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Jacquenette
Jacquenette is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as an elaborate diminutive form of Jacqueline, which itself is the feminine version of Jacques (the French form of James). The name…
Angelanette
Angelanette is a feminine compound name combining 'Angela' with the diminutive suffix '-nette.' Angela derives from the Greek 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel,' while the '-nette' ending adds…
Antanette
Antanette is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Antoinette, the French feminine diminutive of Antoine (Anthony). The name ultimately derives from the Roman family name Antonius…
Antonette
Antonette is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Antonius, functioning as a diminutive form of Antonia. This elegant name emerged as a French variant, offering a more elaborate and ornate…
Etienette
Etienette is a delicate feminine French name, functioning as the female form of Etienne (the French equivalent of Stephen). It ultimately derives from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or…
Anjanette
Anjanette is a feminine given name with French origins, derived from the name 'Ange' meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.' The name carries a sense of grace and heavenly beauty with the diminutive '-ette'…
Antwahnette
Antwahnette appears to be a feminine elaboration of the name Antwahn, which itself is a phonetic variant spelling of Antoine or Antwan. The root name Antoine derives from the Roman family name…
Coronette
Coronette is an ornate feminine name derived from 'corona,' the Latin word for 'crown' or 'garland,' with the diminutive suffix '-ette' adding a delicate, feminine touch. This elaborate name evokes…
Ginette
Ginette is a feminine name of French origin, serving as a diminutive form of Geneviève or Virginia. The name carries an elegant, delicate quality with its French flair and '-ette' suffix that…
Minnionette
Minnionette is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as an elaboration of "minion," meaning a favored or beloved person, with the French diminutive suffix "-ette" added to create a more…
Jacee
Jacee is a feminine name that emerged as a modern creation, typically considered a phonetic spelling of the initials 'J.C.' or a variant of names like Jaycee or Jacey. With American origins, this…
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Seana
Irish Gaelic
"god is gracious"
More streamlined – and more authentic – than Shawna.
Velvet
English word name
"a fabric characterized by a short soft dense warp pile"
Velvet is a name that couldn't possibly be softer or more luxuriant. Many people have fond memories of it via the character of Velvet Brown, played by the young Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet ,…
India
Place name, from the River Indus
Euphonious and long stylish in England, India was one of the fastest-rising names on the 2013 list, after jumping 240 spots back into the Top 1000. Gorgeous as it may be, the usage of India as a name…
Ellery
English
"island with elder trees; descendant of Hilary; cheerful, happy"
In the past few years Ellery has gone from middle-aged male detective -- from old school fictional hero Ellery Queen -- to a plausible girls' name, a la Hillary. Ellery is one of the golden names…
Echo
Greek mythology name
"echo or sound"
Echo, the pretty, resonant name of a legendary nymph, was the heroine of Joss Whedon's sci-fi series Dollhouse . Nick Hexum, of the band 311, named his daughter Echo Love. In the Greek myth, Echo was…
Xandi
Xandi is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or variant of Alexandra or Cassandra. With its distinctive 'X' beginning, it carries a contemporary, dynamic feel while maintaining a…
Solstice
English from Latin
"when the sun stands still"
Solstice graduated from word to official first name when author Lionel Shriver used it for a character in her novel Big Brother . But of course, there were people named Solstice before: 16 baby girls…
Eira
Welsh
"snow"
This Welsh nature name that can be pronounced exactly like the male Ira. Or, to avoid confusion, you could just name her Snow.