By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Cornish variation of Mirin, Irish and Scottish, meaning unknown
St. Merryn, the name of a Cornish town derived from Mirin, a 6th century Irish saint important in Scottish history often as Mirren, is sometimes used in modern times as a girl's name. Lovely, sleek,…
Nihan is a feminine name with Turkish origins, where it holds significant cultural meaning. In Turkish, the name means 'hidden' or 'concealed,' suggesting something precious or mysterious. The name…
Peighton is a contemporary feminine variation of Payton or Peyton, names originally derived from English surnames meaning 'Pæga's settlement' or 'Pæga's town.' The distinctive spelling with 'eigh'…
Irish
"descendant of Caoinlean, slender "
Quinlan is an Irish surname name given to a few dozen baby girls in the US each year. With the success of Quinn as a girls' name, Quinlan and its variant spellings Quinlin and Quinlyn might follow…
Ruthann is a feminine name that combines the classic biblical name Ruth with the suffix 'ann.' Ruth derives from Hebrew origins, meaning 'friend,' 'companion,' or 'vision of beauty.' This combination…
Sereen is a feminine name that represents a variation of Serene, reflecting qualities of peace, calmness, and tranquility. This alternative spelling gives the name a slightly more distinctive…
Celtic
"noise or sorrowful"
Though Tristan was the male figure in the romantic legend and his name has become trendy for boys, it's used now for girls, too: About 15 percent of the baby Tristans are female. And about three…
Modern invention of unknown meaning
Zaylynn combines the spiky letter Z with the popular lynn suffix, to make a very modern sounding name, likely inspired by Zaylen, Braelynn, Azalea and Zaylee. As a modern invention, the exact meaning…
Anistyn is a modern feminine name that has gained attention in recent years, particularly in the United States. This contemporary creation appears to be a unique spelling variation combining elements…
Variation of Aveline, English, German, or Punjabi
"desired, island, water; blessed by God, at one with God"
A multicultural option, Avleen feels both unusual yet totally familiar. As a Punjabi name, it is derived from the elements av meaning "god" and leen meaning "merged, absorbed" and is interpreted to…
Word name, English from Greek
"cyan, greenish-blue"
Cyan is an attractive color names, but for a girl, better go all the way to Cyane, the name of a Sicilian nymph who lived in a blue pool.
Elaboration of Grace, virtue name
Grace, meet Grayson. The stylish classic girls' name Grace -- it's in the Top 20 -- and the trendy boys' name Grayson or Greyson, a member of the Jason-Mason-Cason club, combine to create the girls'…
Welsh
"strong lord"
Popular for boys, Griffin is both a Latinized form of the Welsh Gruffudd and the English name for a mythological creature, half eagle, half lion. Sleek and stylish with a rugged edge, Griffin was…
Modern invented name
A possible, and not too successful, attempt to individualize Jocelyn or formalize Jacey.
English
"son of James"
Stylish surname way to go if you want to name a girl after a James, and is more substantial than the passé Jamie; it was chosen for their daughter by Chynna Phillips and Billy Baldwin.
Joleen is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Jolene, which itself is likely a combination of Jo (from Josephine) and the suffix -leen or -lene. The name gained recognition through Dolly…
Valyn is a modern feminine name with an ethereal quality and uncertain etymology. It may be a creative variation of names like Valerie (meaning 'strong' or 'brave') or a novel creation inspired by…
"small"
This tailored Welsh surname is an attractive option for girls, fitting in with other single-syllable prepster girl names such as Sloane and Quinn. Vaughn can also be spelled Vaughan, as in the…
Yazlyn is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary naming trends with its distinctive sound and creative spelling. It appears to be a recent creation, possibly influenced by popular names…
Ailynn is a feminine name that appears to be a modern construction, combining elements that give it a contemporary yet lyrical quality. It likely blends the prefix 'Ai-' (which appears in names like…
