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Jewel
Word name
Just like Flora is for botanicals, Jewel is the generic gemstone name, not used much since the early twentieth century, when it was seen as a symbol of how precious a daughter could be. The French…
Joan
English feminine variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
Joan was the perfect name choice for one of the leading characters on Mad Men , being a quintessential girls' name of the period. A Top 10 name in the 30s, a Top 50 name from the 40s through the…
Josefin
Josefin is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, particularly popular in Sweden, serving as a Nordic variation of Josephine. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning 'God…
Journie
Spelling variation of Journey, English word name
"passage from one place to another"
This spelling gives a nickname feel to a modern word name. The Journee and Journey spellings are both within the U.S. Top 300. But Journie ranks behind her wayfaring sisters with a little under 200…
Jovi
Variation of Jove
"father of the sky"
Joining Lennon and Bowie in the realm of gender-neutral, classic rock-inspired names that feel fashionable today is Jovi — as in Bon Jovi. Jovi is a variation of the Latin Jove — another name for the…
Juno
Latin
"queen of the heavens; young"
Juno is an ancient name that feels as fresh as if it had been minted, well, not yesterday, but in 2007. Since the release of the popular indie film Juno , this lively but strong Roman goddess name…
Kaatje
Kaatje is a charming Dutch feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Katherine or Katrina. Originating in the Netherlands, the name carries the same meaning as its root forms: "pure" or…
Kamora
Variation of Kimora or Kamara, Malagasy
"chameleon"
Kamora may be a variation of Kamara, a Malagasy name from Madagascar with an unexpected animal meaning. Alternatively, it might be an invented name, inspired by the similar Kimora or Amora - in which…
Kantuta
Quechua
"flower"
Kantuta is the Quechua name for the national flower of both Bolivia and Peru, which is known for flowering around Christmas time. With its vivid green foliage and extremely bright red bell-shaped…
Karma
Hindi, Sanskrit "destiny, spiritual force; deed, fate"
"destiny, spiritual force; deed, fate"
Some parents are hoping to bestow good karma on their children with this name, derived from the Sanskrit word for "fate". Associated with the Hindu and Buddhist belief that someone's actions in this…
Kasey
English variation of Casey, Irish
"brave in battle"
Kasey was a modestly popular choice among Millennial babies, particularly girls.
Kaycee
English variation of Casey, Irish
"brave in battle"
This spelling variation of unisex Casey leans farther to the girls' side. Kaycee ranked in the US Top 1000 in the late 80s and 90s, but has fallen out of favor now.
Kinsleigh
English, spelling variation of Kinsley
"king's meadow"
Like Ashley before it, on-trend Kinsley has been followed by a range of spelling variants. Derived from an Old English place name, Kinsleigh is a modern American choice, meaning "the king’s meadow"…
Kinzley
Kinzley is a modern feminine name that emerged in American naming culture during the early 2000s. Created as part of the trend toward distinctive '-ley' ending names, it appears to be a creative…
Kyndall
Spelling variation of Kendall
As with many popular names these days, Kendall has inspired several spelling variations, many of them popular in their own right. While Kyndall fell off the Top 1000 in 2015, supermodel and reality…
Legaci
Variation of Legacy, English word name
As Legacy heats up for girls, new variations are being put into play — chief among them is Legaci.
Liekki
Finnish
"flame"
A rare Finnish word name with a fiery meaning.
Lindsay
English surname
"marshlands of Lincolnshire"
In the early eighties, Lindsay, in tandem with Courtney, approached the Top 10. Lindsey is one of the few truly unisex names (rather than being a name that has changed genders). Over time the ey…
Lorraine
French
"from the province of Lorraine"
Sweet Lorraine might just be old enough to be ripe for reconsideration. This French place name has moved in and out of fashion in the few hundred years it's been used as a girls' first name, somewhat…
Lucida
Latin
"lucid, clear"
Pretty, delicate and crystal clear, with the readymade nickname of Lucy.