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Diminutive of Susanna; Polish variation of Jane, Hebrew
"lily or pledged to God"
A feminine multicultural nickname name perfectly able to stand on its own, Zanna might technically relate to either Susanna or Jane, making it a flexible honor name for an ancestral Susan or Jane or…
Literary name, meaning unknown
Better hold off and hope for a daughter so you can name her Anais.
Ane is a feminine name of Nordic origin, particularly common in Denmark and Norway. It is a variation of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' In Scandinavian…
English
"grace"
Ayn is a nonconformist name associated with controversial Russian-born writer and philosopher Ayn Rand, (born Alisa) author of The Fountainhead , who adopted it when she moved to the US in 1926.
Hebrew, Japanese
"to select; rose"
Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.
Feminine variation of Barry
"spear"
The kind of cutesy female spin not popular since Barry was big for boys, several decades ago. Consider Bara instead.
Invented nickname
Up-and-coming actress Beanie Feldstein is attracting attention toward her unusual — but rather cute — nickname. She was born Elizabeth Greer Feldstein but nicknamed "Elizabeanie" by her childhood…
Celtic
"crib, wicker basket"
Like Minnie and Winnie, eccentric enough to appeal to the iconoclastic parent.
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
The archetypal diminutive, in every sense of the word. Bitsy enjoyed some use as a nickname in the era when children were named after family members and then called by a cute pet name: Chip, Skip,…
An English diminutive of Isabel or Elizabeth that works best with a longer form on the birth certificate.
Diminutive of Miriam
A hum of a name occasionally heard. Madame Mim was a villain in Disney's "The Sword in the Stone."
English, diminutive of Nancy
Bobbsey Twins-era nickname name that could find new life via Nan, heroine of The Nanny Diaries. Nan was also the nickname of Annabel St George, the protagonist of Edith Wharton's novel "The…
Nann is a feminine name with roots as a diminutive form of 'Ann' or 'Nancy.' Of English origin, it represents an affectionate nickname that eventually developed into a given name in its own right.…
Nanou is a delicate feminine name with French origins, often used as a nickname for names like Anne, Nanette, or Éleanor in French-speaking regions. This charming diminutive has taken on life as a…
Nena is a charming feminine name with Spanish and Italian origins. It traditionally serves as a term of endearment meaning 'little girl' or 'baby' in Spanish. The name gained international…
Hebrew
"candle, light"
Because of its meaning, this is a symbolic name given to girls born on Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.
Ninna is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Denmark, it functions as a diminutive of names ending with '-nina' or as a variant…
French
Sweet and charming French nickname for Anne, à la Manon for Marie.
Chinese
"support, comfort"
This name can be used for either girls or boys and is a great international choice.
