Name Groups

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.

Can't help thinking of a donkey.

Cameron is still more popular as a boy's name than a girls and this simple, snappy short form works well for either sex.

Clia could be seen as a variation of Clea (probably another invented literary name), or the creation of L. Frank Baum for a mermaid Princess character in one of his Oz books. Offers a similar choice to Cleo vs Clio.

A bright and optimistic middle name choice.

A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Keva is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Hebrew, it derives from the name Akiva, meaning 'to protect' or 'shelter.' It also has Gaelic roots, where it can be a variant of Caoimhe, meaning 'gentle,' 'beautiful,' or 'precious.' In Slavic languages, Keva may be a diminutive form of names containing the element 'kev.' The name has remained relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality. Keva has a contemporary sound with a melodic two-syllable rhythm, making it appealing to parents seeking a short but meaningful name with cross-cultural significance.

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

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.

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.

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.

Soft name in the Mia-Nia-Tia family, Pia is heard in both European and Hindi languages.