By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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American variation of Caitlin or Kaylin
While the Cailin spelling doesn't appear on popularity charts, other forms such as Kaylin and Kaylen do, along with several similar names, from Caitlin to Jalen to Kayla. The result: a name that…
Irish surname
"bright-headed; lover of churches"
The simpler Callahan spelling remains the most popular, but Callaghan is a rising pick for both boys and girls. Callie is an obvious nickname.
Charlynn is a feminine name that blends the classic name Charlotte with the popular '-lynn' suffix, creating a melodic and distinctive variation. Likely originating as a modern American coinage in…
Latin
"spear"
Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.
Dayleen is a contemporary feminine name that likely emerged as a creative variation combining the popular prefix 'Day-' with the feminine suffix '-leen.' This modern American creation evokes…
Greek
"from Doris"
A male name occasionally borrowed by the girls, as in Dorian Cramer, a long-running female character on the soap One Life to Live and famous midcentury model Dorian Leigh.
Dyllan as a feminine name represents a gender-crossover adaptation of the traditionally masculine Dylan. While Dylan originated as a Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean,'…
English word name
"eleven"
If Erykah Badu can name her son Seven, why can't you name your daughter (or son) this? Eleven has recently gotten a lot of attention via the character on the TV show Stranger Things .
Ellyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, functioning as a variation of Ellen or Helen. The name derives from the Greek 'Helene' meaning 'torch' or 'bright light.' Throughout history, Ellyn has…
Eren is a feminine name with multicultural origins, though it can also be used for boys in some cultures. In Turkish, Eren means 'saint' or 'holy person,' while it may also derive from Celtic…
Evlyn is a variant spelling of Evelyn, a name with dual origins. It began as an English surname derived from the Norman French feminine name Aveline, which comes from Germanic roots meaning "desired"…
Evlynn is a modern variation of the name Evelyn, blending elements of 'Eve' and 'Lynn.' While Evelyn traditionally derives from the Norman French name Aveline, meaning 'desired' or 'beautiful bird,'…
Falon is a unisex name with Celtic origins, though more commonly used for girls in contemporary naming practices. It derives from the Irish word 'falón' meaning 'leader' or 'in charge,' suggesting…
Variation of Gwendolyn, Welsh
"white ring"
Variation of Gwendolyn.
English, Dutch, German
"gray, black; hare"
An androgynous alternative to Hazel, Hayes, and Hayden, Hazen is predominantly used for boys at the moment, though it has been given to a handful of girls since the 2000s. Hazen is a variation of the…
Jerilyn is a feminine given name that emerged in mid-20th century America as a variation of Jeri or a feminine form of Jerry, combined with the popular '-lyn' suffix. The name ultimately derives from…
Josalyn is a modern feminine name that combines elements of popular names like Jocelyn and Joslyn with a unique spelling. It likely derives from the Germanic name Gaucelin, which means 'member of the…
Surname name
An international surname, most common in Russia and its environs, that was used as the name of a recurring character in Netflix's short-lived Naomi Watts vehicle Gypsy . Fun fact: It also means…
Chinese, Arabic, Burmese, Korean, English
"forest; jade, green gem; soft, tender; clear, bright; neighbor; pretty, lake"
Concise, multicultural, and well travelled, Lin is a deceptively simple looking choice with its roots in a variety of languages. As a Chinese name, it is a unisex option, pronounced as LEEN, and…
English and Scottish surname
"dear friend's place"
A new crop of gender-neutral English place names have suddenly become trendy — those ending in -ton. Multi-syllabic but not dramatic, these names are rising quickly for girls and boys. Think…
