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Diminutive of Sandra or Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Nickname name in the era of Grease . Sandy fits well in the era of boyish nicknames for girls - a la Scottie and Stevie - or as an alternative to the rapidly rising Goldie. While it peaked in 1960,…
Greek
"ocean"
If you're a lover of the beach and sea, and want a name that relates to the largest body of water, there are several variations you could consider. Oceana is the female form of Oceanus, the god of…
English combination of Mary and Lynn
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + lake"
Variant of Marilyn
English, combination of Mary and Bella
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"
Frilly but undeniably beautiful. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…
Saydee is a contemporary feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a modern variant spelling of Sadie, which originated as a diminutive of Sarah (meaning 'princess' in Hebrew). The…
Australian Aboriginal
"butterfly"
In the Noongar language of Western Australia, Bindi means butterfly. Bindi is usually seen as a girls' name, as seen in Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Steve Irwin.
English, combination of Mary and Lou
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Truncated form of Marylouise. As two separate words, Mary Lou has popped up a number of times, as the title, for example, of two early feature films. There's also a Nickelodeon actress named Mary Lou…
Seleste is an elegant feminine name, representing an alternative spelling of Celeste. Derived from the Latin word 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky,' it carries connotations of divinity…
English
"son of the king"
Royce is a grandpa name with an upscale link to Rolls Royce, and a surprising rise for girls since the early noughties. Rebel Wilson has a daughter named Royce Lillian.
Diminutive of Bambina, Italian
"child; baby girl"
Although Disney's cute deer was a male, Bambi has always been used for girls. It first appeared on the charts in 1943, the year after the Disney movie was released. Bambi featured in the Top 1000…
Rozalie is a Polish and Czech spelling variant of Rosalie, a feminine name derived from Latin "rosa" meaning "rose." This Eastern European version maintains the floral association while offering a…
Roxi is a playful, modern feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Roxanne or Roxana. These parent names derive from the Persian name 'Roshanak,' meaning 'dawn' or 'little star.' Roxi…
Saydie is a modern spelling variation of Sadie, which originated as a diminutive form of Sarah. The name Sarah comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'princess.' This creative spelling with a 'y' gives…
Indian mythological name; Hebrew, Swahili
"scarlet, marvelous"
It would be easy to dismiss this girlish name as invented fluff, but it has roots in several cultures with evocative meanings and references. Shani refers to the "scarlet thread" or theme of a story.…
Feminine form of Shadi, Arabic
"singer"
A tuneful Arabic name, Shadia is a variant of Shadi, with the musical meaning of "singer". With an appealing international sound, it may also be spelled as Shadya and Shadiah, while the Turkish form…
English from Latin
"heavenly"
The shimmery Celeste has been solidly in the Top 1000 for as long as data has been recorded. The dainty variation Celesta certainly feels useable as well. Other intriguing variations include Celestia…
Desaray is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Desiree, which comes from the French 'désirée' meaning 'desired' or 'longed for.' This alternative spelling…
