By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish, meaning unknown, possibly "man of prayer"
"man of prayer"
The increasingly popular Irish boys' name Declan is crossing into the girls' column now as well, used for over 50 baby girls in the US last year.
English
"always green"
This offbeat botanical name boasts the trendy Ever sound and a cool wintery vibe. Evergreen was only given to a handful of baby girls in recent years, but would work just as well for a boy.
Gwendalyn is a feminine name that represents an elaborated variation of Gwendolyn, which derives from Welsh elements 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and 'dolen' meaning 'ring, bow.' This…
Haevyn is a modern feminine name representing a creative spelling variation of Heaven. This contemporary adaptation maintains the spiritual and aspirational qualities of the word while creating a…
Jolynn is a feminine name that represents a modern combination form, likely blending Jo (from Josephine or Joan) with the popular '-lynn' suffix that gained favor in the mid-20th century. The name…
A feminized spelling of Carlin or an attempt to update Karla.
Sanskrit
"sunbeam"
In Nepal, India and Pakistan, Kiran is used for both boys and girls - as can be seen from internationally acclaimed (female) author Kiran Desai and (male) Nepali soccer player Kiran Chemjong.…
Kristyn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Christine or Kristin. It has Greek origins through the root name 'Christos,' meaning 'anointed one' or 'follower of Christ.'…
Persian
"sweetheart"
This sweet-sounding and sweet meaning name is popular across the Middle East and Central Asia. Notable bearers include actress Nazanin Boniadi and British-Iranian citizen Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe,…
Prestyn is a modern feminine name with a contemporary, stylish feel. It appears to be a creative respelling of Preston, which originated as an English surname meaning 'priest's town' or 'priest's…
Compound name, combining Rose and Ann
"graceful rose"
A shaper, more succinct variation on Roseanne, Rosanne or Roseanna, Roseann was popular in the 1940s.
Variation of Rylan or Riley, English, Irish
"rye land"
Inspired by the popularity of Rylan and Ryan, Rylann is a feminine leaning form, which blends in the classic Ann. Given to just 20 girls a year, it is far less popular than the Rylan spelling. If…
Spice name
"orange-yellow color; a type of crocus"
Spice names are increasingly appealing to the senses of prospective parents; this one, belonging to a precious spice derived from the crocus has a vaguely orange-scented-incense sixties feel. English…
English word name
"supreme ruler, ultimate power"
Sovereign is one of those names only a celebrity could introduce, much like Saint or Sir who came before it. It was actually football player Cam Newton who first used the name for his daughter,…
Tailyn is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary naming trends. Likely created as a variation of names like Taylor, Taylin, or Talon, this name has emerged in recent decades as parents…
Brailynn is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary naming trends combining popular elements. It likely merges the prefix 'Brai-' (similar to Brayden or Braylon) with the popular suffix…
Dylann is a feminine variation of the Welsh name Dylan, which means 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' This modern spelling with double 'n' creates a more feminine appearance while…
Falyn is a modern feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Fallon (an Irish surname meaning 'leader' or 'superiority'), a creative spelling of Phaelin (derived from the…
Spelling variation of Jadon
"God has heard"
From obscure male biblical boy's name to unisex favorite, Jadon/Jaden, in all its variations, has had a meteoric rise in popularity, building on Jade and Jada, plus the trendy en ending.
Jalynn is a modern feminine name that blends elements of traditional names like Jay and Lynn. It emerged in popularity in the United States during the 1990s as part of the trend toward creative…
