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RoddyThlayli
By RoddyThlayli
Updated Mon Sep 26 2022
  1. Mia

    • Origin:

      Italian word name or Scandinavian short form of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "mine or bitter"

    • Description:

      Mia is an appealingly unfussy multicultural name that has enjoyed a meteoric rise up the charts and is now firmly among the ten top girl names. Mia has surpassed its mother name Maria as the Number 1 girls' name starting with M.
  2. Eva

    • Origin:

      Latin form of Eve, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      Eva is a simple, classic Hebrew name for girls that recently slipped out of the US Top 100 for the first time in more than a decade. Pronounced either like her more popular sister Ava or less popular sister Eve, Eva is one of the elite group of girl names that mean life.
  3. Pia

    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Pius or diminutive of Olympia, Latin, Greek, Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "pious; from Mount Olympus; beloved"

    • Description:

      Soft, light, and international, Pia is familiar across Europe, South America, and Asia. Usually considered a feminine form of the Latin Pius — lending it a surprisingly serious and spiritual air — it may also be used as a short form of elegant Olympia or as a derivative of the Sanskrit priya meaning "beloved".
  4. Fia

    • Origin:

      Irish, Portuguese, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "wild, weaver"

    • Description:

      Fia may be most notable at this moment as the Anglicized version of the Irish Fiadh, one of the fastest-rising names in the Republic of Ireland. The meaning of Fia or Fiadh is sometimes given as "deer" but that's in the sense of a wild deer, as the name relates to the ancient word for wild.
  5. Lia

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names ending in -lia or Italian, Portuguese and Greek variation of Leah

    • Meaning:

      "weary"

    • Description:

      Short, sweet, and clear, Lia is used throughout Europe, across America, and in some areas of Asia and Africa, making it a truly international and versatile choice.
  6. May

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret and Mary; month name

    • Description:

      May is a sweet old-fashioned name that hasn't been on the national charts in several decades, but is definitely sounding fresh and springlike. Parents are beginning to see it once more as one of the prettiest middle name options. May was as high on the list as Number 57 in the 1880s; it's now 228 on Nameberry.
  7. Sam

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Samuel

    • Meaning:

      "told by God"

    • Description:

      Sam has long been used on its own for boys, as accepted standing by itself as it is as a short form of Samuel. Straightforward and down-to-earth, Sam is the name of the son of the co-stars of The Americans, Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys. Sam is one of the most popular names that start with S in the Western world, ranking higher in several European countries than it does in the US, where it's trended downward since the 19th century, though it's always been in the Top 1000.
  8. Trey

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "three"

    • Description:

      Originally a nickname for a third-generation son, as in Thurman Thackeray III, Trey is now being given to others, and it has also expanded to Treynor and Treyton.
  9. Shay

    • Origin:

      Irish, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "stately, gift"

    • Description:

      A variant spelling of either Irish Shea or Hebrew Shai, Shay feels at once vintage and modern.
  10. Zia

    • Origin:

      Short form of Luzia or Terézia, Hungarian, Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "light; harvest"

    • Description:

      A short and zippy name that would blend right in with but also stand out among a group of girls named Mia, Gia, Lia and Tia. It is a multicultural choice, used in Hungary as a short from of Terézia, or sometimes Ambrozia, and as a Romansh and Portuguese nickname for Luzia or similar.
  11. Tia

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names ending -tia

    • Description:

      A short, bright name which originates as a short form of names including Tiana, and Tatiana. Not as popular as Mia – a plus if you're seeking a short and pretty but less common name. In Spanish and Portuguese tía/tia is a word meaning "aunt". In Haida culture in indigenous Canada, Tia is a goddess of peaceful death.
  12. Frey

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "lord, exalted one"

    • Description:

      Frey is the handsome Norse fertility god, a worthy namesake. Frey remains rare in the US even as the similar Freya picks up in popularity.
  13. Reva

    • Origin:

      Hindi river name; Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "rain"

    • Description:

      Refers to one of the seven sacred rivers of India.
  14. Ray

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Rachel or Raymond; word name

    • Description:

      Most female Rays used to spell their names Rae, but now the Ray Charles, ray-of-sunshine way is cool for both genders.
  15. Bay

    • Origin:

      English word, Old English

    • Meaning:

      "an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"

    • Description:

      One of the most usable of the pleasant, newly adopted nature/water names (like Lake and Ocean), especially in middle position. It's gentle, slightly whimsical, but grounded by its similarity to May or Rae.
  16. Diva

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "goddess"

    • Description:

      Once unique to the Zappa family, now you can have your own little prima donna.
  17. Kia

    • Origin:

      African

    • Meaning:

      "season's beginning"

    • Description:

      Kia is a sweet, simple name that is now, unfortunately, associated with a Korean car label. Better today: Nia, Thea, or Keira.
  18. Kay

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Kay, a cigarette-smoking, nightclubbing name of the 1930's, could be ready for a comeback along with cousins May/Mae and Ray/Rae.
  19. Day

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "day"

    • Description:

      A bright and optimistic middle name choice.
  20. Tod

    • Description:

      Tod is a masculine name of German and English origin, meaning 'death' in German or functioning as a short form of the names Theodore ('gift of God') or Todhunter. Despite its somewhat grim German meaning, the name has enjoyed moderate popularity in English-speaking countries. Tod peaked in usage during the mid-20th century but has since declined. The name carries a strong, concise quality with its three-letter simplicity. Famous bearers include American actor Tod Andrews and baseball player Tod Sloan, which helped establish it as a recognizable yet uncommon choice. Tod's brevity gives it a straightforward, no-nonsense character.

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