Updated October 2026
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Irish Gaelic
"beautiful, radiant"
Aoife, pronounced EE-fa, is derived from the Irish word aoibh , meaning "beauty." Aoife was borne by several different heroines of ancient Irish legend. In one tale, she was the fiercest woman…
Variation of Ace, Latin
"one, unity"
Variations and elaborations of Ace have been popping up all over the place — Ayce recently broke the Top 2000.
Amiracle is a contemporary feminine name that emerged from English-speaking countries, particularly in American naming trends. As its spelling suggests, it combines the prefix 'a' with 'miracle',…
Scottish and Irish, Brazilian
"oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"
Adair has flair, the grace of a Fred Astaire, and a daring, spirited vibe. It's usually considered a Scottish surname, derived from the name Edgar, though other possibilities are that it derives from…
Nigerian, Yoruban
"the victor"
An easily assimilated African name, a novel twist on Johnny.
Place-name from Papago Indian
"little springs"
We usually think of place-names as a modern invention, but in fact Arizona ranked on the US Top 1000 from its inception in 1880 until 1911, when it vanished below the surface. It peaked at Number 510…
Variation of Amariah, Hebrew
"God has said"
Amaris is unisex name with a Musketeer-esque feel to it: gentle and poetic, but cool and adventurous too. A variation of the Biblical name Amariah, it is given to five times as many girls than boys,…
Compound name, Anna + Leigh
"grace + fern clearing"
Annaleigh is a feminine name combining the classic Anna (from Hebrew, meaning 'grace' or 'favor') with the suffix -leigh, a variation of Lee meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' This blend creates a…
Hindi
"strong, brave"
A strong and handsome Indian boy name with a fitting meaning, Aveer derives from the Sanskrit virah and Hindi veer , meaning "brave, valiant, daring, heroic". Other forms of the name include Vir,…
Hebrew
"God is exalted"
Unisex name from the Old Testament, which is very in-keeping with current naming trends for girls.
Short form of Gabrielle
Sometimes, a new name is created by lopping off the first letter or letters. Such is the case with Abrielle, which feels like Gabrielle without its shirt.
Similar to Malaysia, except completely invented.
Short form of Adelita, Spanish variation of Adelheid, German
"noble"
Alita is a girls' name threatening to break into the Top 1000. There are many possible sources of this name, but the most plausible is that it's a short form for the popular Spanish name Adelita, a…
"lion, stern"
Not one of the five hundred names of Muhammad, but that of his uncle.
Adaleigh is a modern feminine name that blends traditional elements with contemporary styling. It combines the Germanic name element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility' with the popular suffix…
Latin
"adored"
A name that would lavish your child with adoration, a princess name--as in Princess Adora of She-Ra: Princess of Power .
Greek mythology name
"advising like a man"
One of the stellar unique baby names from mythology, Andromeda was the beautiful daughter of Cassiopeia who, like her mother, literally became a star--the constellation that bears her name.The…
Variation of Audrey
"noble strength"
Audrina is a name that owes its fame to overnight reality TV sensation Audrina Partridge, one of the original cast of the MTV reality series The Hills .
Sinhalese, Bosnian
"valuable; hard work, labor"
Lilting and pretty, but with plenty of substance, Amila is a name that works easily in different cultures. Similar in sound to international favorites, Amelia and Mila, it feels familiar but with a…
Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, Gaelic
"one strength"
Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form…