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Indira
Sanskrit
"beauty"
A striking and feminine possibility associated with a modern hero — long-time Indian prime minister, Indira Gandhi. It is also a significant choice within Hinduism, as it is used as an alternative…
Robyn
Spelling variation of Robin
Spelling variations rise and fall with the fortunes of the name they're based on, and so it is with Robyn, which ranked as high as the Top 200 from the late 1960s through the early 80s, but has…
Amarli
African, Swahili; Hebrew
"occupation, activity; my work"
This multi-cultural name has a pleasant, delicate sound. Variations include Amali and Amalya,both of which mean industrious.
Abrya
Abrya is a feminine name with modern origins, likely developed as a creative variation of names like Aubrey or Abrielle. It may also be influenced by the Hebrew name Abra, meaning 'mother of many.'…
Mysha
Mysha is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Arabic traditions, it means 'walking with a proud, swinging gait' or 'like a lioness,' suggesting confidence and grace. The name also appears…
Merrigan
Irish surname, related to the sea
A merry surname cousin of Kerrigan, could make a lively choice for a happy little girl.
Paxten
Paxten is a contemporary feminine name with a modern, gender-neutral quality. It appears to be a variation of Paxton, which originated as an English surname meaning 'peace town' or 'Pæcc's…
Aja
Spelling variation of Aya or Hindi
"goat"
Sounds like and is often confused with Asia, though it has an air of retro cool via the seminal Steely Dan album. Or, pronounced eye-ah, it can be an alternate spelling of the international favorite…
Kamala
Hindi, Hawaiian
"lotus or pale red; or, a garden"
A multicultural name that manages to sound soft and strong at the same time, Kamala is also another name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. Vice President Kamala Harris, who describes her own name's…
Kanya
Hindi
"virgin"
Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies .
Talila
Hebrew
"covering of dew"
Talila is a pretty and novel name, somewhere between Talia and Tallulah.
Geneva
Swiss place-name or French
"juniper tree"
Unlike its somewhat formal Swiss city namesake, this is a lively and appealing place-name that also has a real history as a female name. Geneva was a relatively popular American name at one time: it…
Effia
Akan
"born on Friday"
One of the many gorgeous names originally used for children born on a specific day of the week, popular in West African culture. Effia is Akan in origin — the Akan people originate in southern Ghana…
Skya
Skya is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of 'Sky' or 'Skye,' referencing the heavens and conveying a sense of limitlessness and freedom. The name…
Nori
Japanese, English short form or Eleanor, Leonora, Nora, Honora, or North, form of Nor or Nuri, Arabic, Turkish
"ceremonial rites, doctrine, seaweed; unknown, honor, north; my light"
Nori is one of those names with several origins that would have no trouble assimilating into a variety of cultures. It might also be associated with the dried seaweed used to wrap sushi or with the…
Amica
Latin
"female friend"
Amica is a word meaning girlfriend that is not often used as a name in Italy, but it would sound pretty and name-like elsewhere.
Lova
Diminutive of Lovisa, Swedish
"renowned warrior"
Lova, a Louise relative virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top girl names in Sweden .
Azenor
Breton form of Elinor or Helen
"light"
One way to spin grandma Helen or Ellen's name off the beaten track. The legendary Azenor was a tragic 6th century Breton princess who was mother to a saint. This personage also may be known as Senara.
Rhiain
Rhiain is a feminine name of Welsh origin, derived from 'rhiain' meaning 'maiden' or 'lady' in Welsh. It was traditionally used as a poetic term for a noble young woman in medieval Welsh literature.…
Rhica
Rhica is a feminine name with uncommon usage and obscure origins. It may be a variant spelling of Rica, which comes from various language roots including Spanish, Portuguese, and Germanic sources…