Updated November 2023
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Maori
"star"
Whetū means "star" in Maori.
Japanese
"peaceful, quiet"
Calming Japanese choice.
"gentle friend; dream friend"
Cute and nicknamey girl name with a great meaning to boot.
French
"nickname for Isabelle"
Actress and director Zabou Breitman is a notable bearer of this quirky French pet name.
Alexiou appears to be a feminine adaptation of the Greek surname Alexiou, which itself derives from the personal name Alexis meaning 'defender' or 'helper'. The surname form traditionally indicates…
Invented name
Superfans of auteur Wes Anderson may now consider Zissou as a baby name option, ever since Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton used it for their daughter (birth name Kinsey Sioux). It's a clear homage to…
Ammanu is a feminine name with roots in ancient Mesopotamian and Semitic languages. It likely relates to the divine name 'Ammon' or could be connected to the Hebrew 'immanu' element meaning 'with us'…
Literary name, Greek
"angel"
If you want to move beyond Maya, you might consider this distinctive last name of poet Maya Angelou. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson, Angelou was given the nickname Maya by her brother and adopted…
Anyu is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hungarian folklore, it means 'mother' and carries warm, nurturing associations. In Chinese, depending on the characters used, it…
"from Bellou"
Unusual surname with rowdy quality.
Balou is a feminine name that likely draws inspiration from various sources, including the beloved bear character Baloo from Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book.' The alternative spelling with 'ou'…
Bailou is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Bailey or a creative modern invention. It may have French influences or connections to the surname Bailou/Baillou. The name has…
Bidou is an uncommon feminine name with French origins, typically used as a nickname or diminutive form. Often serving as an affectionate pet name in French-speaking regions, Bidou has a playful,…
Diminutive of Bridget
"strength, power"
Uncommon choice too reminiscent of "bidet". Try Bridie instead.
Bizou is a delightful feminine name derived from the French word meaning 'kiss' or 'little kiss.' This charming, affectionate name carries a sense of sweetness and endearment with its playful sound.…
"gift"
Cadeau puts a decidedly French-ified twist on the word name trend, but don't be surprised if you encounter ponies and poodles with the same moniker.
Chanteau is an uncommon feminine name with French influences, likely derived from 'chant,' meaning 'song' in French, or possibly related to 'chanterelle' (a type of mushroom or a high singing voice).…
Irish and Hindu mythology name; Sanskrit
"rain"
Danu is a name from Irish mythology without many details attached. Some say she's a goddess of agriculture and/or of women, but that does not appear in ancient texts. In Hindu mythology, Danu is a…
Hindi
"pine or cedar"
Accessible, aromatic Indian name.
Du is an extremely rare feminine given name in English-speaking contexts, though it functions more commonly as a surname of Chinese, Vietnamese, or French origin. As a Chinese surname (杜), it ranks…