By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Quincey as a feminine name represents an adaptation of what was traditionally a surname and masculine given name. It derives from the Latin name 'Quintus,' meaning 'fifth,' originally denoting a…
Ariany is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Ariadne from Greek mythology, who helped Theseus navigate the Labyrinth. Alternatively, it could relate to Ariana, a…
Irish surname name
Hennessy has attracted some notice as a first name via rapper Cardi B's sister Hennessy Carolina. It certainly has a pretty sound and can hold its own with the new generation of Irish names for girls…
English, diminutive of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Kay, a cigarette-smoking, nightclubbing name of the 1930's, could be ready for a comeback along with cousins May/Mae and Ray/Rae. Kay has been out of sight since the mid-eighties, but was in the…
Word name
We call Savvy a Modern Virtue Name, a contemporary version of the Puritan's Hope and Charity, extolling the virtue of shrewdness. And who doesn't want their daughter to grow up to be Savvy in the…
English
"Woden's day"
Made famous by the iconic and macabre character Wednesday Addams, this name has the spooky and Halloween-inspired feel that some parents might be looking for. The character has appeared in various…
Amely is a feminine name with Germanic roots, functioning as a variation of Amelia or Emily. Derived from the medieval name Amalia, it ultimately traces back to the Germanic word 'amal,' meaning…
Latin
"friendship"
Amity--what nicer gift to give your little girl than a name that signifies friendship and harmony? This virtue name is also more rhythmic and feminine than the single-syllable Hope, Faith, and Grace.…
English diminutive of Rebecca, Hebrew
"servant of God"
Down to earth and versatile, Becky is a popular diminutive of the classic Biblical name, Rebecca. In the US, it was most popular as a stand alone name back in the 60s, while in the UK, it remained in…
"broad clearing"
Fading boys' name making fresh start for girls, aided by -ley ending. About 50 baby girls were named Bradley last year in the US, versus 900 baby boys. Bradley got a boost as a girls' name via the…
Gaby is a warm, approachable feminine name typically used as a shortened form of Gabrielle or Gabriela, names derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength.' This friendly diminutive has gained…
"inhospitable place"
Huxley is an increasingly popular surname-name for baby boys in the US and now is beginning to be used for girls as well. The -ley suffix, usually denoting a place, is common in names for both…
Keisy is a feminine name that likely developed as a modern variant of names like Casey, Kelsey, or possibly as a creative spelling of Kacie. It may also draw inspiration from names containing the…
Yaretzy is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, particularly popular within Mexican-American communities. The name likely evolved from Yaritza, which itself may have indigenous roots. Yaretzy…
Deisy is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Daisy, which derives from the flower name and ultimately from the Old English 'dægeseage,' meaning 'day's eye.' This alternative spelling…
English diminutive or names ending with 'etta' or 'ette'
"little"
Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.
"hallowed island"
Halsey became famous as a girls' first name via singer-songwriter Halsey, who took her name from Halsey Street in Brooklyn, where she was living when she began writing songs. It's also an anagram of…
Kaily is a feminine name with several possible origins, most commonly considered a modern variant of Kayley, Kaley, or Kelly. These names have Irish and Gaelic roots, with meanings relating to…
"mist"
Misty is simultaneously an airy and nature inspired choice and a nickname-y gem with a retro feel. First appearing in the US Top 1000 back in the 1960s, it peaked in 1977 when it reached #40. It was…
English diminutive of Cornelia, Eleanor, Helena, or McNeilly, English, Scottish
"horn; shining torch; son of the poet"
A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong sounding Cornelia, as a playful alternative to Nelly from Eleanor and Helena, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the…
