By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hasset is an uncommon feminine name with possible Ethiopian origins. In Amharic, 'hasset' relates to concepts of joy and happiness, suggesting the name may convey wishes for a joyful life. The name…
English word name
"turbulent, stormy"
Tempest is one of those names that could go either way. Cool, evocative modern word name? Or asking for trouble? Your call, but if you decide the former image is dominant, be warned that some people…
Hebrew
"you are mine"
A possible alternative to the ever-common Leah.
"one in whom confidence is placed"
If True, Constance, Verity, and Faith feel too familiar for you, how about this rare virtue name? Associated with reliability, truthfulness, strength of character, hope, belief, and dependability —…
Literature
The name of a character in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, played by Olivia Cooke in the TV series House of the Dragon . Likely based on the medieval French and English name…
Janat is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it relates to 'Jannat' meaning 'paradise' or 'garden,' carrying beautiful connotations of heavenly beauty. In Central…
Aramaic
"pearl"
An unusual and straightforward name with an attractive Scandinavian accent; a royal name in Norway.
English surname
"boundary gate"
This unusual unisex surname name is pretty evenly divided between the sexes these days than it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when it was almost entirely male. Merritt was a female character…
Place name
Mount Olivet is a mountain ridge east of and adjacent to Jerusalem's Old City. It is named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes. Several key events in the life of Jesus, as related in…
Reet is a feminine name with Estonian and Indian origins. In Estonian culture, it's a traditional female name derived from Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' In India, particularly in Punjab, Reet has…
Yanet is a feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Janet or Jeanette, which themselves derive from the name Jane (a feminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious"). The name has…
English occupational name
"artist"
Artist is one of many occupational words newly adopted as first names. Now gender-neutral, Artist appeared first for boys and now is given to about 20 percent girls. A name that is sure to spark…
Bridgett is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Bridget, originating from the Irish name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength.' Associated with the Celtic goddess Brighid…
French occupational name
"woodsman or woods"
Omitting the extra R of Forrest transforms the name from a masculine one referencing woodsmen to a unisex nature name.
