By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Swedish variation of Ellen
The Elin variation makes an old favorite sleeker and more modern. Elin came to prominence via the ex-Mrs.Tiger Woods and is now perhaps best known via novelist Elin Hildebrand.. It entered the US Top…
American compound name, Jazz + Lynn
Jaslynn, given to about 50 baby girls in the US each year compared to twice as many for sister name Jaslyn, is a contemporary compound name with a somewhat dated feel. Blame that midcentury lynn…
Spelling variation of Camden
"winding alley"
If Camden feels too masculine, Camdyn or Kamdyn may appeal to you for a girl, in line with Emersyn or Addisyn. However, while it was given to around 60 girls in 2023, this variation was still used…
Addalynn is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the United States in the early 21st century. It represents a creative elaboration combining elements of traditional names like Ada, Adeline,…
Daelyn is a feminine name of modern creation, possibly derived as a variation of names like Dalen, Daelen, or a combination of the popular prefix 'Dae-' with the '-lyn' suffix common in contemporary…
English
"son of the bailiff"
Predominantly used for boys, Grayson did begin to climb the charts for girls in the late 90s. It has yet to make it to the Top 1000 however, and recent years have seen it decline in use as a unisex…
Word name
At one time, Moon might have felt like a celebrity-only option, memorably chosen by Frank Zappa for his daughter Moon Unit. Now, with Sunny, Goldie, Wren, Star, Storm, Ocean, Onyx, and Scout in the…
English or Scandinavian
"hero or from the hall"
Halen is a surname-name that will appeal to Van Halen fans, or simply those looking for an unusual yet simple surname name.
Karmyn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Carmen. While Carmen derives from Latin 'carmen' meaning 'song' or 'poem,' this alternative spelling adds a contemporary twist…
English occupational name
"stoneworker"
Mason is a supertrendy name for boys that's starting to cross over -- Kelsey Grammer used it for his daughter. Creative speller's delight.
Rylin is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. With its crisp sound and modern feel, it exemplifies the trend toward…
Aleen is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It can be considered a variant of Aileen or Eileen, which derive from the Gaelic name Eibhlín, a form of Helen meaning 'torch' or 'light.'…
Welsh variation of John
"God is gracious"
Evan is a boys' favorite that has been given the feminine touch by talented actress Evan Rachel Wood. If you want to move beyond Eva and Evelyn and like unisex names, this may be a good bet for you…
Haidyn is a modern variant spelling of Hayden, a unisex name of English origin meaning "hay valley" or "hay hill." As a feminine name, Haidyn represents the growing trend of traditionally masculine…
Hazelynn is a feminine name that combines the nature-inspired name 'Hazel' with the popular suffix 'lynn.' Hazel refers to the hazelnut tree and the greenish-brown color, deriving from Old English…
Welsh, Turkish
"star or sail mast"
Seren is a top girls' name in Wales – and a lovely choice almost unknown elsewhere. Seren, in the Sirona form, was an ancient goddess of the hot springs. Seren only recently fell out of the girls'…
"peace town"
Set apart from other once-male-only surnames because of its peaceful element. This is one of the newest and trendiest names that mean peace .
Railynn is a modern feminine name that exemplifies the contemporary trend of creative combinations and distinctive sounds. Likely created by blending elements like 'Ray' or 'Rae' with the popular…
Raylin is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades. This contemporary creation blends the popular 'Ray' sound (from names like Raymond or Rachel) with the…
Botanical name or Irish
"white flower, beautiful sheen"
Variant of Eaven, an Anglicization of Aoibheann. As a botanical name, it refers to a type of pretty white flower which thrives in mountainous regions.
