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Variation of Jocelyn or combination of Joyce + Lyn, Latin and Welsh
"joyous lake"
The compound name Joycelyn, which combines the names Joyce and Lyn and also is a spin on Jocelyn, was brought to widespread attention via the first African-American female surgeon general, Joycelyn…
Kendalyn is a modern feminine name that blends elements of popular names like Kendall and the -lyn suffix that appears in many contemporary girls' names. It likely originated as a variation of…
Lyndon as a feminine name is quite uncommon, as it has traditionally been used as a masculine name of English origin meaning 'linden tree hill' or 'lime tree hill.' The linden tree symbolizes peace…
Scandinavian diminutive of Magdalene
"high tower or woman of Magdela"
The sleek Malin is a contracted form of Magdalene or Madeleine, used in Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland. A popular choice back in the 2000s, it has declined in popularity in recent years, but it…
English combination of Mary and Lynn
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + lake"
An unusual smoosh name that doesn't look set to rise up the rankings any time soon. It's more popularly found as Marilyn. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea"…
Modern invented
With Parker crossing over to the girls' side in recent years, now almost in the Top 100, some parents are looking for a more overtly feminine version. Parklynn, with its' trendy -lynn ending, was a…
Skylan is a feminine name with modern English origins, blending 'sky' with the popular -lan suffix found in names like Dylan and Rylan. Created in the late 20th or early 21st century, this…
Amharic variation of Jehoaddan, Hebrew
"God delights"
Yoadan is the Amharic form of the biblical name Jehoaddan — a queen of Israel. Yoadan debuted on the charts in 2021, likely due to Ethiopian influencer Yoadan Ephrem.
Adalin is a feminine name with Germanic roots, related to the noble name Adelaide, meaning "noble" or "nobility." It combines the classic element "adal" (noble) with a softer, more contemporary…
Ellyson is a contemporary feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Allison/Alison or as a feminine form of Ellis. The spelling with 'Elly' at the beginning connects it visually to names…
Irish
"white, fair"
The most enduringly popular hero of Irish myth was Finn McCool, whose name is one of the coolest ever. When used for the female protagonist of How to Make an American Quilt , Finn established its…
"descendant of the red-haired one"
A winning last-name-first Celtic choice, Flynn is still mostly used for boys, such as the son of Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr. Though Flynn is definitely one of the Irish surname names, from Quinn…
English
"son of Jack"
No, Jackson is not the latest crazy name the girls are stealing from the boys. Oddly enough, Jackson was given to MORE girls a decade ago than it was last year, probably as a family name or as a…
Joselynn is a feminine name that blends elements of traditional names with contemporary styling. It appears to be a modern variation combining aspects of Joselyn, Jocelyn, or possibly incorporating…
Josslyn is a feminine name of English origin, considered a modern variation of Jocelyn, which derived from a Germanic surname meaning 'member of the Gaut tribe' or 'little Goth.' With its…
Kailin is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, representing a perfect example of cross-cultural naming trends. It can be considered a variation of Cailin (meaning 'girl' in Irish Gaelic)…
Kalynn is a feminine name with a modern feel, likely developed as a variation of names like Kaitlyn, Kaylin, or Lynn. The name combines the popular 'Kay' sound with the ending 'lynn,' creating a…
Kenzington is a modern feminine name that exemplifies the trend of transforming surnames or place names into given names with elaborate extensions. It builds upon the popular name Kenzie (itself…
"war strife or church"
Yes, another Irish surname, turned boys' name, turned unisex name. But we think this one has a bit more going for it than Logan or Mason, given its similarity in sound to very traditional feminine…
"woman from Magdala or high tower"
Biblical name long associated with the fallen-yet-redeemed Mary Magdalen, now rising improbably into the ranks of the fashionable among parents hungry for classic yet distinctive girls' names. The…
