By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Turkish
"deep, profound"
A top name in Turkey, where it ranks in the Top 30 for baby girls.
Dilynn is a modern feminine name that represents a distinctive spelling variation of Dylan or Dillon. While traditionally a masculine Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean,'…
English compound name
"the eastern lake; the pretty east"
Made up of the contemporary and cool East, paired with popular Lyn, this compound name is slightly edgy and slightly trendy, but, is surprisingly literary too thanks to Ellen Wood's 19th-century…
Variation of Emmeline or Emmalyn, or from Welsh
"rival; round the valley"
As a girl name, Emlyn is likely to be a contracted form of Emmeline or Emmalyn, appealing to those who like drop the middle sound of the aforementioned names, and want something concise, stripped…
Welsh
"white, blessed"
A male name in Wales, Gwyn has been mostly feminine in the US thanks to its resemblance to the more familiar Gwen. It derives from the same Celtic root as the popular Finn family of names.
American invented name
Combining the sounds of popular Haley or Hallie with the trendy Lyn ending, Halyn was given to around a dozen baby girls in the US last year.
French from Latin
"youthful, downy-bearded, or sky father"
Although Julien is traditionally the male French form of Julian, musician Julien Baker has taken this variation of the name to the female side of the ledger. Julien is derived from the Ancient Roman…
Korbin is traditionally a masculine name that has crossed over for feminine use. It derives from the Latin word 'corvus' meaning 'raven' or from the French surname Corbin with the same meaning. As a…
Diminutive of Laura
Failed attempt to turn Laura into an Irish Colleen.
Lavin is a feminine name with Irish and Latin origins. As an Irish surname-turned-first name, it derives from 'Ó Láimhín,' meaning 'descendant of the small hand.' In its Latin context, it connects to…
Lorin is a gender-neutral name that has been used more frequently for girls in recent decades, though it has historical usage for both genders. The name has multiple possible origins: it may be a…
Compound name, a blend of Lou and Ann
"strong in battle and grace"
A vowel heavy compound name with sounds that are familiar but seem unexpected and interesting when placed next to each other. Louann did feature at the latter end of the US Top 1000 between the 30s…
French, diminutive of Marie
"bitter"
Manon is an endearing French pet name for Marie or Marianne; it has the international yet straightforward feel that makes it a viable import. Manon of the Spring was a gorgeous French film, Manon…
English word name
The numerical -illion names (Billion, Trillion, etc.) are more common for boys — Million is the only one that also ranks for girls. No doubt it's because of the natural nickname, Millie.
As Ozzie quickly becomes one of the hottest nicknames for boys and girls alike, invented long forms like Ozzlyn, Ozzlynn, and Ozlynn are gaining traction too.
Grandpa-chic Ozzie is on the rise for both boys and girls, opening up the gates for this invented elaborated form.
Punjabi
"multi-talented"
A beautiful Indian girl name that would sound just as lovely in English speaking areas.
Tiegan is a modern feminine name with Celtic and Gaelic origins. It's often considered a variant of Teagan, which means 'little poet' or 'beautiful.' Some sources suggest it may also be related to…
Variation of Torin, Irish
"chief"
The hard initial T gives Toryn and Torin a harsh, rather masculine sound, yet the Y softens Toryn visually. Parents embrace Toryn equally for girls and boys.
Adrien as a feminine name represents the female version of Adrian, though it's more commonly used for males in French-speaking regions. Derived from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria'…
