By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Turkish
"mother, placenta"
In Turkish mythology, Umay was the mother goddess of the Earth, protecting women, children, and fertility. The name is derived from the Turkish root umāy , meaning "placenta." The placenta was…
Vallery is a feminine name with Latin and Old German roots. Derived from the Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong' or possibly from the Germanic element 'wal' meaning 'battlefield,' Vallery carries…
Modern invented name
Zayley -- which may also be styled Zaylee or Zaylie or Zalie, among other spellings -- is a member of the squad of names that include Bailey, Hayley, and Kaylee and is always welcoming new members.
Aizley is a contemporary feminine name that exemplifies modern naming trends focused on distinctive spellings and sounds. Likely derived as a variation of Ashley or Ainsley, the name features the…
German
"industrious"
Amory is best known for the hero of Fitzgerald's 1920 This Side of Paradise , Princeton student Amory Blaine. Amory is in some danger of being borrowed by the girls, a la Avery. Alternate spellings…
Annaly is a feminine name that likely developed as a modern variation of names like Anna, Anne, or Annalise. It combines the classic root 'Anna' (meaning 'grace' in Hebrew) with a trendy '-ly' ending…
Atziry is a feminine name of Nahuatl (Aztec) origin from Mexico. In its native language, it's believed to mean 'star' or 'celestial light,' connecting the bearer to the heavens and cosmic beauty.…
Baily is a feminine name with Old English origins, traditionally a surname derived from 'bailiff,' describing someone who served as a court officer or land manager. As a first name, it gained…
Caley is a feminine name with Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins, though it can occasionally be used for boys as well. Derived from the Gaelic 'Cailean' (meaning 'young dog' or possibly 'slender'), it…
Short form of Katherine or Catherine
"pure"
An alternative spelling of Katy, if you're more of a C person.
Dorthy is a variant spelling of the more common Dorothy, a feminine name with Greek origins meaning 'gift of God.' This alternate spelling emerged in English-speaking countries, particularly gaining…
Emelly is a feminine name that represents a variation of Emily, which derives from the Latin name Aemilia, meaning "rival" or "eager". This modern spelling alternative adds a distinctive touch while…
Emmaly is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variant of Emily or possibly a combination of Emma and Emily, two perennially popular names. Emily derives from the Latin 'aemulus'…
Emmely is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Emily or Emilie, ultimately deriving from the Latin name Aemilia, which means "rival" or "emulating." This charming variation has gained…
Irish and Scottish
"fair-haired hero"
Finlay is a Scottish royal name (it belonged to Macbeth"s father) that was revived by several celebrity parents who did a gender switch when they used it for their daughters. Angie Harmon and Jason…
Diminutive of John
"God is gracious"
A unisex nickname style name, similar in sound and feel to Andie, Candy, Indy, or Danny. For boys, it's the ultimate midcentury nickname. But with boyish names for girls like Scottie and Charlie…
Lainy is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive or modern variant of Elaine or Laine. With Scottish and French influences, it ultimately derives from Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light' or…
Linzy is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant spelling of Lindsay or Lindsey. These names originated as English surnames derived from the Old English element 'lind' meaning 'linden tree'…
English word name
"high quality"
Lux means light, but add an E and you get a modern word name that speaks of couture, quality and, well, luxury. Luxe has been in the baby name charts since 2010, and although still rare, was more…
