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Kerstin is a feminine Scandinavian name, particularly popular in Sweden, serving as the Nordic form of Christina. Derived from Christian roots, it ultimately means 'follower of Christ.' Introduced to…
Old English short form of Jean or Janet
"God is gracious"
It feels like a slenderized modern version, but Jennet actually has deep roots. Could this plucky name rescue Janet and Jenny from their datedness?
Alikee is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of Alice or Alicia. With its distinctive spelling, Alikee offers a modern twist on these classic names while maintaining…
Romanian version of Latin Julia
"youthful"
This spelling makes Julia worldly and distinctive. It is popular in Romania and Moldova, and might also be considered the Hawaiian form too, though Kulia is often used instead.
Diminutive of Ursula
"little bear"
Ursula, while beautiful, still carries a whiff of the Disney sea witch. Perhaps Ursuline smells a bit sweeter?
Armenian form of Isabel, a form of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
The dashing Zabel -- or its Frenchified variation Zabelle -- was the name of a 13th century ruling queen of Armenia. In this modern era ruled again by the name Isabella and Isabel, Zabel provides a…
Estrid is a feminine name with ancient Norse origins that carries a sense of Nordic strength and heritage. Historically used in Viking-age Scandinavia, the name combines the elements 'ás' referring…
Punic via Latin
"sheltered by Ba'al"
The original Sophonisba was a Carthaginian noblewoman who was alive at the time of the Second Punic War, who became a legend for drinking lethal poison rather than be humiliated by Carthage's Roman…
English
"a female who has one or both parents in common with another"
Sister is an old-timey nickname-name for girls, ranking in the Top 1000 as a proper name for girls until the beginning of the 20th century. But more often, Sister was used as a nickname in the truest…
Jaylinn is a modern feminine name that combines the popular 'Jay' prefix with the trendy '-lynn' suffix. This contemporary creation emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the…
Rhodie is a feminine name with roots in Greek language, derived from 'rhodon' meaning 'rose.' It can be considered a diminutive form of Rhodes or Rhoda. The name evokes imagery of the beautiful…
Greek, English
"plant eaten by fawns"
A beautiful plant and a rare botanical name probably deriving from Greek. Could make a novel honor middle for an ancestral Helen.
Variation of Siobhan, Irish
Variant (mis)spelling of Siobhan.
African place-name
Abyssinia is the ancient name of the Ethiopian Empire, no longer found on any map but with a possible future as a melodic girls' name in the ever-expanding place-name category. Among African names…
Word name, English from Greek
"eccentricity"
The definition of quirky.
Aishellyn is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration combining elements of names like Aisha or Ashlyn with decorative suffixes. The name has a contemporary, invented quality…
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…
Irish
"to know"
That er sound -- as in Myrna, Myrtle, and Bernice -- sounds terminally dated.
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 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'…
