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Angeliz is a feminine name that beautifully blends angelic imagery with Hispanic naming traditions. Likely derived as a variation of 'angel' with the Spanish suffix '-iz' creating a distinctive…
Mercedez is a feminine name derived from Spanish origins, representing an alternative spelling of Mercedes. The name comes from 'merced,' meaning 'mercy' or 'grace,' and has religious connotations…
Roz is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of longer names like Rosalind, Rosemary, or Rose. With Hebrew and Latin influences, it connects to the classic flower name Rose, which…
Variation of Yarelis, Spanish from Native American
"water lady"
Rare but beautiful variant of the rising name Yareli, which itself derives from Yara — one of the fastest rising names right now.
Turkish
"moon"
Ayliz is a sweet but sharp Turkish name, likely created as an elaboration of the element ay meaning "moon". It may appeal as an alternative to popular Ayla.
Zannz is an extremely rare feminine name with a contemporary invented quality. With its double 'n' and ending 'z,' the name appears to be a modern creation rather than having historical roots in any…
Cadiz as a feminine name draws inspiration from the ancient Spanish coastal city of Cádiz. This place name has Phoenician origins, as the city was founded as 'Gadir' meaning 'enclosure' or…
Breton variation of Cecilia
This spunky variation of the placid Cecilia might be a winner for those looking for a rare international version of a traditional name.
Welsh variation of Gladys
Although it gives of a somewhat Spanish vibe (a la Beatriz), Gladez is in fact a Welsh variation of the more familiar English name Gladys. That being said, while around 5 girls are named Gladys each…
Short form of Keziah
"cassia tree"
Quirky mini name given by Nia Long to her daughter in 2011. Could be short for Keziah.
Variation of Laís, Portuguese from Greek, meaning unknown
Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie used Laiz as the middle name for their daughter Frances in 2016.
Hungarian variation of Alice, German
"noble"
Alíz is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final Z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but its simplicity makes it a…
Azerbaijani
"moon lady"
An Azerbaijani name, also spelled Aybəniz, from the Turkic element ay , meaning "moon", and the Persian banu , "lady".
Dəniz is a gender-neutral name of Turkish origin meaning 'sea' or 'ocean.' The distinct spelling with the schwa symbol (ə) reflects its authentic Turkish pronunciation, though it may be simplified to…
Spanish
"rival"
A rare spin on the Emily group of names occasionally used in Spanish-speaking communities. It may be based on the medieval French name Emelisse.
Arabic and Urdu
"distinction"
An unusual Arabic name, borne by the British poet and author Imtiaz Dharker.
"cherry"
A pretty and sparky Turkish nature name that is written with a dotted i in its native country (Kiraz), Kiraz entered the US stats for the first time in 2024 when it was given to five girls. It…
Breton variation of Agnes
"lamb."
Kind of a combination of Agnes and Inez, a name rarely heard in the US.
Diminutive of Mazikeen, Mazarine, invented name, French
"harmful spirits; blue"
An unusual nickname for unusual names — Mazikeen, a name invented by Neil Gaiman for his Sandman comics, and Mazarine, a French color name.
Montez is an uncommon feminine name with possible Spanish or French linguistic origins. The name appears to be derived from the surname Montez, which itself comes from the medieval given name 'Monte'…