By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English surname
"from Apperley"
Made famous by Gossip Girl character Epperly Lawrence, Dan and Blair's boss at W Magazine.
Betheney is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Bethany, which originates from a biblical place name referring to a village near Jerusalem. The name carries deep historical…
English combination of Ethel + Mary
"noble + drop of the sea, bitter, beloved"
A unique and vintage-feeling combo name, borne by silent child film star Ethelmary Oakland.
Bethanny is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Bethany, which comes from the Biblical place name for a village near Jerusalem. The original Hebrew meaning translates to 'house of…
Bessey is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Bess. With English origins dating back to medieval times, it carries the same rich heritage as its parent name, which…
Scottish surname
"wood man"
Faraday is a whimsical Scottish surname that works equally well as a first name for girls or boys.
Diminutive of Fintan, Irish
"white fire, white bull"
This perky Irish nickname originated as a short form of Fintan, an ancient saint's name. The most notable bearer today is actress Finty Williams (born Tara Cressida Frances), daughter of Dame Judi…
English
"glowing insect"
French
"faith"
Foy is a medieval French name, or sometimes nickname, meaning "faith". Highly unusual now as a first name, it's most familiar to contemporary English speakers as the last name of British actress…
Berrty is an unusual feminine name that appears to be a creative variant spelling, possibly deriving from names like Bertie, Berta, or Berry. Its origins are somewhat obscure, likely representing a…
Benay is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Benita (Spanish for 'blessed') or a feminine form of Benjamin (Hebrew for 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the…
Binny is a charming feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of feminine names like Robina, Sabine, or Biblical names like Bina. In Hebrew, it means 'understanding' or 'wisdom,'…
Irish and English diminutive of Bridget
"strength or exalted one"
A once very common Irish diminutive of Bridget that has unfortunately been associated since the 18th century with a pejorative slang term for an old or fussy woman.
Diminutive of Giuseppina, Italian
"Jehovah increases"
Giusy is to Giuseppina as Josie is to Josephine. Giusy rhymes with "woozy," not "juicy."
"pock-marked, scarred"
This English surname was originally a nickname for someone with a pock-marked face. It's a less-than-ideal meaning, but Greeley's upbeat sound and modern unisex style keep it on our lists.
Turkish
"flower moon; rose moon"
Familiar in Turkey and popular in Azerbaijan, this name has the appealing meaning "flower moon" or "rose moon". Aygül is an alternative form.
Günay is a Turkish name of both Turkic and Persian origins, meaning 'moon-like' or 'related to the moon'. The name combines 'gün' (day, sun) with 'ay' (moon), symbolizing celestial beauty and…
Beckey is a feminine name primarily considered a variant spelling of Becky, which itself is a diminutive of Rebecca. The name Rebecca derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie,' often…
Diminutive of Harriet, English
"estate ruler"
Rarely given as a full name for baby girls, but occasionally used as a nickname for names such as Harriet and Henrietta.
"one who lives near the heath"
Before there was esteemed actress Anne Hathaway, there was Anne Hathaway, wife of Shakespeare — the former being named after the latter. Either Anne Hathaway would be appropriate to honor with this…
