By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Neslihan is a feminine Turkish name combining 'nesil' meaning 'generation' or 'lineage' and 'han,' a title of respect in Turkish tradition, together suggesting 'lady of generations' or 'noble…
Orian is a distinctive name that can be used for either gender but is listed here as feminine. It may be derived from several sources: a variation of Orion, the hunter constellation from Greek…
Variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek
"dweller near the pear tree or rock, stone"
Perrin has been in long use as a surname, derived from Peter, and is now used quietly as a first name. It was given to 26 boys and six girls in the US in 2023, a decrease over the year before. It has…
Mapuche (Chilean)
"flower"
Rayen is well-known in Chile, and sometimes seen in the Netherlands, as a Mapuche girls name meaning flower. This name could be an alternative to people who like Ryan but want to keep it as a boys…
Rozelyn is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Roselyn or Rosalind. Derived from Germanic elements, it combines 'rose' (the flower, symbolizing beauty and love) with 'lind' meaning…
Shalon is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'shalom' meaning 'peace' or 'harmony.' This gentle yet powerful name has been used in Jewish communities for generations but gained broader…
Shealyn is a modern feminine name with Irish and Gaelic influences. It likely derives from elements of names like Shea (from the Irish 'Séaghdha' meaning 'hawk-like' or 'stately') combined with the…
Welsh variation of Jane
"God is gracious"
Simple and pretty and user-friendly, the Welsh Sian was used by U2's Dave "the Edge" Evans for his daughter. In Welsh, it is also spelled Siân.
Korean
"good, kind, virtuous"
A simple and appealing unisex Korean name with many possible meanings, depending on the hanja characters used. Coincides with the English word "sun", which is a nice bonus.
Variation of Tamsin, Cornish, English
"twin"
A feminine form of Thomas that originated in Cornwall, this spelling might appeal to those who dislike the substring of sin at the end of the more familiar Tamsin, or to those who enjoy the spikiness…
Tristen is a feminine name with Germanic origins, though it's used for both genders in modern times. It's a variant spelling of Tristan, from the Celtic legend of Tristan and Isolde, a tragic romance…
English
"son of Walter"
A patronymic surname deriving from the traditional nickname Wat, from Walter. Watson appeared on the female baby name list for the first time in 2020, when it was given to 5 baby girls in the US.…
American invented name
"willow tree + valley"
The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an…
Hebrew
"to flow down, descend"
The name Jordan comes from Yarden, which is also the name of the River Jordan in Hebrew. In Israel, Yarden is a Top 200 name for girls.
Yasamin is a feminine name of Persian origin, derived from the word 'jasmine,' representing the delicate white flower known for its sweet fragrance. In Persian culture, the jasmine flower symbolizes…
Variation of Zion, Hebrew
"highest point"
Hebrew place name Zion — which refers to the city of Jerusalem in the Old Testament — has risen to prominence. It's spawned a number of variations, Zyon among them.
Shayan is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins, primarily Persian and Arabic. In Persian, it means 'worthy' or 'deserving,' while some sources suggest it can also mean 'follower of Shah.'…
Modern invented name
A current creation used far more for boys at this point.
Jamilyn is a feminine name that represents a modern combination of the names Jamie and Lynn, or possibly a variation of Jamilah with the popular '-lyn' suffix. The name has Arabic roots through the…
Cheryl Ann combines two names that experienced significant popularity in mid-20th century America. Cheryl, derived from French and possibly ultimately from Latin, meaning "dear one" or "beloved,"…
