By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Edelynn is a modern feminine name that combines traditional elements with contemporary styling. It likely blends the Germanic prefix 'Edel-' (meaning noble or precious) with the popular '-lynn'…
Elen is a feminine name with ancient Celtic and Welsh origins, representing a traditional Welsh form of Helen. The name has historical significance in Welsh folklore, notably associated with Elen…
English word name
Broadening your horizons when choosing a name for your baby may lead you here. Horizon feels like the cousin of names like Meridian, Geo and Stellar - scientific spins on nature names . Rize is the…
Jacquelin is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine form of Jacques (James). It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter."…
Jocelin is a feminine name with medieval French origins, derived from the Germanic name elements 'gaut' meaning 'Goth' and 'lin' meaning 'little.' This elegant name was brought to England by the…
Joscelyn is a feminine name with medieval French origins, derived from the Germanic elements 'Gaut' (the Goths) and 'linda' meaning 'gentle' or 'soft.' This elegant name traveled to England with the…
Kallen is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls, though it's listed here as feminine. It has several possible origins: it may be an Irish surname derived from 'Ó Cathaláin'…
Karrington is a feminine name that originated as an English surname derived from place names combining 'carr' (marsh) with 'ton' (town or settlement), meaning 'town by the marsh.' As a first name, it…
Keelyn is a feminine name with Celtic roots, likely derived from the Irish name Caoilfhionn (pronounced 'kee-lin'), meaning 'slender' or 'fair.' It may also be considered a modern variation combining…
Spelling variation of Christian, Greek from Latin
"follower of Christ"
Only about 1 percent of babies named Christian are girls, but that was nearly 50 baby girls in the US last year so the name is not unknown. The Kristian variation makes it more reminiscent of Kristen…
English elaboration of Lora
Superseded by Lauren.
Literary name
The name Lórien appears several times in Tolkien’s novels. It’s both a place name and a character name, and although the character of Lórien (Master of Visions and Dreams, also called Irmo) is male,…
Mariann is a feminine name that functions as a variant of Marian or a combination of Maria and Ann. With roots in both Hebrew and Latin traditions, it carries the meanings of 'bitter' (from…
Marleen is a feminine name of Dutch and German origin, derived as a variation of Marlene or a diminutive of Maria combined with the suffix '-leen.' It gained popularity in the mid-20th century,…
Mayrin is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, possibly derived from variations of Mary (meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved' in Hebrew) or as a modern creation combining elements of names like…
Gaelic
"son of Labhrainn"
A rare Mc surname used for both girls and boys in the US. It ultimately derives from Laurentius, as does Lawrence.
Urdu
"smile, laughter"
An attractive Urdu name with a joyful meaning.
Nadeen is a feminine name with Arabic and Irish origins, representing a beautiful cross-cultural connection. In Arabic, it derives from "Nadine" meaning "hope" or "delicate," while the Irish…
Persian
"wild rose"
An international rose name with strength and femininity. Nasreen is slightly more common in the US than the Nasrin variation.
Natalyn is a contemporary feminine name that represents a creative variation of Natalie, which derives from the Latin phrase "natale domini" meaning "birth of the Lord" with historical connections to…
