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Denym is a contemporary feminine name that appears to have emerged as a creative variation inspired by the fabric denim. As a modern coinaged name, it reflects the trend of creating new names based…
Word Name
A fragrant floral name that would be great as a middle name. Bloom is the name of the character in TV's Winx Club who, Harry Potter-style, gets sent to fairy college. Also a surname —such as actor…
Hebrew
"peace"
Supermodel Shalom Harlow glamorized this name, which is heard as a greeting every day in Israel.
Beckham emerged as a feminine given name following the rise to fame of British soccer star David Beckham, though it originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'homestead by the…
Arabic
"fountain in paradise"
A unisex Arabic name that literally means "water that falls from a great height", referring to a fountain or spring in paradise.
Igbo
"God has answered me"
Chizaram is a name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, most commonly given to girls although it can be unisex in some contexts. The name carries deep cultural and spiritual significance, typically…
English diminutive of Kimberly; Vietnamese; Scandinavian diminutive of Joachima; Soviet name
Kim was the coolest name... of the 1960s. Kim was popularized by actress Kim Novak, and its energy is still maintained by rapper Lil' Kim, but it holds lil' or no appeal for new babies. Parents who…
Ahlam is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'dreams' or 'visions.' The name carries beautiful significance in Arabic culture, where dreams are often considered meaningful and sometimes…
Aryam is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be derived from Sanskrit origins where it could relate to nobility or honor, possibly connected to the term 'Aryan' which…
Raneem is a feminine name of Arabic origin that carries beautiful meanings including "sweet sound," "melody," or "song." The name evokes the gentle, pleasing quality of music or singing. Popular…
Modern invented name
Look at this name closely, and you'll realise it's Maria backwards. This creative new Marian name has been on the US charts for girls since 1986, and is currently given to around 40 baby girls a…
Irish diminutive of William
"resolute protection"
A tiny percentage -- a tenth of one percent -- of babies named Liam in the US are girls. But Liam has been so popular for baby boys for so long, not only in the US but around the western world, that…
Turkish
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Turkish form of Mary or Miriam, very popular in its homeland and, increasingly, in France too. The Turkish name for the Virgin Mary is Meryem Ana (or Meryemana). The original meaning of Miriam is…
Myriam is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, representing a variant spelling of Miriam. In the Bible, Miriam was Moses' sister who watched over him as a baby in the bulrushes. The name's meaning has…
English
"first or demure"
As a name, Prim is generally short for Primrose – as in the sweet younger sister of heroine Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games . But a word of warning: it also coincides with the English word…
Ariam is a multicultural feminine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew 'Ariyah' meaning 'lioness,' symbolizing strength and courage. Alternatively, it has roots in…
Sham is a concise, gender-neutral name with diverse cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it refers to Syria or specifically Damascus, carrying meanings of 'north' or 'left' in relation to the…
Diminutive of Samantha
"told by God"
Sam as a name standing on its own was given to only 18 girls in 2021, versus over 400 boys. But as a short form it's appealing and down-to-earth for both sexes, and heard far more often: There were…
Mariyam is a feminine name with deep multicultural roots, particularly prominent in Islamic traditions as a variant of Maryam, the Arabic form of Mary. The name appears in the Quran as the mother of…
Yemariam is a feminine name with Ethiopian and Eritrean origins, derived from the Amharic language. It likely combines elements meaning 'Mary' with a prefix denoting respect or relation. In Ethiopian…