By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Rynn, English
"pure"
A great middle name option to honor a Kathryn. Coco Rocha used it for her daughter Iley's middle name.
Irish
"searcher"
Upper crust-y surname Sheridan gains some energy when used for a girl.
Somali or Azerbaijani from Arabic
"fortune; clear, revelation"
Ayan is an African name heard for both sexes.
Brilynn is a modern invented name that combines elements of popular names like Brianna, Brittany, or Brielle with the popular '-lynn' suffix. Though lacking historical roots, Brilynn emerged in the…
Brookelynn is a feminine name representing an elaborate variant of Brooklyn. This compound name combines elements of Brooke (meaning 'small stream') and Lynn (from the Welsh element 'llyn' meaning…
Eylin is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Aileen or Eileen (Irish names meaning "light" or "bright one"), or could be related to the Turkish…
Falynn is a contemporary feminine name that gained visibility in the early 2000s, likely developed as a variation of traditional names like Fay or Faith combined with the popular suffix '-lynn.' The…
English from Latin
"youthful or sky father"
Some may think that the girls have enough variations of the ancient Roman emperor's name Julius of their own – from Julia to Juliet to Julianne – without using the usually-male Julian too. But Julian…
Swedish and Norwegian, combination of Maj and Lena
Mailen is a variant of Majlen or Majlena, a rare Swedish and Norwegian name which blends "Maj" and "Lena" together. The name has seen increased usage since 2017, following the release of the video…
French word name
"house"
Mason with a French accent. Some parents may pick this spelling as an attempt to feminize or distinguish from trendy Mason.
English surname
"hare land"
Arlen might be thought of as an update on the midcentury Arlene or as a unisex surname-name. Arlen was given to 22 girls in the US last year vs 57 boys and those numbers may grow with the fashion for…
Arabic
"God's Gift"
This Arabic name, which can be used for either boys or girls, can also mean "wide-eyed" in the sense of someone who is studious and perceptive. Ayaan is most familiar to people in the West from its…
Variation of Aidan, Irish
"little and fiery"
Ayden in all its variations is becoming more unisex. Still, there were only 47 girl Aydens born last year vs. 3600+ baby boys with the Ayden spelling alone.
Hazelyn is a feminine given name that represents a modern variation of Hazeline, which itself derives from the Old English word "hæsel" meaning "hazel tree." The name evokes images of the hazel tree…
Heavyn is a modern feminine name that emerged as a creative spelling variant of 'Heaven.' This contemporary adaptation adds a distinctive 'y' to give the spiritual concept a more name-like quality.…
Joselin is a feminine name with medieval origins, derived from the Germanic name Gauselin, a diminutive of Gauz or Goz, meaning 'Goth.' It came to England with the Norman Conquest and evolved into…
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
This variation of the unisex Cameron is used nearly exclusively on girls in the US, with around 30 babies receiving the name in a recent year. Deriving from a Scottish surname made up of the Gaelic…
Modern creation
"pretty cinnamon; money lake; box maker from the lake"
Inspired by Cashton and Kashton, Ashlyn and Kassia, this contemporary choice was given to 25 babies in a recent year. The Kashlynn spelling is currently more popular.
Marlyn is a feminine name that functions as a variant of Marilyn or a blend of Mary and Lynn. Its origins are diverse, potentially deriving from the Welsh elements 'mâr' (sea) and 'llyn' (lake), or…
English, combination of Mary and Ellen
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + shining light"
A gentle old-fashioned compound name that has never been epidemically popular, but is now almost unused. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots…
