By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"belonging to God"
This Old Testament name is traditionally masculine, but with its lyrical Ls, sounds just as nice on a baby girl.
Turkish; Azerbaijani
"moon flood"
A pretty Turkish name popular in the 1980s and 90s, with the wonderfully evocative meaning of "moon flood". Similar in sound to the likes of Isla, Ayla, and Aylin, it can also be written as Aisel.
Scottish variation of Amabel
"loving"
Annabel is a spirited name that embodies quirky British gentility. Appearing in Scotland as early as the twelfth century, where it was a royal name, it also recalls the romantic Edgar Allan Poe poem…
Variation of Abigail
"my father is joyful"
Though Abigail has long been a very popular girls' name in the US, modern Hebrew form Avigail is rare here but among the Top 10 girls' names in Israel.
Variation of Crystal, English word name
"crystal, clear, ice"
This spelling variation of Crystal rose all the way up to #53 in the US in 1985.
Variation of Isabel
English, feminine variation of Charles
"free man"
A Caroline abbreviation that was wildly popular with Mom's generation...or Grandma's. At one time it was a name for baby girls born at Christmas . because of its association with Christmas carols.…
Scottish variation of Isabel
"pledged to God"
The Scottish spelling of Isabel has a definite character of her own, the 'o' giving her an extra infusion of strength but also an element of confusion. How do you pronounce that? Answer: Exactly like…
Variation of Aysel, Turkish
"moon flood; beautiful moon"
A variation of the Turkish and Azerbaijani name Aysel, this form is familiar in England and Wales. The name blends the popular ay element, meaning "moon", with either sel meaning "flood, stream,…
Arabic
"noble, pure"
A mostly-feminine Arabic name used in the Muslim community.
Latin
"wonderful"
Mirabel is one of those names that's not on the Top 1000 but ought to be, and undoubtedly will be soon following the release of Disney's 2021 Encanto . Mirabel is the film's quirky and highly…
Yiddish
"rose"
A diminutive of Raisa, a Yiddish name meaning "rose", Raizel is a sweet but sharp choice. Also written as Raisel, it is more likely to be used as a diminutive that appear on the birth certificate.
Miral is a feminine name with roots in several linguistic traditions. In Arabic, it can relate to meanings like 'provider' or be connected to the word for myrrh. In Hebrew contexts, it might be…
Turkish variation of Eidel or Nahuatl
"delicate; unique"
As a feminine name, Izel is the Turkish variation of the Yiddish name Eidel, as well as a Nahuatl name derived from the word isel , meaning "unique." Izel is a character in the TV show Agents of…
Perel is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, derived from the word for 'pearl.' This elegant name has historically been used in Jewish communities across Eastern Europe, carrying connotations of…
Word name
"rebel"
Asking for trouble. Rebel Wilson is a hilarious Australian actress who puts a female spin on this contemporary badass baby name. Still, we think this name is truly gender neutral – though hardly…
"nights"
A relative, or rather, the plural form of popular Layla, Layal shares the same Arabic root of layl . Pronounced as lay-YAL, lie-YAL, or lu-YAL depending on language, it has the cool, night meaning,…
Diminutive of Margarete, German
"pearl"
Gretel originated as a nickname for Margarete, the German form of Margaret. It’s a charming name, but most American parents prefer Greta, as Gretel is strongly tied to the fairy tale heroine. The…
English
"valley of the river Kent"
Variant of Kendall
Izabel is a distinctive feminine variation of Isabel, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' This spelling variation gives the classic name a contemporary twist…
