By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Jinxx is an ultra-modern, edgy feminine name that emerged primarily in the 21st century. With no traditional historical roots as a given name, it likely evolved from the word 'jinx,' referring to a…
Juneaux is a creative feminine name that appears to be a decorative spelling of June, incorporating the French '-eaux' ending to create a distinctive variant. The traditional June derives from the…
Greek
"night"
Variant spelling of Nyx, the name of the Greek goddess of the night. It also coincides with the English word " nix , a corruption of German nichts "nothing".
Latin
"peace"
A cool name, representing the Roman goddess of peace and offering a positive message to bestow upon a child. Pax is one of the most stylish new names that mean peace .
Feenix is a modern, creative feminine name based on the mythological Phoenix bird that rises from its own ashes – a powerful symbol of rebirth, renewal, and transformation across many cultures. This…
Rex is an unusual choice for a female name, as it is traditionally masculine in origin. Derived from Latin, Rex means "king" and carries a sense of authority and regality. While predominantly used…
Native American tribe name
"little snakes"
The Sioux are groups of Native American tribes and First Nations peoples in North America, the two major modern divisions of which are the Dakota and Lakota. Not recommended as a baby name.
English
"blond"
Place name and surname that sounds a tad snooty.
French
"the wells"
This surname of Louis and Justin, is perhaps a topographic name for someone living by ‘the wells’, from a plural variant of Occitan théron ‘well’.
Diminutive of Alexis and Alexandra
"man's defender"
Lex is still used mostly for boys, but like Alex, may cross over with the rising popularity of all long forms of the name. Lexi is another, more feminine option.
Invented literary name
Lady Aurex is a character in L. Frank Baum's Glinda of Oz , a sequel to The Wizard of Oz .
Botanical, from Greek
"star-flower (English name)"
The Calytrix flower is endemic to much of Australia and is part of the myrtle family. They are commonly known as star flowers, due to their dainty (usually bright white) 5 petalled flowers. The name…
Cornish place name
"meadow of waters"
Prideaux is a Cornish place name and surname that is occasionally attested as a girls' first name. It likely stems from the French phrase "pré de eaux", meaning meadow of waters. For fans of Margaux,…
"dawn"
Likely derived from the Greek name Roxanne, Rox was a short form popular in America in the mid-19th Century. Like Max and Lux, it seems sleek and contemporary and particularly suited to modern life.
Aragonese
"from the lower golden land"
Aurembiaix was an impressive medieval countess, whose father Ermengol fought for her to inherit his lands, title and estate. Aurembiaix later fought for her right to succeed her father, and being a…
Modern invented name
Jaxx (and Jax, Jaxson, Jaxsen, Jaxton et all) is now on the Top 1000 for boys, and while we don't foresee this becoming anywhere near as popular for girls, it was also found on the female side of the…
"voyager"
This Beatrix alternate could make a good choice for globetrotting parents.
