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Diminutive of Mary or Margaret, Hebrew, Egyptian, Greek
"drop of the sea or bitter or pearl"
Mamie is back. Having finally shorn her Mamie Eisenhower bangs, this insouciant and adorable nickname name is perfect if you want a zestier way to honor a beloved aunt Mary. Meryl Streep's actress…
Variation of Lauren, Laura, or Lorraine
"from Laurentum; bay laurel; from Lorraine"
Derived from either the Laura/Lauren/Laurence family, ultimately from the Latin laurus meaning "bay laurel", or a variation of Lorraine and Lorena, names associated with the French province of…
Combination of Rose and Elle
Most contemporary parents would probably opt for the more streamlined Elle.
English word, Old English
"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
One of the most usable of the pleasant, newly adopted nature/water names (like Lake and Ocean), especially in middle position. It's gentle, slightly whimsical, but grounded by its similarity to May…
Kadi is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. It appears in African cultures, particularly in West Africa, where it can be a variant of Kadiatou or Khadija. In Estonian and Finnish cultures,…
Loyce is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Lois, which derives from Greek meaning 'better' or 'more desirable.' It may also be connected to the name Louise in some cases. The…
Scottish from Norse
"elf victory"
Ailsa is a traditional Scottish name for girls related to a rocky island in the Firth of Clyde called Ailsa Craig. It might make an interesting alternative to the outdated Ashley or overly popular…
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…
