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Sherryl is a feminine name that developed as a variant spelling of Cheryl, which originated as an Anglicized form of the French name Cherie, meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved.' The distinctive spelling…
Shannelle is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant of names like Chanel or Shannon. It likely emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought more distinctive versions of popular…
Diminutive of Sarah, Sydney, or Siegfriede
"princess; Saint Denis; victorious peace"
A surname-y feeling diminutive name that had its (quiet) moment back in the 1920s and 30s, Sydell even made the Top 1000 in 1929 when 55 girls were given the name. It is likely derived from Sarah…
French
"epiphany"
Typhaine (sometimes spelled Tiphaine) is an extremely rare girls name used occasionally in France, Switzerland and Jersey. The name derives from the Greek root words for epiphany. Typhaine might be…
"smooth, shiny"
Satine, the name of the Nicole Kidman character in Moulin Rouge, , is, by definition satiny smooth. Jacinda Barrett named her daughter Satine Anais.
"season"
A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.
Samuelle is a feminine name that represents a French feminine variation of Samuel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'heard by God' or 'name of God.' The added 'le' ending feminizes the traditionally…
French form of Sabrina, British river name
Sabrina is the Latin name for the Severn, Britain's longest river. Drop the final syllable and you get a streamlined, French-esque name that's just as elegant, but without the Teenage Witch…
French, feminine variation of Severus; Latin
"stern"
This long-popular name in France sounds fresh, elegant and unusual here. Severine is the name of the most recent gorgeous James Bond Girl in the film Skyfall . Students of film history will associate…
Simonette is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive or elaboration of Simone, the feminine form of Simon. It has French influences, with the charming '-ette' suffix adding a touch of delicacy…
French feminine variation of Sixtus
"sixth-born"
While Sixtine is a name with ancient roots that's popular in modern-day France, it's hard to imagine it gaining hold in English-speaking lands, given its similarity to the number sixteen and its…
Trinette is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Trinity or Katrina. This elegant name combines the melodic quality of French naming traditions with a distinctly…
Latin
"one in the shadow"
Pretty French sound, but there might be a lot of "umbrella" cracks.
"star, leading actor"
Translating to "star", but used to refer to the leading female artist in a cabaret show, for French speakers, this would be like naming your child "Showgirl". Alternatively however, it could be a…
