By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English surname
"of Paccius"
The name of a character in Dawson's Creek , from a surname derived from the Gallo-Roman personal name Paccius, of unknown meaning.
Word name
Infinity is a name that could have a long, bright future ahead of it, with its bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull off, but if Destiny can do it...
Hebrew
"light for me"
A sweet and simple Hebrew name, also written as Orli, this name blends the elements or meaning "light" and li meaning "to me, for me". As such, it has a shiny, cheerful meaning, connected to…
Virtue name
A puritan virtue name that's only slightly less challenging than Chastity. It was used for nearly 20 baby girls in the contemporary US in one recent year.
Steely is an uncommon feminine name that emerged as a modern English coinage, drawing from the word 'steel.' It evokes qualities of strength, resilience, and determination—characteristics associated…
Ary is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a shortened form of longer names like Ariana, Ariella, or Mariana, or stand independently. In Hebrew, Ary means "lion,"…
Brithany is a feminine name that appears to be a phonetic spelling variation of Brittany or Bethany. If derived from Brittany, it originates from the Celtic-French region of the same name, meaning…
Cambry is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Welsh place name Cambria (an ancient name for Wales), or it could be a creative variant of Cameron or…
Dally is a charming feminine name with multiple origins. As a diminutive of names like Dallas or Dahlia, it carries a playful, affectionate quality. In English, 'dally' means to waste time or play…
Rosmery is a feminine name that represents a charming variation of Rosemary, blending natural beauty with a touch of uniqueness. The name derives from Latin roots: 'ros' (dew) and 'marinus' (of the…
Diminutive of Scott, or person from Scotland
Cute but slight masculine nickname.
Danely is a contemporary feminine name that blends modern styling with a melodic quality. Likely derived as a variant of 'Danielle' or possibly combining elements of names like 'Dana' and 'Danielle'…
Darianny is a feminine name that represents modern naming creativity, particularly popular in Hispanic and Latino communities. It appears to be a combination of elements from names like Daria or…
English variation of Esme, French
"esteemed, beloved"
As the French Esme becomes more popular, it will inevitably spawn spelling variations. This one, like Zoey or Layla, clarifies pronunciation, so while we prefer the original, that's not a bad thing.
Diminutive of Alexandra
There were over 1000 baby girls named Lexi -- just Lexi -- in 2015, versus only 72 named Lexy. The reason that Lexi wins: Many parents see the i ending as more feminine for a nickname-name that might…
Lyndy is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive or variant spelling of Linda or Lindy. The name Lindy likely originated as a short form of names containing the element "lind," such as Melinda,…
Melanny is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a variation of Melanie, which derives from Greek origins meaning 'dark' or 'black.' This modern spelling with double 'n' adds a unique twist…
Greek
"story of Odysseus; long journey"
Literally, the Odyssey is Homer's epic tale of Odysseus's long voyage home from the Trojan wars, but more figuratively, it is used to describe any long, challenging, or eventful journey. A rare…
Amery is a feminine name with Germanic origins, though it can also be used for boys. The name derives from elements meaning 'home' or 'power' and 'ruler,' suggesting strength and leadership.…
"flat-topped hill"
Though Embry became famous as the name of a boy werewolf in Twilight , we think its Em- beginning and -y ending make it perfectly appropriate for a girl. You might consider it as an alternative to…
