By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Gianny is a feminine name with multicultural influences, likely derived from the Italian name Gianna, which is the feminine form of Gianni (a diminutive of Giovanni, the Italian equivalent of John).…
Diminutive of Hedwig
Linked to one of the great screen beauties, but has never appealed much to Americans.
Jamey is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of James, though it's also used as a unisex name. When used for girls, it represents a trend of traditionally masculine names being…
Variation of Cory, English, or Corey, Irish
"from the hollow"
Korey was never widely used for girls, while sisters Cory and Corey faded from the Top 1000 in the mid-90s though they hang on for boys. With the rise of the classic name Cora, derived from the Greek…
Linsey is a feminine name that originated as a Scottish surname derived from the place name Lindsey, referring to 'Lincoln marsh' or 'island of linden trees.' As a given name, it gained popularity in…
Scottish surname
"son of Artan"
McCartney is a widely familiar surname that is infrequently given as a first name. It first appeared on the charts for girls in 1996 but has never been given to more than 21 baby girls in a single…
Swedish diminutive of Maria
"bitter; wished-for child"
Although the sound is pretty, "my" is too common of an English word for My to be usable as a baby name in Anglophone countries.
Nissy is a feminine name that often functions as a diminutive or nickname for longer names such as Denise, Anise, or Nissa. This cheerful, affectionate name has a playful quality that makes it…
Paysley is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Paisley, which originated as a Scottish place name and pattern. This alternative spelling maintains the same appealing sound…
English
"ridge farm"
Rigby is a rather stiff British surname, which might call to mind the Beatles "Eleanor Rigby" or, from the recent past, Cathy Rigby, the first American woman to win a medal in World Gymnastics…
Rivvy is a modern feminine name with a contemporary feel, likely derived as a diminutive form of names like River, Rivera, or possibly Rivka. The playful '-y' ending gives it a friendly, informal…
Rivy is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names like Rivera or Rivka (the Hebrew form of Rebecca), or possibly derived from the Latin word "rivus" meaning…
English word name
"reserved, timid"
Not the most aspirational word names you could give to a child, although it does work as a nickname. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter Chicago is often called Chi, pronounced "shy." Model…
Word name
"sincerity, truth"
A Puritan-virtue type name that could possibly work for a modern baby with its rhythmic four-syllable sound and admirable meaning.
American invented name, variation of Kimberly
"Cyneburga's meadow"
Timberly emerged on the charts in 1960 as an alternative to Kimberly. It never caught on and has been given to no more than 25 baby girls each year since. These days it may also be seen as an…
Trany is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It might be a modern invented name or a diminutive form of names containing the "tran-" element, which relates to "beyond" in Latin. In some…
Vallory is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from the Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong' or from surname variants like Mallory or Valerie. The name may also connect to…
Zohemy is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern creation or adaptation from similar-sounding names. It may be derived from Hebrew elements or could be a creative variant of names…
Literary name or variation of Zoe, Greek
"life"
Readers who remember J. D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey have probably forgotten that the character was male (nee Zachary). Nowadays the somewhat loopy spin on Zoe is associated with actress Zooey…
Turkish, Chechen
"possessing the moon"
A rare and sparky Z-starting option with a pretty lunar meaning.
