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Dervla
Anglicized form of Irish Dearbhla or Deirbhile
"daughter of the poet"
Tongue twister of a name common in Ireland in both its Gaelic and its Anglicized forms. American or British parents looking for an Irish name that's still largely unknown in the outside world might…
Payslee
Payslee is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Paisley, which originated as a Scottish surname and place name referring to a town known for its distinctive curved…
Erna
Irish
"to know"
That er sound -- as in Myrna, Myrtle, and Bernice -- sounds terminally dated.
Cherey
Cherey is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Cherie, which comes from French origins meaning 'beloved' or 'darling.' This distinctive spelling maintains the sweet sentiment of…
Jorgina
Jorgina is a feminine name derived from Jorge, the Spanish and Portuguese form of George, which comes from the Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The feminine suffix '-ina'…
Bichette
French
"little doe"
Charming Gallic possibility but with some obvious playground problems.
Varda
Hebrew
"rose, pink"
Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.
Forever
Word name
"always, eternal, continually"
A bold choice, encompassing ideas of eternal love between parents and children, of promises kept, and infinite time, Forever may also have spiritual or religious ties for some. Grounded by its…
Halcyone
Halcyone is a rare feminine name derived from Greek mythology. It refers to Alcyone (sometimes spelled Halcyone), the daughter of Aeolus, god of the winds, who was transformed into a kingfisher bird…
Fainne
Fainne is a beautiful Irish female name with Gaelic origins, pronounced approximately as 'FAW-nyuh' or 'FAN-ya.' The name derives from the Irish word 'fáinne,' meaning 'ring' or 'circle,' symbolizing…
Shardae
Punjabi
"runaway"
Whatever its derivation, best known now in the version used by the jazzy singer, Sade.
Mint
English word name or diminutive of Araminta, English from Greek and Latin
"mint; defender; yielding to prayer"
You may be tempted to scoff at Mint as another wacky celebrity baby name — it was used by Dutch model Romee Strijd for her daughter in 2020 — but it's a far more legitimate choice than many would…
Joina
Joina is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from 'join' in English, suggesting unity or connection, or it could have roots in various African languages where similar…
Hensley
American invented name
With Henley and Kinsley two of the most popular new ley-ending baby names for girls , why not Hensley? We can think of several reasons, but if you like this style of name, Hensley is as attractive as…
Angelanette
Angelanette is a feminine compound name combining 'Angela' with the diminutive suffix '-nette.' Angela derives from the Greek 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel,' while the '-nette' ending adds…
Kaylyn
Variation of Kalin.
Oanez
Breton variation of Agnes
"lamb."
Kind of a combination of Agnes and Inez, a name rarely heard in the US.
Melvina
Celtic
"chieftain"
Melvina ranked in the Top 1000 for over 65 years in the US, coinciding to a large extent with the years its much more popular masculine counterpart Melvin ranked in the Top 100. Today, Melvin is…
Piera
Piera is a feminine name with Italian origins, functioning as the female form of Piero or Pietro, which ultimately derive from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." This elegant name…
England
English place name
"land of the Angles"
Most parents would prefer London for their daughters.