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Nisha
Sanskrit
"night"
Simple but sophisticated, Nisha is a pretty Sanskrit choice that hit the popularity charts in England in the late 1990s. The meaning "night" adds a slightly mystical element to name and it is a…
Perdition
Ranae
Ranae is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Renée, the French feminine form of René, meaning "reborn" or "born again." Alternatively, it could be connected to the…
Riannon
Riannon is a feminine name with Celtic origins, likely derived from Rhiannon, a figure in Welsh mythology associated with horses and birds. In the Mabinogion, Rhiannon was a beautiful, magical woman…
Roberta
Feminine variation of Robert, English from German
"bright fame"
Roberta has been one of the most successful feminization names, up at #64 in 1936. It's a name that's found all over children's lit, often nicknamed Bobbie or Robbie, though Bertie is another…
Rona
Scottish spelling variation of Rhona; Norwegian; Hebrew
"might; song"
Rona ranked in the US Top 1000 in the mid-20th century but holds new meaning in the 2020s. "Rona" has become slang for coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, which gives the name a dark and somber…
Roshelle
Roshelle is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Rochelle, which derives from the French place name La Rochelle, meaning 'little rock.' The spelling with 'sh' instead of 'ch' gives the…
Sabra
Hebrew
"prickly pear"
Term for a native-born Israeli, first brought to notice in Edna Ferber's 1929 novel Cimarron. Prickly pear has been interpreted to mean tough on the outside, soft and sweet within.
Serafina
Italian and Spanish variation of Seraphina
"ardent"
Serafina is a name so lovely it's worthy of an angel. But the more stylish spelling today is Seraphina.
Shaelee
Shaelee is a feminine name with a modern feel, likely derived as a creative spelling of Shaylee or a combination of elements like 'Shae' (a variant of Shay, meaning 'hawk-like' or 'gift') and the…
Shalin
Shalin is a versatile name used for girls in various cultures, though it can also be unisex in some contexts. With Indian origins, it derives from Sanskrit where it means 'modest,' 'dignified,' or…
Sharla
Sharla is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a feminine variant of Charles, ultimately derived from Germanic roots meaning 'free man,' or it could be an Americanized form of…
Sheila
Irish variation of Cecilia
"blind"
Sheila peaked in popularity from the 1930s to the 1960s (she reached Number 49 in 1965), along with Maureen and Colleen; parents today would probably go back to the original Cecilia or forward to…
SaJatah
Tatiana
Russian, from Latin family name Tatius, meaning unknown
Classic yet spritely, Tatiana has long been familiar and popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, though it wasn't until the 80s that it caught on in the English-speaking world. With short forms Tiana,…
Tennille
Toni Tennille was one half of the musical group Captain & Tennille, which produced a number of huge hits in the 1970s, including "Love Will Keep Us Together."
Twyla
English
"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"
Mystical and intriguing, this vintage name has an unexpectedly modern feel. Conjuring up imagery of glowing evening light, Twyla could appeal as as alternative to Lila, as a nature-inspired option,…