill, which originated as an English surname derived from the Norman given name Muriel, or from the French…
Meril is a concise, elegant name that can be used for either gender, though it appears more frequently as feminine. It likely derives from multiple origins, including possible connections to the…
Aural is an uncommon feminine name with Latin origins relating to the ear or the sense of hearing. Derived from the Latin 'auris' meaning 'ear,' the name has connections to words like 'audio' and…
Lyonel is an uncommon feminine adaptation of the traditionally masculine name Lionel, which derives from the Latin 'leonellus', meaning 'young lion'. Though more commonly used for boys, this spelling…
