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English diminutive of Rebecca, Hebrew
"servant of God"
Down to earth and versatile, Becky is a popular diminutive of the classic Biblical name, Rebecca. In the US, it was most popular as a stand alone name back in the 60s, while in the UK, it remained in…
German and Norwegian variation of Christina
"a Christian"
A crystalline name that retains its loveliness far past its prime. Its biggest downside: Eternal confusion over spelling and pronunciation. Kristen? Kirsten? It can be so confusing that many parents…
Spelling variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
This is the spelling that old-time film star Katharine Hepburn used, and it's still favored by fans wanting to reference her classic strength and beauty. But in general, it's losing ground to…
English variation of Candace, Latin
"white, pure, sincere"
Candice is the spelling of this ancient name used by actress Candice Bergen. Candice is a form of Candace, an ancient title of a dynasty of Ethiopian queens mentioned in the New Testament. A few…
Italian and Spanish combination of Maria and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
A name made famous by Marisas Berenson and Tomei, never became as saturated as its cousin Melissa, so still a feasible choice. Marisa is one of those Spanish and Italian names for girls that sounds…
Latin
"lucky"
A lacy, lucky name very popular in the Hispanic community a decade ago, less so now.
French variation of Jane
Has lost all trace of its French accent.
English surname
"Cyneburga's meadow"
Kimberley is a town in South Africa associated with diamonds and with wealth and luxury in general. It was name for Lord Kimberley, whose surname derived from an English place name. Used for boys in…
Diminutive of Susan and Suzanne, English, French
"lily"
An energetic, charmingly retro nickname, Suzy and all her sisters are off their fashion peak but will rise again around the middle of this century. The Z forms, Suzy and Suzie, are usually short for…
Kellie is a feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Kelly' which means 'warrior' or 'bright-headed.' It emerged as a standalone first name in the mid-20th century, gaining…
Janell is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Jane, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' This melodic name gained popularity in the United States…
Kelli is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Kelly. With Irish roots, it derives from the surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ceallach' (which means 'bright-headed' or…
Janay is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in American naming patterns during the 1970s and gained more popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. It appears to be a creative variant built on the…
Alexandrea is a feminine name representing an elaborate variant of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' This particular…
Jordin is a contemporary feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Jordan. Originally a place name referring to the Jordan River in the Middle East, it evolved into a surname before becoming…
Irish
"first"
Kady, though it has an authentic Irish meaning, may also be a variation of Katy short form of Kadence, or combination of initials K. and D. Though Kady is more distinctive, everyone will just hear it…
French variation of Jean
"God is gracious"
Together with the more common (in France) Jeannine spelling, this feminine form of Jean was most popular in the 1930s in its home country, and in the 1960s in the US. It's fallen off the Top 1000…
Camile is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Camille, which derives from the Latin name 'Camillus.' It has French origins and traditionally refers to a young ceremonial attendant.…
Thia is a short, feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names like Cynthia, Anthea, or Dorothea. Alternatively, it could derive from the Greek 'theia,' meaning…
Tamyra is a feminine name with possible Arabic or Hebrew origins. It may derive from 'tamr' meaning 'date palm' or 'dates' in Arabic, symbolizing sweetness and prosperity. Alternatively, some sources…
