By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English variation of Caroline, French, or compound name, made up of Cara + Lynn
"free man; beautiful friend, friend by the lake"
A twist on the classic Caroline that could also be a smoosh name.
Carmin is a delicate feminine name derived from the word 'carmine,' referring to a vibrant crimson or red color originally made from crushed cochineal insects. With Latin roots connecting to…
Caylen is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant spelling of Cailin, derived from the Irish Gaelic term for 'girl' or 'maiden.' Alternatively, it might be…
Cheyann is a contemporary feminine name variant of Cheyenne, which originates from the Native American tribe. This streamlined spelling maintains the essence of the original while creating a…
Corryn is a feminine name with Celtic undertones, though its origins are somewhat ambiguous. It may be a modern variant of Corinne (derived from the Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden') or a feminized…
Coryn is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Corinne, derived from the Greek name Korinna meaning 'maiden,' or possibly related to the Latin 'corona' meaning…
Corynn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Corinne or Carin. These names ultimately derive from the ancient Greek name Korinna, which means 'maiden' or possibly relates…
English
"church official"
Like many passé boys' names, this one sounds fresh again for girls.
Hebrew
"pleasure, delight; or era"
Variant of Eden, or a Hebrew unisex name meaning "era".
Irish
"fair"
Finnegan has been growing in popularity for boys, thanks to the love for all things Finn-related. It's started to be used occasionally for girls, too.
"grapevine"
Variation of Gwendolen, Welsh
"white ring, circle"
A variation of the ancient Welsh name, Gwendolen, likely via the preferred US spelling, Gwendolyn, this form first started appearing in the US stats back in the 1920s. Derived from Welsh to mean…
"hollow valley"
Literary hero Holden Caulfield of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye is now inspiring the names of baby girls. His sister Phoebe’s name would be the more conventional pick, but if girls are being…
Norwegian variation of Iðunn, Old Norse
"ever young, love again"
A Scandinavian up-and-comer taken directly from Norse mythology. Iðunn was the goddess of apples, fertility, and youth. Idun is another common spelling.
Jackelyn is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques (the French form of Jacob). This alternative spelling brings a more phonetic, Americanized…
Jadeyn is a feminine name that represents a modern, elaborated variant of Jade. The base name Jade comes from the ornamental stone valued for its beautiful green color, symbolizing wisdom and…
Jazzmin is a contemporary feminine name, a modern variant spelling of Jasmine, which derives from Persian 'yasmin,' referring to the fragrant flowering plant. This distinctive spelling incorporates…
Arabic feminization of Jahan, Sanskrit
"the world"
Straightforward and attractive Arabic name, associated with Turkish-American artist Jihan Zencirli.
"God is gracious"
As popular as James may be getting as a girls' middle name, we don't see John finding the same favor. There were five baby girls named John last year, with 33 named Johnnie,17 named Johnna, and eight…
