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Raphaela
Hebrew, feminine variation of Raphael
"God has healed"
A euphonious and lovely name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image, Raphaela is, like Gabriella and Isabella, beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream.
Rilla
German
"small brook"
Rilla dropped out of the US Top 1000 in 1915, but it's starting to feel like an intriguing possibility again in this age of short, sweet, a-ending names for girls. It is traditionally a short form…
Sammy
Hebrew
"god has heard"
Short for Samantha or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.
Sammie
Sammie is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive nickname for Samantha or Samuel, though it now often stands as an independent given name. With Hebrew roots meaning 'name of God' or…
Sam
Diminutive of Samantha
"told by God"
Sam as a name standing on its own was given to only 18 girls in 2021, versus over 400 boys. But as a short form it's appealing and down-to-earth for both sexes, and heard far more often: There were…
Sophy
Sophy is a charming feminine name with deep historical roots, functioning as a diminutive of Sophia, which means "wisdom" in Greek. This shorter variant has appeared throughout European history,…
Sofie
German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Czech variation of Sophie or Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
A streamlined spelling of Sophie, popular in several European nations, including Norway, Czechia, Denmark, and The Netherlands. While English speakers may say this as SO-fee, it may also be said as…
Stephenie
Stephenie is a feminine variant spelling of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This particular spelling variation gained significant attention in…
Steph
Steph is primarily used as a feminine name, functioning as a shortened form of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos meaning "crown" or "garland." This concise nickname has grown to…
Steffi
Steffi is a charming diminutive of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This friendly, approachable nickname has gained independent usage as a given name,…
Steffanie
Steffanie represents a variant spelling of Stephanie, derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This feminine name carries the same noble heritage as its more common…
Stefania
Italian, Polish, and Greek feminine form of Stephen
"crown, wreath"
A feminine form of Stephen, with a touch more flair than Stephanie. Popular in Romania, Poland, and Moldova, familiar in Italy, England and Wales, and Czechia, diminutives include the Greek Fani and…
Savanna
Variation of Savannah
Savanna has lost ground in recent years. It remains eclipsed by its more traditionally spelled cousin Savannah.
Sabina
Latin
"Sabine"
Sabina is a sleek but neglected name with the same spirited, stylish feel of Sabrina, Serena, and Selena. It ranked towards the latter end of the US charts in the early 20th century while a more…
Sabine
French, German, and Dutch form of Sabina, Latin
"Sabine"
A concise choice with a hint of chic, Sabine is the French, Dutch, and German form of the Latin Sabina. While it has never charted in the US, Sabine saw a slight increase in use in recent data, with…
Satine
French
"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.
Shannon
Irish
"old and wise"
Irish place-name -- it's a river, a town, and an airport -- once popular but now supplanted by such newer immigrants as Saoirse and Seanan.
Sharon
Hebrew
"a plain"
This Old Testament place name was in the Top 10 fifty years ago, but now Sharon, along with sound-alike Karen, have fallen out of favor.
Susan
English diminutive of Susannah, Hebrew
"lily"
Although Susan had her heyday from the thirties to the sixties, and is now common among moms and new grandmas, and though most modern parents would prefer Susanna/Susannah, we have spotted some…
Susie
Diminutive of Susan, Hebrew
"lily"
In the 1950s and 60s, Susie was the name every little girl wanted for her very own. Susie, which might be short for Susan or Susannah, might be off its fashion peak but it's still cute and perky.