By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English, shortened version of Augustine, Latin
"great, magnificent"
More often used as a boys' name, parents have also been choosing Austin for their little girls - as the 176 female Austins born in the US in 2022 demonstrate. May we suggest the literary version…
Spelling variation of Kaylin
Kaylin and all of its forms have made many appearances in the Top 1000 in recent years. Kailyn is also the Turkish goddess of crossroads, kings and queens.
Arabic
"tender, delicate, soft"
As an Arabic name, Leen is a relative of Layan and Lina, and is one of the most popular girl names in the Arab world. Meaning "soft, tender, delicate", it is a gentle choice that works across…
Latin
"life"
Vivien (Scarlett O'Hara) Leigh was born Vivian. Some sources give Vivien as a relative of the Irish goddess name Bebinn and a literary name invented by Tennyson. Others say it's related to the…
Literary name, possibly inspired by Turkish or Irish
"moon, light or desired"
This character name from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas has an ancient appeal, even though it seems to be a modern coinage. It may have been inspired by similar sounding names, like the…
Jazlin is a contemporary feminine name with a melodic quality. It appears to be a modern variation of Jasmine or Jazmine, combining the 'Jaz' sound with the popular '-lin' ending found in names like…
Spelling variation of Payton
Payton and Peyton are both very popular names for girls as well as boys, but Paityn is a spelling variations used almost exclusively for girls.
Slovenian, Croatian and Estonian variation of Carmen
"garden, song"
Derived from a place name and a musical word, Karmen is the Slovenian, Croatian, and Estonian form of Carmen, though it might just be used as a contemporary, English spelling a la Kadence and Karter.
Variation of Megan, Welsh
"pearl"
Megan was one of the first trendy names to spawn lots of spelling variations and this form of the name is less popular than its streamlined counterpart, but nevertheless familiar to those in the…
Modern invented name
Riverlynn is a modern feminine name that combines the nature word 'River' with the popular name suffix 'lynn,' which means lake or brook, creating a flowing, melodic name that evokes natural beauty.…
English word name
"having been selected as the best or most appropriate"
Chosen is officially a baby name thanks to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who chose (can't resist) the word as the name of his newborn son. While it may inspire bad puns, Chosen is…
Jazzlyn is a feminine name with modern American origins, created as a musical and stylistic variation of names like Jasmine or Jacqueline. The name intentionally evokes connections to jazz music,…
American invention
"dark and pretty; dark lake; delicate and dark"
A modern creation, blending unisex Blake with that popular suffix, -lynn, Blakelyn was given to more than 100 girls in a recent year. Sister spelling Blakelynn however, was slightly preferred, given…
Jaelyn is a name popular in many spellings and variations, including Jaelynn, Jaylin, and Jalen, and used for girls as well as boys.
Danish and Norwegian variation of Christine
"a Christian"
Kristen may be somewhat past its fashion high point, but it remains forever crystalline clear. Possible problem: confusion with the similar Scandinavian names Kristin, Kirsten, Kirstie, et al.…
American invented name, variation of Evelyn and Everly, English
"desired; water; island; wild boar in woodland clearing"
Everlyn is one of the countless new spin on Evelyn and sisters, this generation's answer to Caitlin and Michaela. Evelyn, recently in the US Top 10, has been around as a name for a long time, once…
Yoselin is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, representing a variation of Jocelyn. The name blends Spanish naming traditions with the melodic quality typical of feminine names in Hispanic…
Addelyn is a feminine name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It represents a modern elaboration of the name Adele or Adeline, ultimately derived from…
Welsh
"hill"
Bryn is an up-and-coming gentle, yet substantial, Welsh name that would also be effective in the middle spot. In Wales it's a traditional boys' name, but it's far more popular for girls now in the…
Hebrew
"highest point"
A Biblical place name and a unisex choice that has been on the rise in the US in recent years. With its bright sound and cool, zippy Z beginning, it blends religious significance and trendiness.…
