Iambic Girl Names

Alvine

Alvine is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' It shares roots with the masculine name Alvin but has developed its own distinct feminine…

Axelle

French feminine form of Axel

"father of peace"

Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.

Aviv

Aviv is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'spring' or 'renewal.' In Israel, Tel Aviv literally means 'hill of spring,' and Aviv is also the name of the spring month in the Hebrew calendar when…

Altin

Turkish

"gold"

Also written as Altın, this name has a grounded yet glowing air to it, thanks to its golden meaning. While it is predominantly used in Albania as a masculine name, in Turkey, Greece, and Iran, it may…

Aurore

Aurore is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'dawn.' It's the French form of Aurora, the Roman goddess of the morning. The name evokes images of daybreak, new beginnings, and golden light. In…

Carlene

English feminization of Carl or Charles, German, French

"free man"

A handful of baby girls are still named Carlene every year, but today other feminizations of Charles or Carl, from Carly to Charlotte, are much more popular.

Carine

Carine is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a variation of Karina or as a feminine form of Carus, a Latin name meaning "dear" or "beloved." In French-speaking regions, particularly…

Athene

Athene is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, where Athena was the goddess of wisdom, courage, strategic warfare, and crafts. This variant spelling offers a slightly softer pronunciation…

Carlette

Carlette is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Carla or Caroline, which ultimately derive from the Germanic male name Karl, meaning "free man" or "strong." The addition of the…

Cecette

Diminutive of Cecilla

"blind"

A pretty, Frenchified nickname of Cecilia that would work well on its own, perhaps as a reference to an aunt Cece.

Cecile

French feminine form of Cecil

"blind"

Cecile is a fairly common French saint's name, scattered throughout classic French literature--in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, in Balzac's Cousin Pons, and Zola's Germinal. Cecile, Cecily and Cecilia…

Aline

Variation of Adeline or Aileen

Aline may have originated as a short form of Adeline in the Middle Ages, but it may also be a variation of the Irish Aileen or Scottish Eileen. Aline dropped off the Top 1000 in the 1950s. Fewer than…

Afreen

Afreen is a feminine name of Arabic and Persian origin meaning 'praise,' 'blessing,' or 'admiration.' Widely used across Muslim communities in South Asia, the Middle East, and among Muslim diaspora…

Cerie

Invented name

Cerie -- which may be thought of as a variation of Siri or Cherie or Ceri but in fact is related to none of them -- is the name of Liz Lemon's assistant Cerie Xerox on 30 Rock . The gorgeous Cerie's…

Caprice

French from Italian

"impulsive change of mind; lively music"

Caprice is a word name with an appealing sound and a light-hearted meaning that may well put parents off. While it was given to just 10 girls in a recent year, the name did have a moment back in the…

Chablis

French place- and wine name

Chardonnay's twin sister.

Chanel

French

"dweller near the canal"

Fans of the classic French designer would now more fashionably choose Coco.

Chantal

French

"stone, boulder"

Though associated with a French saint noted for her holiness and strength of character, this name is somewhat dated and it might be better to look to one of the more modern names popular for little…

Charlene

English feminization of Charles, German and French

"free man"

Charlene is a Charlotte variation that, along with similar names like Arlene and Marlene, spiked in popularity in the 1940s and fifties, reaching a high of Number 100 in 1949. Most parents today…

Cantrelle

French

"song"

Vocal name seldom heard, with most elle-ending names these days dropped in favor of the more straightforward Elle and Ella.