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Diminutive of Janet, Jane, Jean, and Jennifer
At the height of the Jennifer craze, many parents were cutting straight to the nickname and putting Jenny on the birth certificate. But now that Jennifer is the mom rather than the daughter, Jenny,…
English compound name, Ashley + Nash
"from the ash tree meadow"
Nashly, for when Oakley feels too popular and Ashley is too out of style, for when Natalie is a bit too traditional and Natasha just isn't right, for when you like Hadley and Presley and Ainsley but…
Variation of Brittany, English
"from Briton"
This abbreviated spelling, which also relates to Whitney, quickly took on a life of its own, thanks to the megafame of Britney Spears, but it's already beginning to burn out.
English
"bright meadow"
Shirley Temple almost single-handedly lifted the gloom of the Great Depression, and in tribute (and perhaps wishing for a similarly curly-headed, dimpled darling of their own), thousands of parents…
Diminutive of Anastasia
A key cheerleader in the nickname game of the 1970s, Stacy is now the mom. Consider Stacia, or the original Anastasia.
Alany is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variation of Alana (feminine form of Alan, meaning 'handsome' or 'cheerful' from Celtic roots) or could relate to the…
English, diminutive of Dorothy
"gift of God"
Sweet and cosy with a touch of sass, this nickname-y choice was a familiar option up until the sixties in the US. Then, for a while, it was a bit of a one-person name, associated with singer Dolly…
Word name
Glory sounds fresh and uplifting and a lot more modern than Gloria (which is definitely feeling the stirrings of a revival, though some might still view it as a terminal Old Lady name). Glory, as in…
English variation of Casey, Irish
"brave in battle"
Kasey was a modestly popular choice among Millennial babies, particularly girls.
Heidy is a feminine name primarily functioning as a variant spelling of Heidi. The original name derives from the German name Adelheid, meaning 'nobility' or 'of noble birth,' with Heidi emerging as…
English diminutive of Cynthia, Greek, or Lucinda, Spanish and Portuguese
"moon goddess, woman from Kynthos; "
Cindy as a name in its own right made it into the Top 20 in 1957 and remained a Top 200 girls' name until the end of the 20th century. Although it's fallen precipitously since then and left the Top…
Estefany is a feminine variant of Stephanie, derived from the Greek name Stephanos meaning "crown" or "garland." This version reflects Hispanic language influences, particularly popular in Latin…
Angely is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, most likely derived from Angela or Angelina, ultimately coming from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' This modern…
Nahomy is a modern variant spelling of Naomi, a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delight.' This alternative spelling, with the added 'h' and 'y' ending, gives the traditional name a…
Latin from Greek
"happy, cheerful"
Hillary is a lovely name that, for the moment at least, is tightly bound to an individual with a strong image: Hillary Clinton. Whatever your feelings about Mrs. Clinton, her fame now dominates the…
Janely is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, most likely a modern blend of Jane and the popular '-ly' suffix, or possibly derived from Janelle or Janelle. The name has a sweet, melodic…
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
This Elizabeth nickname has a decidedly retro feel--think Betsy Ross and the Betsy Wetsy doll-- once seen as a perkier, younger-sounding alternative to Betty. But with Betty on the brink of a…
Emilly is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of the classic Emily. While Emily derives from the Latin 'Aemilia,' meaning 'rival' or 'eager,' Emilly maintains this…
Stephany is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This spelling variation offers a slightly more…
English from Dutch
"burnt wine"
The alcohol-laced member of the Randy-Candy-Mandy sorority of 1970s to 80s nickname names; now pretty much on the wagon.
