By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Scandinavian variation of Christine
Lovely, authentic name -- but any Kirsten will be condemned to a lifetime of hearing "Did you say Kristen?" They're both genuine Scandinavian names but too interchangeable.
Numerical word name
Seinfeld's George threatened to name his future child Seven, and then singer Erykah Badu actually did it.
English place-name and surname
"Ellis' town"
Ellington's popularity may be inspired by jazz great Duke, but the name is used slightly more often for girls today, perhaps because of its trendy El- beginning. Like a host of other El- names, from…
English
"sage"
A modern spelling of the word name Maven, referring to an expert, sage or connoisseur, influenced by the trending Irish name Maeve.
Rayven is a contemporary feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Raven. This nature-inspired name refers to the black bird known for its intelligence and mystical associations in…
Hebrew
"graciousness"
Hanan is an obscure (male) biblical figure, who was a chief member of the tribe of Benjamin. Reminiscent of Hannah, this name could be a cute choice for a little girl whose parents are looking for…
Azlynn is a contemporary feminine name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. This modern creation combines elements that many parents find appealing – the…
Variation of Caden
More feminine than the male Caden, which came in at Number 192 in 2015. We still think Cadence is a prettier version of the "Kay-" group of names which are so popular at present.
Taylynn is a modern feminine name that blends the popular name Taylor with the trendy -lynn suffix. This contemporary creation emerged in the early 2000s during the rise of unique combination names.…
Raylyn is a contemporary feminine name that combines elements of popular names Ray and Lynn. This blend gives it a modern feel while maintaining familiar sounds. Likely developed in the late 20th…
English Surname
"town of Anis; Annie's town"
Actor couple Chyler Leigh and Nathan West added this one to the lexicon when they adapted the surname of actress Jennifer Aniston as their daughter's first name, Anniston. With its similarity to both…
English spelling variation of Lauren, Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
The spelling Loren turns Lauren or its male form Laurence into a gender-neutral name. Last year 75 baby girls were named Loren in the US vs. 60 baby boys, making this name a good nonbinary choice. On…
Modern invented name
Riverlyn is a contemporary feminine name combining nature elements with a lyrical suffix. This modern compound name blends 'River'—representing flowing water, continuity, and natural beauty—with the…
Boston as a feminine name represents the growing trend of using place names for children. Originally known primarily as the Massachusetts city named after an English town (derived from 'Botolph's…
Variation of Icelynn or Iceland, invented English name
"beautiful ice; frozen lake; Iceland"
Icelyn and its more popular sister Icelynn have been among the fastest-rising girls' names in the US in recent years. Icelynn entered the Top 1000 in 2024, while Icelyn was given to 54 girls.
Joann is a feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." It's a variant of Joanne or Joan, all stemming from the male name John. Popular throughout the mid-20th…
Keylin is a modern feminine name with possible origins as a variant of Kaylin or a combination of the prefix 'Key-' with the popular '-lin' suffix. The name may evoke qualities of being essential or…
"son of Lawrence"
Appealing way, à la Dawson, to honor an ancestral Lawrence, given to a couple dozen baby girls per year in the US. Lawson is also an English pop rock band.
Rawan is a feminine name with roots in several cultures, including Arabic and Persian. In Arabic, Rawan can mean 'satisfied,' 'quenched,' or 'one who is saturated with beauty.' In Persian traditions,…
Variation of Sutton, English
"from the southern homestead"
A respelling of the trending surname and place name Sutton, with cool Y from the likes of Emersyn and Wynter. Appearing in the US stats back in 2012, a recent year saw it given to 64 girls. In…
