By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English word name
"small Christian church"
Spiritual word names are a hot trend and ever-expanding category of baby names. Chapel was notably used in 2020 by Josh Brolin for his daughter. He said of her name, "Chapel Grace is, to us, a…
English
"noble maiden"
Ethel is a name we once declared as 'So Far Out They'll Probably Always Be Out,' but with the return of other names on that list and with its new starbaby cred via Lily Allen, its soft sound and…
Kendyl is a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century as a creative spelling variant of Kendall. Kendall originated as an English surname derived from the place name in Cumbria,…
Spanish variation of Annabelle, combination of Anna and Belle or variation of Amabel
"loving"
Anabel is the sleekest version of this lovely name with so many variations, all of them correct. But Anabel and all her sisters -- Annabel, Annabelle, Anabella etc. -- took a downward turn after the…
Ghazal is a feminine name with deep cultural roots in Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and Urdu traditions. The name refers to a form of lyrical poetry expressing the pain of loss or separation and the…
Kristel is a feminine name of Germanic and Scandinavian origin, serving as a variant of Crystal or Christel. Derived from the Latin 'crystallus' meaning 'ice' or ultimately from the Greek…
German diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Sweet but sleek, and distinctive, Liesl is an old German nickname-name for Elisabeth. It might have once seemed inextricably tied to to its country of origin, but now, like Elsa, Enzo, Saoirse,…
Hebrew
"brook"
In the Bible, daughter of King Saul and wife of King David.
German, Hebrew
"noble; an eternity with God"
Adel might be considered a spelling variation of Adele, derived from the Germanic element adal meaning "noble", with the final '-e' removed to make it more concise and less girly. Alternatively, it…
Modern invented name, variation of Cherie, French
"darling"
As frozen in the pre-Beatles era as short white gloves.
Yiddish diminutive of Miriam, Romanian variant of Mireille
"beloved; bitter; drop of the sea; to admire"
Mirel is a sparky diminutive of Miriam, making it one of many international choices connected to the classic, Biblical Mary. Also spelled as Mirele, from this origin, it is notably used in Israel,…
Irish
"of the bright sea, sea-bright"
Once a poetic Celtic name, that of the angel who governs the month of June, Muriel has for a time, become the mom or grandma of TV sitcoms. A Top 200 name from 1912 to 1933, Muriel might just be due…
Perl is a concise feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be an alternative spelling of Pearl, the English gemstone name, or it could derive from Yiddish origins where it means "pearl"…
Rahil is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, found in Arabic, Hebrew, and Indian traditions. In Arabic, it means 'traveler' or 'one who embarks on a journey,' while in Hebrew it's related…
Shaindel is a feminine name of Yiddish origin, derived from the word 'shayn' meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty.' The diminutive suffix '-del' adds an endearing quality, making the overall meaning…
Arabic
"to enliven, kindle, excite"
A bright and lively name of Arabic origin, also spelled as Eshaal. Both spellings have ranked in the England and Wales Top 1000, though Eshaal is currently more popular. A notable bearer is actress…
Anzal is a feminine name with possible Arabic origins, where it may be related to 'inzal' meaning 'descent' or 'sending down.' The name is uncommon in Western countries but may have more presence in…
Gissel is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Germanic name Gisela, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' in the historical sense of a noble person given as security in…
Maybel represents a variant spelling of the classic name Mabel, which derives from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable.' This alternative spelling combines elements of Mabel with a hint of the name…
"deer; angel of heaven"
This lovely Muslim name had a boost in 2022. Miraal is also an aquatic elf character in the Dungeons and Dragons franchise.
