By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English masculinization of Emma, German
"universal"
Emmett has had an interesting and unusual gender history. A long-obscure masculinization of Emma, Emmett is now rising as a boys' name as a companion to the very popular Emma and Emily. And at the…
Spanish
"of Nazareth"
Occasionally heard Spanish name referring to Christ's native village.
American word name
"Saint"
Saint went quickly from word to celebrity baby name to accepted baby boy name and now to baby girl name. And there's nothing historically or etymologically gendered about Saint, so why not?
English virtue name
Honor-related names are climbing in popularity, such as Honesty, Honor, and now Honest.
Scandinavian, Icelandic variation of Margaret
"pearl"
Popular Margaret variant in Nordic countries, often spelled Margrét.
Arabic; Hindi
"wisdom; inner beauty"
A girl name used both in Muslim culture, derived from the Arabic word for "wisdom", as well as amongst Hindu families meaning "inner beauty".
Ayaat is a feminine name of Arabic origin derived from the word 'Ayah' (آية) meaning 'sign,' 'miracle,' or 'evidence.' In Islamic tradition, 'Ayaat' is the plural form, referring to the verses of the…
Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias
"Yahweh is God"
Eliot is the sleekest spelling of the original, very occasionally used for girls, perhaps to honor novelist George Eliot.
Nimrat is a feminine name with Punjabi and Sikh origins, derived from Sanskrit elements. In Punjabi tradition, "nim" refers to humility or modesty, while "rat" means attached or devoted to, creating…
English from Dutch
"advise"
Rhett has never been more popular for boys, and it soon may be discovered by parents of girls. It shares a sound with such stylish girl names as Scarlett, Colette, and Juliette, making Rhett a viable…
Invented Name
Ryatt — which may be a combination of names like Ryan and Wyatt — gives you the sound of Riot without the violent connotations. The name cracked the Top 1000 for boys in 2022, but was only given to a…
Anayat is a feminine name with Arabic and Persian origins, derived from the word meaning "care," "concern," or "kindness." In Islamic contexts, it can be interpreted as "divine care" or "God's…
English
"home ruler"
This alternative spelling of Harriet has always ranked in the England top 1000, reaching as high as the top 50 in the late 1800s. The extra T changes nothing about the pronunciation but adds a little…
Arabic
"prayer"
An Arabic word meaning "service" or "servitude", in Islam Ibadat is typically translated as "worship"
English from Italian
"little song"
Could there be a more poetic name than Sonnet? Actor Forest Whitaker was inspired to choose it for his daughter. The word sonnet derives from the Italian sonetto , meaning 'little song.' And although…
Zeenat is a beautiful feminine name of Arabic and Persian origin meaning "beauty," "adornment," or "decoration." In Islamic tradition, it refers to inner and outer beauty or ornament. The name is…
Punjabi
"limitless, infinite, unbeaten"
A beautiful Punjabi name common in India that would translate well into English speaking countries — and with an inspirational meaning to top it off.
