By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Kally is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of names like Kalliope, Katherine, or Kayla. With Greek roots, particularly from 'Kalliope' meaning 'beautiful voice,' Kally offers a…
Katty is a feminine given name that serves as a variant spelling of Katie or Kathy, which are themselves diminutives of Katherine. Ultimately derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, its meaning is…
Kelcy is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Kelsey. Traditionally, Kelsey originated as an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'Ceol's island' or…
Kimmy is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Kimberly, which began as an English place name combining 'Cyneburg' (royal fortress) and 'leah' (clearing). As a standalone name, Kimmy has…
English
"servant clearing"
Keira Knightley made her first name famous, single-handedly changing the most popular spelling from Kiera to Keira. Now we're moving on to use her last name as baby name inspiration. Knightley is a…
Kreindy is an extremely rare feminine name with obscure origins. It may have Yiddish or Eastern European roots, possibly used in Orthodox Jewish communities. The name could be a variant spelling of…
Krissy is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Christina or Kristina, ultimately derived from the Greek word 'Christos' meaning 'anointed one.' This affectionate nickname began…
Melly is a charming feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of names like Melissa (meaning 'honey bee' in Greek), Melanie (meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Greek), or Amelia (of Germanic…
English word name or combination of Mary and Lee
"cheerful, joyful; drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow"
Slightly sing-song and very joyful, with a hint of Melody, a bit of Felicity, and a dash of Truly thrown in, Merrily was briefly popular in the 1940s. It can be considered a smoosh name, blending…
Milley is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Mildred, Millicent, or Amelia. It could also be a variant spelling of Millie, a popular nickname that has…
Turkish and Azerbaijani
"moon over the River Nile"
Nilay is a celestial feeling name that paints a picture in the mind. Connected to the moon, water, and a place, it combines the Turkish and Azerbaijani name from the River Nile, Nil , with the…
Diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter.
French
"daring king"
Actress Sigourney -- born Susan -- Weaver made this unusual name (which she found in The Great Gatsby ) famous, if not popular.
English word name
"whimsical or fanciful"
Whimsy is a new entry to the ever-expanding word name lexicon, sister for Pixie and Bliss. While it has an undeniable offbeat English aristocratic charm (maybe we're thinking of Dorothy Sayers'…
"farm near the willows; willow town"
With Willow and Willa becoming more popular for girls, surname-style Willoughby could be a more unusual alternative. Meaning "farm near the willows" or "willow town", depending on how you interpret…
"discovery"
A lot to handle, but it does give a sense of openness, joy, and awe.
English diminutive of Delia, Greek, or Dilys, Welsh
"born on the island of Delos; genuine, steadfast, true; "
Somewhat light and silly on its own.
Kaycey is a contemporary feminine name that emerged as a creative spelling of Casey, which originated as an Irish surname derived from 'Cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' This modern…
Dexy is a modern feminine name with a playful, contemporary feel. It may have originated as a diminutive of longer names like Dexter or Dextra, though it now often stands on its own. The name has a…
Dexey is an uncommon feminine name with a contemporary feel. Likely a modern creation, it may have evolved as a feminine variation of Dexter, which has Latin origins meaning 'right-handed' or…
