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This variation of Jacey was the name of the gorgeous small-town heroine of Larry McMurtry's The Last Picture Show .
English
"dweller at the farm by the stream"
A modern alternative to Shelby.
Kerly is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In some cases, it functions as a diminutive of names containing the element "ker" such as Keri or Kerri. It may also have emerged as a…
Leilanny is a feminine name that blends multicultural influences, likely drawing from the popular Hawaiian name Leilani ('heavenly flowers' or 'royal child') with a modified ending. The addition of…
See LINDSEY.
Compound name, English, Irish
"intoxicating ruler of the elves"
First appearing in the US stats in 2018, this very modern compound name blends the stylish Maeve with unisex favorite Avery. Together, they could give you a playful and whimsical meaning:…
Marjory is a feminine name derived from the medieval French form of Margaret, which comes from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This charming variation gained popularity in the…
Nalany is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly influenced by the popularity of names ending with the '-any' or '-ani' sounds. It may have roots in various…
English word name
"state of existence"
Reality bites, but if this is your daughter's name, let's hope not.
Reizy is a feminine name primarily used in Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities, particularly among Orthodox and Hasidic families. It's a diminutive form of Rose (Rosa), carrying the same connotations…
"citizen of Rome"
Originally a surname deriving from the Roman twin Romulus, this attractive name was introduced to the English-speaking world as a first name by painter Augustus John who used it for his son. Romilly…
Thaily is a feminine name with possible origins as a modern creation or variation. It may derive from the Thai culture or be a creative blend of elements like Thea and lily. Another possibility is…
English flower name
This name of the bright orange flower found in Asia has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries. A notable namesake is Tiger Lily, the Native American princess from Peter Pan . Read more…
Waverley is a feminine name derived from English place names, originally meaning "meadow of quivering aspens" from Old English roots. The name gained literary recognition through Sir Walter Scott's…
Arielly is a feminine name that beautifully blends elements of Ariel with the popular feminine suffix '-ly.' This melodic creation has Hebrew roots through its connection to Ariel, meaning 'lion of…
Avy is a contemporary feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Avery or Ava, both of which have gained popularity in recent decades. Avy could derive from the Latin…
English variation of Cecilia
"blind"
This frilly Victorian name is a variant of Cecilia and Cecily, with which it might well be confused. Cicely was a surprise choice for comedienne Sandra Bernhard. Literary Cicelys can be found in Sir…
Elley is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of names beginning with "El-" such as Eleanor, Elizabeth, or Ellen. This spelling variation with the "-ey" ending emerged as a modernized…
Henchy is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or nickname. It may have evolved as an affectionate form of Henrietta or other Henry-derived feminine names, sharing roots…
Feminine variation of Joel, spelling variation of Jolie
Sounding both tomboyish and feminine at the same time, this name is mostly associated with actresses Joely Richardson and Joely Fisher.
