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Scottish
"white sea"
Scottish variant of Muirenn
Persian
"jewel"
A Persian girl name with the glittery meaning of jewel, gemstone, or diamond.
English
"son of Neil"
Nelson on a boy is a steady, somewhat formal classic. On a girl, it's fresher, less expected, and could be shortened to Nell or Nellie.
Nərmin is a feminine name primarily used in Azerbaijan and Turkey, derived from Persian origins meaning 'soft,' 'gentle,' or 'delicate.' The distinctive letter 'ə' represents the schwa sound in…
Nəzrin is a feminine name of Azerbaijani origin, popular in Azerbaijan and some surrounding regions. The name is often associated with beauty and delicacy, possibly derived from words meaning "sight"…
Cree
"summer"
Hebrew
"flower bud"
A unisex Hebrew name with the sweetest meaning.
Irish, Gaelic
"daisy"
An intriguing name with a floral meaning, Nóinín is the Irish word for "daisy". Occasionally used as a sweet diminutive for Onóra, or Nora, and sometimes written as Noneen, it might make for a rare…
Odean is a feminine name with varied origins. It may be derived from the Greek 'Odeon,' referring to a building for musical performances, suggesting artistic and cultural associations. Alternatively,…
Olean is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek word 'oleum' meaning 'oil,' or could be a variation of names like Oleana or Olin. Some sources…
Scandinavian
"Olaf's son"
Once associated very closely with the famous twins, Ashley and Mary-Kate, Olsen may now feel like an alternative to Emerson, Madison, and Olivia. Derived from Scandinavian roots, it means "son of…
Orlean is a feminine name with multiple cultural influences, potentially derived from the French city of Orléans or as a variation of Orleans. The name suggests nobility and distinction, possibly…
Welsh variation of Oisin, Irish
"little deer"
Actress Milla Jovovich chose this uncommon but usable Welsh boy name for her daughter in 2020. Oisin is very popular in its native Ireland.
Yoruba
"source"
In Nigeria, Osun or Oshun is the goddess of love, sensuality, and feminity. She is a river goddess, said to bring forth sweet and fertile waters.
Modern Invented
With Parker crossing over to the girls' side in recent years, now almost in the Top 100, some parents are looking for a more overtly feminine version. Parklynn, with its' trendy -lynn ending, was…
Pearlean is a feminine name derived from the English word 'pearl,' ultimately from the Latin 'perna' (sea mussel). It combines the gem name Pearl with the feminine suffix '-ean,' creating a more…
English surname
"penny town"
An unconventional route to the nickname Penny. Pennington debuted on the charts for girls in 2015. Pennington is more familiar as a surname. It is habitational, denoting ancestors from English towns…
American fruit name from Powhatan
"a dry fruit"
We've adopted Plum, Cherry, and even Apple as baby names, so why not Persimmon? It lends itself to the charming nicknames Percy or Persy. The word "persimmon" is American in origin. It was derived…
Variation of Pepin
"awe-inspiring"
This spelling variation of the more commonly known Pippin may be used as a nod to basketball star Scottie Pippen.
