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English diminutive of Rebecca, Hebrew
"servant of God"
Down to earth and versatile, Becky is a popular diminutive of the classic Biblical name, Rebecca. In the US, it was most popular as a stand alone name back in the 60s, while in the UK, it remained in…
Diminutive of Victoria
"victory"
This once vivacious midcentury nickname is rarely used for modern babies.
Feminine variation of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God"
Onetime superstar name (Number 4 in the seventies) that's now in steep decline. Today's feminine is more likely to be some form of Michaela...or Makayla.
Japanese
"bell or beautiful"
A sweet and simple Japanese name with several possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
Kimia is a feminine name with Persian origins, where it means 'alchemy' or 'chemistry.' In Persian culture, the concept of kimia relates to transformation and the ancient pursuit of turning base…
Gaelic
"ancient"
Has a sharp investigative quality that's not a bad thing to impart to a child.
Phil is a masculine name primarily used as a familiar short form of Philip or Phillip, though it occasionally stands as an independent given name. Derived from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover…
Diminutive of Charles
So far out it's almost ready to be let back in.
Hebrew, short form of Abigail
"my father rejoices"
Gail was a mid-twentieth century favorite, which has been far surpassed by its original form, Abigail and nickname Abby. Spelling variations include Gale and Gayle, the latter represented by TV…
Breton and French
"light"
This beautiful Breton saint's name peaked at #127 in France in 2006. It's still in the Top 500 there today, but remains almost unknown outside of France.
Norm is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a familiar shortening of Norman. Derived from the Old French 'Normand,' referring to Northmen or Vikings who settled in…
Chinese
"even, peaceful"
Notably the pseudonym used by Mulan in the Disney film Mulan .
Aramaic
"fig tree"
Idra is one of the less obvious botanical names. In ancient times, a fig tree was a symbol of learning, peace, and prosperity.
French, feminine variation of Severus; Latin
"stern"
This long-popular name in France sounds fresh, elegant and unusual here. Severine is the name of the most recent gorgeous James Bond Girl in the film Skyfall . Students of film history will associate…
