Modern girls

Kamaria

Swahili

"moonlight"

Lush and unusual.

Sharlet

Sharlet is a diminutive form of Charlotte, which itself derives from the masculine name Charles, meaning "free man" or "strong" from Germanic origins. Sharlet emerged as a spelling variant in…

Melia

Greek mythology name, diminutive of Amelia, or Hawaiian

"ash tree; honey; work; plumeria"

This is a rich, melodic shortening of the popular girls' name Amelia that can stand on its own. There are several figures in Greek myth named Melia, most notably a daughter of Oceanus. The Meliae are…

Jessabel

Jessabel is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Jezebel, blending elements of Jessica and Isabel. While the biblical Jezebel has negative connotations, Jessabel has emerged as a…

Madelena

Madelena is a graceful feminine name representing a variation of Magdalena, ultimately derived from Magdala, an ancient place name meaning "tower" in Aramaic. This name connects to the biblical…

Kaylin

American variation of Kayla

Kaylin is a variation of Kayla and Katelyn that had several years of chart climbing before reaching a peak of Number 372 in 2009. Cailin and Kailyn are two other spellings.

Tamsin

English, contracted form of Thomasina

"twin"

Tamsin is an offbeat name occasionally heard in Britain and just waiting to be discovered here. U.K. actress Tamsin Greig is a star of the show Episodes , Tamsin Olivier is the daughter of Joan…

Bronte

Greek

"thunder"

This lovely surname of the three novel-writing sisters, now used as a baby name, makes a fitting tribute for lovers of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights . While the original name took an umlaut over…

Kaite

Kaite is a distinctive variation of the classic name Kate, which itself is traditionally a diminutive of Katherine or Catherine. While maintaining similar pronunciation to Kate, the altered spelling…

Eleri

Welsh

"greatly bitter"

Striking name of a legendary princess and a Welsh river that feels both moody and modern. It is currently popular in Wales.

Taja

Arabic

"to mention, to name"

Soft, sultry resonance.

Aabbee

Aabbee is an extremely unusual feminine name that appears to be a creative phonetic spelling of 'Abby' or 'Abbey,' traditional nicknames for Abigail. The distinctive double-letter pattern creates a…

Abigale

Abigale is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Abigail, which derives from the Hebrew name 'Avigayil,' meaning 'father's joy' or 'source of joy.' This beautiful alternative spelling…

Makalie

Makalie is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Michaela or Makala. It likely shares roots with Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' in Hebrew, though with its…

Arcadie

Arcadie is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from Arcadia, the mountainous region in Greece that was considered an idyllic pastoral paradise in ancient mythology. The name evokes images of…

Emlyn

Variation of Emmeline or Emmalyn, or from Welsh

"rival; round the valley"

As a girl name, Emlyn is likely to be a contracted form of Emmeline or Emmalyn, appealing to those who like drop the middle sound of the aforementioned names, and want something concise, stripped…

Emmalee

English variation of Emily or combination of Emma + Lee

"rival; universal + meadow"

Is it a smoosh of Emma and Lee or a spelling variation of Emily? With Em- names so popular, it's no surprise to see Emmalee in use, but there are other Em- and -lee names that might feel less…

Katelin

Katelin is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant spelling of Caitlin, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín (pronounced 'Kathleen'). The original Irish name derives…

Aizia

Aizia is a feminine name of uncertain origins, though it may be a creative variation of names like Asia, Aisha, or Aziza. The name has a distinctly modern feel with its unique spelling and melodic…