By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Kandy is a feminine name that emerged as a creative spelling of Candy, which itself began as a nickname for Candace or Candice. This sweet-inspired name peaked in popularity during the 1950s and…
Kyley is a feminine name representing a modern variation of Kylie, which itself originated as an Australian Aboriginal name meaning 'boomerang.' This contemporary spelling adds a unique twist while…
English word name
"of legend"
A fast-rising word name, along with its more popular siblings Legend and Legacy.
Lilley is a feminine name that evolved from both a surname and a nature-inspired source. As a surname, it derived from the Old English 'leah' meaning 'woodland clearing' or 'meadow.' As a given name,…
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Felicity, and Melissa
Lissy may be this generation's answer to Missy. It's rare to see Lissy on a birth certificate, but if you pay attention, you may notice it as a nickname for names such as the classic Elizabeth or hot…
Mady is a charming feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive for longer names like Madeline, Madison, or Madeleine. With French influences, it carries a sweet,…
Maggy is a feminine name that functions primarily as a variant spelling of Maggie, the traditional nickname for Margaret. Margaret comes from Greek origins meaning 'pearl.' This spelling variation…
Medieval variation of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
An old royal name in England and Scotland that's also spelled Marjorie. Popular in the Middle Ages and Tudor period, it was revived at the end of the 19th century, peaked in 1921 and dropped off the…
Marry is an uncommon feminine name that evolved as a variant spelling of Mary, one of history's most enduring female names. While Mary derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' Marry…
Flower name; Latin
"healing"
One of the rarest of the floral names, though not without some teasing potential. Peony is a historical 1948 novel by Pearl S. Buck.
English
"a bunch of flowers"
A sweet, nostalgic nosegay kind of name, Posy has been long fashionable in England, a country of gardeners, but this pretty bouquet-of-flowers name is still rarely heard in the US, though it could be…
"a prediction"
A grand and mystical word name that feels in line with trending Legend or Legacy.
Rorey is a feminine name with Irish and Gaelic origins, derived from Rory (from Irish Ruaidhrí), meaning "red king" or "red-haired king." This spelling variation adds a feminine touch to the…
"Rose" names are big right now, as are spiritual names , so this rare option could fit the bill for Catholic parents looking for an overtly religious choice. The Rosary is a form of prayer in the…
Sarely is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity primarily in Hispanic communities. It appears to be a contemporary creation, possibly a variation of names like Sarah or a…
Sophy is a charming feminine name with deep historical roots, functioning as a diminutive of Sophia, which means "wisdom" in Greek. This shorter variant has appeared throughout European history,…
Irish
"dark eyed"
A jaunty offshoot of Sullivan, Sully will be associated by kids with the beloved character in the Pixar animated film Monsters, Inc . Rare for a girl, but with a cool surnamey style and echoes of…
Susy is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive or nickname for Susan, Susannah, or Suzanne. These parent names derive from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose." Susy offers a…
Symphany is a feminine name representing a creative spelling variation of Symphony, derived from the Greek word "symphonia" meaning "harmony" or "agreement." This musical-inspired name evokes images…
"truly"
A quaint and poetic English word meaning "truly", which could easily make the switch to baby name usage, given its similarity to sophisticated vintage names like Verity and Cecily.
