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Short form of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Marge used to be as common as Maggie or Megan, ranking on its own in the girls' Top 1000 from 1900 until right after World War II, when so many Old School names fell off the list in favor of a new…
French
"violet-colored"
Mauve is an offbeat color name whose soft and sentimental Victorian spirit is conveyed by the name. One of the newer color names like Blue, Gray and Plum that are increasingly being used as novel…
Norse, variation of Margaret
This is a Scandinavian variant of Margaret, and is pronounced MEH-teh or MET, rhyming with jet.
Diminutive of Maureen, Irish variation of Mary, Hebrew
"bitter"
Mo is a punchy, unisex nickname with endless versatility, from Maureen to Morgan to the British favorite Imogen. Its simplicity and charm make it a modern pick for parents embracing minimalist names…
Diminutive of Natalie or Natalia, French or Russian
"birthday of the Lord"
Nat, a sharp and versatile nickname, comes from classics like Natalie, Natalia, and Natasha. With its boyish edge, it fits right in with the rising trend of short, unisex names for girls. Nat Cook is…
Irish
"cloud"
An Irish classic for boys that has a streamlined, surnamey, unisex appeal in this spelling.
Egyptian
"divine mother"
One of the more unusual mythology names for girls , Neith is the name of the Egyptian goddess of home and femininity.
Color name
The singer known as Pink (born Alecia) brought this hue onto the name-possibility palette, especially as a middle choice. Could Pink be the next Blue?
Dutch
"of the sun god"
Pleun is a unisex Dutch name deriving from Apollonius or Apollonia, although now it ranks far higher for girls in its native land than the original form. In 2024, it ranked in the Top 140 in The…
Short form of Rose, Rosemary, Rowena, Rory et al
Ro is a casual short form that doesn't usually appear on the birth certificate on its own. But it makes a friendly nickname for any girls' name starting with Ro-.
Seann appears as a feminine variation of Sean, though it traditionally functions as an alternative spelling of the masculine name Sean, derived from the Irish name John, meaning 'God is gracious.'…
Soulle is an uncommon feminine name that may have multiple origins. It could be a variant spelling of 'Soul,' reflecting spiritual or emotional depth, or potentially derived from French influences…
Stelle is a delicate feminine name with celestial origins, derived from the Latin 'stella' meaning 'star.' This elegant variation maintains the poetic imagery of its root while offering a more…
English
"swan"
Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan…
Short form of Sydney, French
"Saint-Denis"
Sydney may be by far the more popular spelling of this name for girls, but it's also predominantly female. Over 1200 baby girls were named Sydney in 2021 vs. 37 baby boys. Contrast that with Sidney,…
Diminutive of Natasha
"born on Christmas Day"
Tish for the twenty-first century.
English, diminutive of Taylor
"tailor"
Tay is occasionally used on its own, or as a nickname for the now fading Taylor.
Tiff is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive form of Tiffany. Originating from the Greek word 'theophania' meaning 'manifestation of God,' Tiffany became…
Diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
In the Divergent series, Tris was used as a short form of Beatrice, but it could also be given as a nickname for names like Tristan, Patricia, or Demetris.
Trude is a feminine name with Germanic origins, primarily used in Germany, Austria, and Scandinavian countries. It emerged as a shortened form of names containing the element 'trud' or 'trut,' which…
