By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"Palestine"
The Arabic word for Palestine made the US charts for the first time in 2021. It makes a unique first or middle name choice to honor Palestinian heritage.
English
"wetland, marsh"
A fen is an English marshland, and Fenn came into use as a habitational surname for a person who dwelt near one. Could be a fresh alternative to Fern or Gwen.
Turkish and Azerbaijani
"sapling"
A nature-related name, that ties to beginnings and growth. It ultimately has its roots in Ancient Greek, deriving from the word phyton . Used as a feminine name in Turkey and Azerbaijan, in Albania,…
Old Norse
"snowdrift"
"free landholder"
When Frankie meets Brooklyn, what happens? You get Franklin, a Presidential name used almost exclusively for boys up until now. But parents who want an out-of-the-box long form for popular nickname…
Gatlin as a feminine name represents an emerging trend of surname-inspired given names crossing gender boundaries. Originally an English surname derived from the Old English personal name 'Gatel,' it…
Geraldean is a feminine name that combines the traditional name Geraldine with the popular suffix '-ean.' It derives ultimately from the Germanic name Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear,' with the…
Hebrew
"hewer; or, having a stump for a hand"
An Old Testament name traditionally used for boys, but with the potential to cross over on the tails of Ezra, Noah, James, and Micah in a wave of increasingly gender-neutral Biblical names. Examples…
Chinese mythological name
"he who looks down upon sound, he who perceives the world's lamentations"
Guanyin is the bodhisattva of compassion. It's the Chinese translation of the original Sanskrit bodhisattva's name, Avalokiteśvara. Avalokiteśvara's depiction as male or female varies by culture, but…
"god's rune; secret battle"
An Ancient Norse name enjoying considerable popularity in modern Iceland. Guðrún is derived from the Old Norse elements guð , meaning "god," and rún , "rune," referring to a secret lore. Some…
Guorun is a rare feminine name with Norse origins, found primarily in Iceland and other Scandinavian regions. The name combines elements that traditionally signify "God's secret wisdom" or "divine…
Welsh river name
The modern Welsh name for the River Severn, the longest river in Britain, which partly forms the border between England and Wales. Both Severn and Hafren come from the ancient British name Sabrina.
Paiden is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Paden or Peyton. It reflects the contemporary trend of creating feminine versions of traditionally male names or surnames. The original…
Pen as a feminine given name is exceptionally rare, functioning more commonly as a nickname for longer names like Penelope, Pentha, or Penina. As a standalone name, Pen has a minimalist, modern…
Peigin is a feminine Irish name pronounced roughly as 'PAY-geen.' It's the Irish Gaelic form of Peggy, which itself is a diminutive of Margaret. The original name Margaret comes from Greek…
Turkish
"autumn"
This seasonal name has never been in the US charts. But as Turkish names become more popular in the US, it could be an appealing option.
Irish, diminutive of Mairead, Irish form of Margaret
Infrequently used relic of the Maureen-Colleen-Kathleen era, though it does seem to have a bit more energy than the others.
Hellon is an unusual feminine name with obscure origins, possibly developing as a variant of Helen (meaning 'bright, shining one' in Greek) or potentially as an elaboration of Ella with the…
Helon is a feminine name with ancient origins, appearing in biblical contexts and potentially derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'strength' or 'fortress.' The name has a timeless quality that…
Welsh
"sunshine"
A lesser-known Welsh name with a beautiful sunny meaning.
