By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Lottey is a feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive or variant spelling of Charlotte or Lotte. Charlotte itself derives from the masculine name Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'warrior.'…
Evanthey is an uncommon feminine name with Greek origins. It likely derives from the Greek elements 'eu' meaning 'good' or 'well' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower,' suggesting 'beautiful flower' or…
Latin
"chancellor"
A name halfway between its old milquetoast image and a more jovial Irish-sounding contemporary one. Sounds more feminine than masculine these days.
Diminutive of Maurice
Old-man name, soft as a fraying gray cashmere cardigan, that would be even cuter for a girl.
Word and animal name
Your teenager will either love you or hate you for choosing this name. Better: Fox.
Chatty is an uncommon feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. Derived from the English word meaning 'talkative' or 'conversational,'…
Greek, place name, meaning unknown
The name of an area in northern Greece, known in the era of Homer's Odyssey as Aeolia, Thessaly makes a spirited and pretty place name. Reminiscent of Tessa, Rosalie, and Thea, the name likely…
Fruit name
Another entry in the fruit name category, this one borne by writer Strawberry Saroyan, granddaughter of William, so named by her hippie parents. While fruit names may become more familiar, they'll…
Chariety is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of 'Charity.' Derived from the Latin 'caritas,' meaning 'generous love,' the name embodies the virtue of benevolence and…
Literary invention
An intriguing, plausible name--kind of a Nell-Hillary combo--created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book The Lost Princess of Oz .
Charitey is a unique variant spelling of Charity, stemming from the Latin word "caritas," meaning love or generosity. As one of the three theological virtues in Christianity (along with faith and…
Shanty is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the French word "chanter" meaning "to sing," or be connected to the simple dwellings called shanties. Some…
Sharity is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern coinage, possibly created as a blend of 'Sharon' and 'Charity' or as a creative spelling of 'Charity' itself. The name carries clear…
Diminutive of any Greek Cal- name
"beautiful"
Serviceable spelling of a cute but pandemic name that appears as everything from Cali to Callie to Kaylee and Kayleigh. Are these all the same names? Though there may be subtle differences in…
Sharitey is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Charity or Sherity, with a distinctive spelling that gives it a unique flair. The name likely originated as…
English place name and surname
"peat bog, mouse clearing"
Mosley, former best known as the surname of author Walter, has been put in play as a first name for girls by football great Peyton Manning, who used the name for his twin daughter, sister of…
Shardonnay is a feminine name that emerged as a creative variation of Chardonnay, the renowned wine grape variety. This contemporary name reflects the late 20th century trend of names inspired by…
Chardonney is a feminine name inspired by the popular white wine grape variety Chardonnay. The name represents a modern trend of drawing inspiration from nature, luxury items, and desirable…
English
"blind"
Sisley may look like a modern coinage, building on the fashionable -ley ending, but it's actually a medieval English variant of Cicely or Cecily, which in turn is a variation of Cecilia. Also found…
Shardonay appears to be a creative variant spelling of Chardonnay, which derives from the name of a green-skinned grape variety used in wine production. The name Chardonnay itself comes from a…
