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Russian
"fiery"
Russian form of Seraphim
Dutch diminutive of Willem or William
"resolute protection"
Short but spirited, Pim is in the Top 200 in The Netherlands, though it is little-known elsewhere. A diminutive of Willem (or William), it possibly emerged via its rhyme with alternative, more direct…
Diminutive of Miriam
A hum of a name occasionally heard. Madame Mim was a villain in Disney's "The Sword in the Stone."
Nigerian place name
The rural Imo State in southeast Nigeria is named after the Imo River, which runs through it. An obscure but intriguing possibility as a first name.
Celtic
"maiden"
Diminutive of Imogen, rarely given as a standalone even in the UK, where Imogen is a Top 50 pick. 2023 however saw a slight spike in usage, when Immy was chosen for twelve girls — more than double…
Zannie is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a diminutive of Alexandra or Susannah, or derived from the Italian Gianni (a form of John). In Southern states, it has…
Zorie is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek name 'Zoe,' meaning 'life,' or could be a variation of 'Zora,' which has Slavic roots meaning 'dawn'…
Cambie is a unique feminine name with a modern feel. It likely derives from the Old French word 'cambier' meaning 'to change' or could be a variant of Campbell, a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked…
Chessie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Francesca, Chelsea, or Chester, though it has evolved to stand independently. The name carries a playful, cheerful quality with its soft…
Short form of Cressida, Greek
"gold"
Derived from the Shakespearean Cressida, or perhaps from Crescentia or Lucrezia, Cressie is a sweet but unexpected nickname-name, reminiscent of Essie, Josie, Jessie, Cassie, and Lettie. For some,…
Eppie is a feminine name traditionally used as a diminutive of Euphemia, a Greek name meaning 'well-spoken' or 'words of good omen.' It gained literary recognition through George Eliot's novel 'Silas…
Hazie is a feminine name with a dreamy, atmospheric quality. Likely derived from or related to the word "haze," it evokes images of soft, misty light or gentle morning fog. The name may also function…
Diminutive of Virginia, Latin
"virginal, pure"
Virginia is a hundred years past its peak of the 1920s, but according to Nameberry's own Hundred Year Rule, that means it's due for a comeback. Indeed, Virginia's long downward slide leveled off and…
Vennie is a feminine name that likely emerged as a nickname or diminutive form of names like Lavender, Venus, or Lavenia. It may also be a variant of Vinnie, which itself is often a nickname for…
Ursie is a diminutive feminine name that typically serves as an affectionate nickname for Ursula, which derives from the Latin 'ursa' meaning 'bear.' This endearing shortened form transforms the…
Theonie is a rare feminine name with Greek origins, derived from words meaning "divine" or "godly." It may be considered a variation of Theone or related to Theona, names sharing the Greek root…
Taddie is a rare feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Thaddeus or Tadea. It may also be a nickname for Tad or a feminine variation of Taddy. The name has a playful,…
Possible variation of Esme
"esteemed, beloved"
The rise of the the various Isabel names may give a boost to this variation, which has a sunny, springtime feel. Although this name has been around since the thirteenth century, its origins remain…
Benay is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Benita (Spanish for 'blessed') or a feminine form of Benjamin (Hebrew for 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the…
Bijay is a masculine name primarily used in Nepal, India, and throughout South Asian communities. It derives from the Sanskrit 'Vijaya,' meaning 'victory,' 'triumph,' or 'conquest.' The spelling…
