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Diminutive of Ashley, English
"ash tree"
Ash is a gender-neutral choice that calls to mind the '80s favorite: Ashley. But view it as a nature name -- as in the tree, not the charred bit of soot in the fireplace -- and it makes a cool choice…
Mea is a concise feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hawaiian, it means 'reddish' or can refer to a type of banana plant, while in Māori it translates to 'thing' or 'item.' In…
Greek mythology name
"foam or born from the sea"
The name of the Greek goddess of love has rarely descended to mortal use, though the Roman equivalent Venus, thanks to tennis star Williams, now seems completely possible. But with the new fashion…
English from Latin
"when the sun stands still"
Solstice graduated from word to official first name when author Lionel Shriver used it for a character in her novel Big Brother . But of course, there were people named Solstice before: 16 baby girls…
Janel is a feminine name generally considered a variation of Jane or Janet, with French influences. Derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Janel emerged as a…
Anglicized variation of Hungarian Sari, variation of Sarah
"princess"
This once-cool nickname-y name now belongs to the grandma generation.
Literary name or variation of Zoe, Greek
"life"
Readers who remember J. D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey have probably forgotten that the character was male (nee Zachary). Nowadays the somewhat loopy spin on Zoe is associated with actress Zooey…
Dita is a feminine name with multicultural origins and appeal. In various contexts, it serves as a diminutive of names like Judita (Czech version of Judith), Edita, or Afrodita (Greek goddess…
Ginni is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive or variant of Virginia, Genevieve, or Jennifer. It can also be a standalone name with roots in multiple cultures. In Indian contexts, it may be…
Myrta is a feminine name with classical roots, derived from the Greek word 'myrtos' meaning 'myrtle tree.' In ancient Greece and Rome, myrtle was sacred to the goddess Venus (Aphrodite) and…
