By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 129 pages
of 129
French
"young lion"
Lionel is yet another traditional boy's name entering the girls' column--at least once-- via prizewinning novelist Lionel (born Margaret Ann) Shriver.
Mirabell is a rare feminine name with romantic literary origins. It derives from Latin elements "mirabilis" (wonderful or miraculous) and "bella" (beautiful), creating a name that essentially means…
Mireil appears to be a variant spelling of Mireille, a traditional French feminine name derived from the Provençal name Mireio, made famous by Frédéric Mistral's poem of the same name. The name is…
Chyril is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Cyril or a feminine adaptation of this traditionally masculine name. The original Cyril derives from the Greek 'Kyrillos,'…
Mistral is a feminine name derived from the powerful, cold northwesterly wind that blows through southern France and into the Mediterranean. The word comes from the Occitan language and ultimately…
Moriel is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, though it can occasionally be used for boys as well. The name combines elements 'mor' (myrrh, a fragrant resin) and 'el' (God), meaning 'God is my…
Muireall is a feminine Scottish Gaelic name with ancient Celtic roots. It derives from the Gaelic elements "muir" meaning "sea" and a diminutive suffix, essentially translating to "sea-bright" or…
Murial is a variant spelling of the more common Muriel, a feminine name with Celtic and Irish origins meaning 'sea bright' or 'shining sea.' This alternate spelling has been in use since the early…
Aureal is an uncommon feminine name with Latin origins, related to the word 'aureus' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded.' This connection gives the name associations with sunlight, precious metal, and…
Merrial is an uncommon feminine name that likely represents a variant of Muriel or Merrill. If derived from Muriel, it has Celtic origins meaning 'bright sea' or 'shining sea,' combining Celtic…
Diminutive of Lillian and Lily, flower name
"lily"
Spunky old vaudeville era nickname name suddenly sounds new again.
Liezl is a feminine name primarily used in Filipino and South African communities, derived from the German name Liesl, which is a diminutive of Elisabeth. The name carries a sweet, affectionate…
Sheral is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Sheryl or a blend of popular elements from mid-20th century names. Sheryl itself originated as a feminine form of the name…
Leezel is an uncommon feminine name that likely represents a modern variant spelling of Liesel or Liesl, which are German diminutive forms of Elisabeth. The name Elisabeth itself derives from Hebrew…
Leezl is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern variant or creative spelling of names like Liesl or Lisa. While not having extensive historical roots, Leezl likely derives from the…
Chyrill is a feminine name likely derived as a variant spelling of Cheryl, which originated as an Anglicized form of the French name Cherie, meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved.' The distinctive spelling…
Arnell is a feminine name with Germanic roots, though it can occasionally be used for boys as well. It derives from elements meaning "eagle" (arn) and "power" or "noble" (ell). The name can be…
Leesl is a feminine name of Germanic origin, most commonly recognized as a variant spelling of Liesl, which itself is a diminutive form of Elisabeth. In Austrian and German culture, it gained…
Leesel is an uncommon feminine name with possible Germanic origins. It likely developed as a variant or diminutive form of Elizabeth or Liesel (itself a German diminutive of Elizabeth). The name…
Sherill is a feminine name that evolved as a variant of Cheryl, which itself derives from the French name Chérie, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one.' Another theory suggests it may have originated as a…
