By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Mccarey is an uncommon feminine given name with Irish and Scottish Gaelic origins. Derived from the surname McCarey or McCary, which itself comes from the Gaelic 'Mac Fhearadhaigh,' meaning 'son of…
English
"moor, meadow clearing"
Fresh choice in the vein of Carly and Harley.
Vercy is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Latin "veritas" (truth) or as a variant of Mercy or Percy. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality in an era of more…
Greek
"immortal"
This adorable name of the young daughter on "Big Love" might be thought of as a variation of Tansy, an obscure flower name whose star may rise on the heels of such current favorites as Lily and Daisy.
Chicky is an informal feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname rather than a traditional given name. It likely evolved as an affectionate form derived from 'chick,' a casual term for a…
Irish
"the little hero"
Friendly-sounding name with big "Sweeney Todd" downside.
Delaunay is a refined French surname that has transitioned into occasional use as a feminine given name. Derived from the Old French 'de l'aunay,' meaning 'from the alder grove,' it carries an…
Dufy is a feminine name that likely derives from several possible origins. It may be inspired by the French painter Raoul Dufy, making it an artistic reference name. Alternatively, it could be a…
Chey is a concise, modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a nickname for longer names like Cheyenne, Chelsea, or Cheryl, or stand independently as a given name. In…
Cheyney is a feminine name derived from an Old French surname meaning 'oak grove' or 'oak forest,' ultimately from Latin 'quercinus' (relating to oak trees). Originally a place name and surname, it…
"near the stony meadow"
Perfect example of how your perception of a name can change when you apply it to the opposite gender: when used for a girl, Stanley suddenly becomes an attractive, upper-crusty name ala Ansley or…
Diminutive of Florence
"flourishing, prosperous"
All but unheard of today, Floy was a popular Florence nickname used on its own in a century ago: it was Number 448 in 1914. Charles Dickens uses Floy as a pet name for the character Florence Dombey…
Diminutive of Lavinia and Melvina, Latin, Celtic
"from Lavinium; chieftan"
Viney (and Viny) is an antiquated nickname for names with the "vin" component, such as Lavinia and Melvina.
Pinkey is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It likely developed as a nickname referring to the color pink or the smallest finger before eventually becoming used as a given…
Chesny is a feminine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, evolving from English surnames that referred to locations where cheese was made or stored. The name combines 'ches' (from Old English 'cese'…
Dicy is a feminine name with historical American roots, particularly in the Southern United States. It likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Eurydice or Candice, or possibly as a…
Variation of Tiny or diminutive of names that end in -tine
An antique nickname we're unlikely to see again. Tiney was used as a given name for small baby girls, as well as a nickname for names such as Christine and Ernestine.
Lucindy is a diminutive variant of Lucinda, which itself derives from the Spanish and Latin name Lucia, meaning "light." This feminine name carries a distinctly Southern American charm and was…
Vicy is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Victoria, which means 'victory' in Latin. This short, sweet variation maintains the spirited essence of its parent…
English word name
"fairy"
Fairy's reputation as a slur directed at gay men takes it off the table as a baby name option. Go with Pixie or Faye instead.
