By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Kai, Hawaiian
"sea"
The name of Kylie Jenner's new fashion brand, Khy, could be the next hit spelling variation of Kai. The multicultural mini name has spawned many alternatives, including Kye, Ky, and Khai — introduced…
English place name
The name of a port town in Maine, named after the birthplace of one of its founders Alexander Shapleigh, of Kittery Court, Devon, England.
Arletty is a feminine name that gained recognition through the French actress and singer Arletty (born Léonie Bathiat), who became famous in the 1930s and 40s. The name appears to be a diminutive or…
Invented name
"incubator"
The name Kyubey was created for the primary villain of the anime series Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica . It was derived from the word "incubator," which relates to the character's lack of a personal soul…
Aricelly is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation or elaboration of names like Araceli or Aricela. It likely shares origins with Araceli, which has Spanish and Latin roots meaning…
Variation of Lake, English nature name
"lake"
A potential nickname for Lake, or in professional surfer Lakey Peterson's case, Laura Louise.
Spelling variation of Laramie
Laramie is a Western place-name with French origins that is growing in use for both genders-- it's currently two to one in favor of the female side-- the Laramy spelling is rarely used. There were…
Icelandic, Norse
"leafy island, island with foliage; the leafy one"
In Norse Mythology, Laufey is the mother of Loki, whose name comes from lauf meaning "leaf" or "foliage" and ey which functions as either a feminine suffix, or as an element meaning "island". While…
English diminutive of Aminta and Araminta, Greek
"defender"
Minty isn't a fresh word name — it's an old-fashioned nickname for Araminta, the romantic smoosh name coined by playwright William Congreve in 1693.
Old Norse
"new game"
Araby is a feminine name with Arabic and literary connections. Rather than being a traditional Arabic name, it derives from 'Arabia' or serves as a poetic reference to Arab lands. The name gained…
Nety is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a diminutive of Annette or Antoinette, a variant spelling of Nettie, or derived from the ancient Egyptian name Neti,…
Word name
"treating a serious issue without due respect"
A light-hearted, almost anti-virtue name, associated with not taking serious issues seriously. Six girls were called Levity back in 2022.
Toney as a feminine name is an unusual variant of Toni or Antonia, ultimately derived from the Latin Antonius, a Roman family name of uncertain Etruscan origins. While more commonly recognized as a…
Tony as a feminine name represents an interesting dimension of naming practices, as it's more commonly recognized as a masculine nickname for Anthony. For girls, Tony typically functions as a…
English word name
"antiquity"
Your daughter will like this better at twenty than she will at fifty.
Annsly is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of the more traditional Ansley or Ainsley. Originally a surname of English origin meaning 'one's own meadow' or 'hermitage…
Ansly is a feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Ansley or Ainsley. These names originated as English surnames derived from Old English elements meaning 'one's own meadow' or…
Irish and Manx
"the son of Giolla Dhomhnaigh"
The Gaelic name Giolla Dhomhnagh ("servant of Donagh") turned into the patronymic Mac Giolla Dhomhnagh, which was whispered down the alley until it became MacGillowney, and eventually Looney.…
English surname
"love joy"
Lovejoy's use as a surname follows that as a nickname. In Medieval times, when many people shared names, nicknames were relied upon to distinguish individuals. Many of these nicknames later became…
