Jenna's List

Alex

Diminutive of Alexandra or Alexis

"defending men"

One of the most evenly divided unisex names these days; strong and energetic, if overused, for both genders.

Ally

Spelling variation of Allie

This spelling variation of the popular girls' nickname ranks behind the more traditional form—Allie (Number 255). This spelling could be hurt by the word name ally, which bears a different…

Nicky

Nicky is a feminine name that functions as both a nickname and a standalone given name. It traditionally serves as a diminutive for Nicole (feminine) or Nicholas (masculine), though when used for…

Angelique

French diminutive of Angela

"angelic"

Angelique was the fastest-rising girl name of 2021, influenced by French-Mexican actress Angelique Boyer, who starred in the telenovela Imperio de mentiras ( Empire of Lies ). After a long run of…