By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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American invented name, variation of Brinley, English
"burnt meadow"
Brenley: a compound of trendy syllables or Brinley variation? It's totally up to you. It was chosen by American Idol contestant Triston Harper and his wife Paris Reed for their daughter in 2025.
English
"box tree clearing; brook clearing; speckled clearing"
This last-name style choice has a similar feel to the likes of Blakeley, Brooklyn and Bexley, and includes that on-trend letter X. While the exact meaning of the first element is unknown,…
"woodland clearing"
This English surname turned girls' first name owes its rise to supermodel Christie Brinkley, who first rose to fame in the late 70s and early 80s. Brinkley appeared on the charts for the first time…
Britany is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Brittany, which refers to the northwestern region of France with Celtic heritage. This streamlined spelling gained popularity in…
Caisley is a modern feminine name that appears to blend elements of names like Paisley and Casey with the popular 'Cai' beginning found in names like Caitlin. This contemporary creation emerged…
Irish
"from the hollow"
Cool a few decades ago, along with Lori and Tori. Currently out of fashion but may make a retro tomboy choice as an offbeat spin on Charlie.
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse, "new day"
"new day"
If you're looking for a name with Scandinavian roots, Dagny makes a strong and appealing import. Derived from Old Norse, it means "new day", perfect for a girl born around New Year's or the change of…
Darely is a modern feminine name with possible roots as a variation of Darley, which derives from Old English elements meaning 'deer clearing' or 'deer meadow.' Another theory suggests it could be a…
Dynasty is a feminine name derived directly from the English vocabulary word, which originated from Greek 'dynasteia' meaning 'power' or 'lordship.' As a given name, Dynasty emerged primarily in the…
Latin from Greek
"cheerful, happy"
Hilary (also spelled with two 'l's) is a hot potato of a name, so closely identified with Sen. Clinton that it's hard for most parents to see it as a baby name. A pity, really, as it's got so much…
Scottish place-name
Islay is the name of a Hebridian island famous for its whisky. Don't be fooled by the "y" at the end - this name is pronounced exactly like the more well-known Isla.
Lianny is a feminine name with possible origins in multiple cultures. It may be a variant of 'Liana,' which derives from Latin, meaning 'to bind' or 'to climb,' referring to a climbing vine or plant.…
Spanish
"king"
Rey, a Ray-soundalike that has ranked on the boys' side for the past 15 years, is about to get more popular for girls too, now that it's the name of the new heroine of the latest Star Wars movie.…
English from Latin
"pebbly place"
Calloway is one of those irresistibly jaunty, animated three-syllable surnames, like Sullivan and Finnegan — but this one has the added attraction of jazzy ties to the immortal "Dean of American…
Chevy is a feminine name with American origins, though it can also be used for boys. Most commonly associated with the well-known automobile brand Chevrolet, the name has transitioned from a…
Daizy is an alternative spelling of Daisy, a classic English name derived from the flower, which itself comes from Old English 'dæges eage' meaning 'day's eye' because the flower opens at dawn. This…
An attractive and now underused nature name belonging to a tree whose wood is prized for its dark color and dense texture, which shines when polished. Ebony joined the most popular girl names list in…
Word name
A tad spacy.
Janney is a feminine name that likely originated as an affectionate diminutive form of Jane or as a surname that transitioned to given name usage. Jane itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan,…
Spelling variation of Gentry, English
"aristocracy"
Jentry is an upwardly-striving word name that's gaining ground for girls as a new spin on Jennifer or Jenna. If classy is what you're after, a name with a genuine pedigree would serve you better.…
