By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 142 pages
of 142
Arabic, Indonesian, Bengali
"to thrive, long life, prosperity"
A name of Arabic origin meaning to flourish, thrive and prosper, Amran is a unisex name, however in some places (Indonesia, Pakistan, and India, for example), it is predominantly masculine, whereas…
Welsh
"very fair, beautiful"
Anwen is one of the simplest and best of the classic Welsh girls' names, more unusual than Bronwen but with the same serene feel.
Ashlin is a feminine name with Irish and Gaelic origins. It's a variant of the more common Aisling, which means 'dream' or 'vision' in Irish Gaelic. The name emerged from the genre of Irish poetry…
"son of Owen"
A respelling of Bowen that gives the option of cozy nickname Wyn/Wynnie as well as Bo.
Brinn is a feminine name with Celtic origins, primarily Welsh and Irish. It likely derives from Welsh elements meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' or possibly from the Irish word 'bron' meaning 'sorrow.' Some…
Spanish word name
Rugged nature name with possibilities...but more for boys.
English and French surname
"crow, raven"
Rising boys' name could cross the gender line.
Dillan as a feminine name represents a gender-crossing trend where traditionally male names are adopted for girls, often with modified spellings. Originally an Irish surname derived from 'Diolún,'…
Emmalin is a charming feminine name that combines elements of the classic Emma with the lilting suffix -lin. This melodic name can be considered a variant of Emmaline or Emmeline, which themselves…
English
"free landholder"
Franklin is making a comeback as a boy name, with its clunky vintage charm. Some parents are beginning to consider Franklynn as a feminized version of the name, likely drawn by trendy nickname…
Gurleen is a feminine name of Punjabi and Sikh origin, popular in the Indian subcontinent and diaspora communities. The name combines 'Gur' (referring to spiritual wisdom or the divine) with 'leen,'…
See JALEN.
Latin
"youthful or sky father"
Variant of Julian or Julianne
Kalen is a versatile feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a variation of Kalin (Slavic, meaning "pure") or derived from the Greek name Kalene, meaning "beautiful." Some also…
Scandinavian
"stream, river"
Name with genuine roots that nevertheless feels synthetic.
English from French
"of Carenton"
A lively unisex surname name ultimately derived from a French place name.
Irish
"little dark one"
Kiernan Shipka, aka Sally Draper on Mad Men , brings this Irish surname into the girls' column. And, like Kieran and Tierney and Tiernan, it's one of the perfectly unisex baby names . Only 14 girls…
Invented name
Variation of Lake.
Lun is a rare feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Chinese, Lun (轮/伦) can mean 'ethics' or 'order' depending on the characters used. In Cambodian culture, it may be used as a given name…
