Updated October 2026
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Italian
"crucifix"
A rare name with gravitas and strong spiritual connects, Crocifissa is an Italian name, meaning "crucifix". It was notably borne by a 19th-century saint, Maria Crocifissa Di Rosa, who was known for…
Diminutive of Francesca
"from France; free man"
Reminiscent of Essie, Cherry, and Cassie, Chessy is diminutive of Francesca which is gentler than Frankie but less antique as Franny (or Fanny...). It notably appears in the 1998 move, The Parent…
Word name
"relating to the coast, near the coast"
Sunny, beachy, and cool, Coastal has been quietly used for boys since 2023, but if recent social media announcements and name trends are anything to go by, it could rise (quietly) for girls too.…
Spanish short form of Griselda or feminine form of Celdon
"grey battle; steep-sided valley"
Rare as a given name but used predominantly in Brazil, the Philippines, and Mexico when it is given, Celda is either a short form of Griselda (or Gricelda), a Germanic name with an Medieval feel, or…
English
"pretty coast; lake by the coast; coastline"
Contemporary word name Coast made waves in the US charts for boys in 2025 and the same year saw it double in use for girls. It was only a matter of time then, before it was paired up with -lynn.…
"herd of horses"
Confident and outdoorsy, with a hint of sweetness too, Cavvy is a cowgirl-style word name, used to describe a herd of horses, particularly saddle horse kept on a ranch for working or riding. A rare…
"short clearing; meadow by the court; polite, respectful"
An alternative to Courtney — a favorite of the 70s, 80s, and 90s — Courtley has that same aristocratic air, paired with the on-trend -ley ending. The name could be interpreted as meaning "Curtenus's…