By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Alany is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variation of Alana (feminine form of Alan, meaning 'handsome' or 'cheerful' from Celtic roots) or could relate to the…
English virtue name from Latin
"the quality of being clear"
Clarity is one of the lightest of the newly rediscovered virtue names, with a bit of three-syllable sparkle, old-fashioned charm and a clear vision for the future. Clarity is a very desirable quality…
Word name
Alternative to Princess or Queenie.
Yarely is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Yarel meaning 'taught by God,' or it could be a modern variation inspired by words like 'yearly' or…
English, diminutive of Dorothy
"gift of God"
Sweet and cosy with a touch of sass, this nickname-y choice was a familiar option up until the sixties in the US. Then, for a while, it was a bit of a one-person name, associated with singer Dolly…
Variation of Millie, English diminutive of Mildred or Millicent
"gentle strength; strong in work"
Milly and her more popular sister Millie are adorable Old Lady nickname-names springing back to life. Nearly 100 baby girls were named Milly, just Milly, last year, and Millie is in the US Top 500.…
Dailany is a modern feminine name that likely emerged in the early 21st century, reflecting the trend toward melodic names with flowing syllables. It may be a creative variation combining elements of…
Hindy is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, often used in Jewish communities as a diminutive form of Hinda or as an independent name. Hinda itself derives from a Germanic root meaning "female…
Jaisley is a modern feminine name that has emerged in recent years, following the trend of blending popular name elements to create something unique. It likely combines the popular 'Jai-' prefix…
English word name
"an account of incidents or events"
An imaginative choice with an uptempo Cory/Rory/Tori sound, perfect for the child of a writer — or anyone with a good story to tell. Story has been finding some appreciation among celebs like…
Loyalty is one of the Modern Virtue Names rising precipitously for babies in recent years, used last year for nearly 300 children, about 85 percent of them girls. Loyalty may also owe some of its…
Glory sounds fresh and uplifting and a lot more modern than Gloria (which is definitely feeling the stirrings of a revival, though some might still view it as a terminal Old Lady name). Glory, as in…
Diminutive of Judith, Hebrew
"He will be praised or woman from Judea"
Judy was the nickname of choice for almost all the Judiths born in the 1940s and 50s; today's little Judiths are much more likely to be called Judith -- or, possibly, Jude.
English variation of Casey, Irish
"brave in battle"
Kasey was a modestly popular choice among Millennial babies, particularly girls.
English from French
"Saint Denis"
While Sidney in this spelling has a long history as a girls' name, it fell off the Top 1000 from the early 50s until 1990. Then it reemerged as one of the newly chic androgynous names for girls,…
Eilany is a modern feminine name with possible roots in Irish and Hebrew origins. It may be a creative variation of names like Eileen (Irish for 'bright, shining one') or Eliana (Hebrew for 'God has…
Maizy is a charming feminine name that serves as a modern spelling variation of Maisie, which originated as a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' The name also evokes connections to the…
Diminutive of Isabel and Isabella
The longer Isabella stays in the Top 10—and it's been there for more than a decade—the more we hear the nickname Izzy (especially if we watch Grey's Anatomy ). it's just a matter of time before it…
Kinzley is a modern feminine name that emerged in American naming culture during the early 2000s. Created as part of the trend toward distinctive '-ley' ending names, it appears to be a creative…
Heidy is a feminine name primarily functioning as a variant spelling of Heidi. The original name derives from the German name Adelheid, meaning 'nobility' or 'of noble birth,' with Heidi emerging as…
