By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Yoruba
"source"
In Nigeria, Osun or Oshun is the goddess of love, sensuality, and feminity. She is a river goddess, said to bring forth sweet and fertile waters.
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…
Pearlean is a feminine name derived from the English word 'pearl,' ultimately from the Latin 'perna' (sea mussel). It combines the gem name Pearl with the feminine suffix '-ean,' creating a more…
English surname
"penny town"
An unconventional route to the nickname Penny. Pennington debuted on the charts for girls in 2015. Pennington is more familiar as a surname. It is habitational, denoting ancestors from English towns…
American fruit name from Powhatan
"a dry fruit"
We've adopted Plum, Cherry, and even Apple as baby names, so why not Persimmon? It lends itself to the charming nicknames Percy or Persy. The word "persimmon" is American in origin. It was derived…
Variation of Pepin
"awe-inspiring"
This spelling variation of the more commonly known Pippin may be used as a nod to basketball star Scottie Pippen.
Germanic
Super-sweet name that was the title of a Broadway play -- but best known as a type of apple. Could also make a cute short form for names like Philippa or Penelope.
Mapuche
"to snow"
English word name
"pumpkin"
A common name for orange-colored cats. Fun fact: the word pumpkin is derived from the Greek pepōn , translating to "large melon."
Raeghan is a feminine name with Celtic and Irish influences, likely a modern variant of Reagan or Regan. Its origins can be traced to the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, meaning 'descendant of Riagán'…
Irish
"pearl"
Diminutive of Mairead, the Irish form of Margaret.
Welsh
"rose"
A modern Welsh name coming from the Welsh word for "rose".
Possibly a creative way to honor a Richard.
Latin
"saving"
German
"people of the dagger"
An unusual word name that nevertheless feels right on trend, with that two-syllable, n-ending shape and sharp middle X. Associated with a 70s rock band, a number of places in the US and Europe, and a…
English color name
An appealing blue-green color that would make for a unique baby name. Another option: Seablue.
Selcan is a feminine Turkish name that combines beauty with meaningful etymology. The name is composed of two elements: 'sel' meaning 'flood' or 'stream' and 'can' meaning 'soul' or 'life' in…
Cornish
"old; wise"
Sennen is a Cornish name derived from that of Saint Sinninus or Saint Senan. Today it's the name of a town on the westernmost tip of Cornwall and is also used as a baby girl name.
Navajo, Native American
"sunshine"
In the Navajo language, sháńdíín is the word for "sunshine". At its peak, the name Shandiin was used for 12 baby girls in 2003 and 2005.
