By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Amaal is a feminine name of Arabic origin that means 'hope,' 'aspirations,' or 'expectations.' It is derived from the Arabic root word that relates to hope and wishing for something positive in the…
Hebrew
"the grace of God"
Although it derives from the male name Haniel — the name of an angel in Jewish mythology — Anael is mostly used for girls.
Christal is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Crystal. Derived from the English word for the clear, glass-like substance, it ultimately traces back to the Greek word 'krystallos,'…
Ettel is a feminine name with diverse possible origins. It may be a variant of Ethel, which comes from Old English "æðel" meaning "noble" or "of noble birth." Alternatively, it could be connected to…
Armenian
"deer"
The deer in question is the Caspian Red Deer, native to Armenia.
"who is like God?"
While Michael is better known as one of the most popular boy names of the last century, you might be surprised to learn that it featured in the Top 1000 names for girls in the US, from 1938 until…
French
"honey"
A sweet way—literally—to honor a Melissa or a Pamela.
English
"my angel"
A smoosh of the affectionate phrase "my angel", Myangel has been given to more than 480 babies since it first appeared in the US charts in 1997. It peaked in 2012 when 36 girls were given the name,…
Turkish
"the Nile"
The Turkish term for the Nile River, popular as a girls' name.
"ewe, female sheep"
Rahel is an alternative spelling of Rachel, used mostly used in Germany, Estonia, and Switzerland, though it might also be considered an Assyrian and Turkish form and a Hindi form (also written as…
Variation of Cheryl, English invented name from Cherie, French
"dear"
Somehow, the S versions are even more passe than the C's.
Shirel is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'my song' or 'song of God.' Combining 'shir' (song) and 'El' (God), it carries beautiful musical and spiritual connotations. Popular primarily…
Bird and color name
Teal is one of the prettiest and most straightforward of the new color names -- an ideal middle name choice.
English word name from Latin
"of the heavens, planets or stars"
A pretty and almost unique word name to add to the galaxy of astral appellations. More distinctive than the better-known Celeste, it was given fewer than ten baby girls in the US last year. While…
Hebrew, short form of Abigail
"my father rejoices"
Gail was a mid-twentieth century favorite, which has been far surpassed by its original form, Abigail and nickname Abby. Spelling variations include Gale and Gayle, the latter represented by TV…
Kendell is a feminine variation of Kendall, a name with English origins that initially was a geographical surname meaning "valley of the River Kent." As a given name, it gained popularity in the late…
Manaal is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'achievement', 'attainment', or 'something acquired'. It's particularly popular in Muslim communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and among…
Variation of Muriel via Meriel, Irish
"of the bright sea"
Meryl is a name that's at once rare and famous, thanks to Meryl (born Mary Louise) Streep. Streep's name is an invented short form of Mary Louise, but Meryl might also be a contraction of the unique…
Myrical is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling of 'miracle.' This modern coinage reflects the trend of parents seeking unique spellings for inspirational word names.…
Nihal is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'achieving success' or 'reaching one's goals,' while in Sanskrit and Hindi, it translates to 'morning dew' or 'joy.' The…
