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Georgian variation of Tamar, Hebrew
"date palm tree"
Tamar is a feminine Hebrew name, but this variation is used on girls and boys in the US. Tamari is also the name of a Japanese condiment similar to soy sauce.
Variation of Ayman, Arabic
"righteous, right-handed, blessed, lucky"
The original spelling Ayman is much more common around the world, and would likely be considered more fashionable in the US, with its Y.
Germanic, Scandinavian
"lives on a hill; mountain region"
A Norwegian city name, heard much more often as a last name than a first, Bergen may nevertheless appeal as an alternative to Brogan, Keegan, Summit, or Brooks. Strong and rugged, it was given to 8…
Keelin is a name with Irish Gaelic origins, traditionally used for both genders but more commonly for boys in its original context. Derived from 'Caolán' meaning 'slender' or 'thin,' it's sometimes…
Kimoni is a masculine name with diverse cultural roots. It may derive from East African origins, particularly Kenyan or Tanzanian languages, though specific meaning varies by dialect. In some…
Sonni is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Norse tradition, it derives from 'son' meaning 'sun' or 'truth,' while in Hindi it relates to 'gold' or 'golden.' As a diminutive of Sonja…
Diminutive of Nicholas or Nicole
Nicky is a forever-cute short form of Nicholas once used as a full name but now relegated to nickname (no pun intended) status.
Spanish and Italian
"sheep"
Ovidio Crespo is a Cuban musician known mononymously as Ovi. His name is related to Ovid, the English name of Ancient Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso, who wrote the Metamorphoses .
English word name
"happy, joy"
Many virtue names have long been in style or have seen a resurgence in recent years. Happy, however joyous, seems unlikely to join this trend. This could be because it doesn't have a solid history of…
Sanskrit, Latvian
"possessing drops of rain; reed, water witch; estate ruler"
In Hindu tradition, Indra is the warrior god of sky and rain, whose name is often used as element of other names, such as Jaswinder or Rajendra. Its use as a feminine name may come from the Western…
Short form or Martina or Martha or variation of Marto, Latin, Hebrew, Javanese
"warlike; lady; soft-hearted, gentle. refreshing"
A spelling variation of Marty and Martie, this form has the retro charm of Joni, Patti, and Suki, and the contemporary feel of Remi, Romi, and Kaeli. Derived from the more classic Martin/a and…
Variation of Rudy, German
"famous wolf"
Rudy has been heard as a feminine name before — most notably on Rudy Huxtable, the young girl on The Cosby Show . This spelling makes it a bit girlier, although it's occasionally used for boys as…
Mio is a masculine name with diverse origins. In Japanese, it means 'beautiful cherry blossom' or 'beautiful thread,' symbolizing delicacy and strength. In Italian, Mio translates to 'mine' or 'my…
Ifeoluwa is a feminine name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, combining 'ife' meaning 'love' and 'Oluwa' meaning 'God,' creating the beautiful meaning 'God's love' or 'love of God.' This meaningful name…
Arabic and Sanskrit
"hope; ruler"
Indian princely title, more exciting than Prince or Duke, that is also a widely-used name for both genders. In the US, the names Rajah and Raja are uncommon: Ten baby boys were named Rajah last year…
English surname; diminutive of Ashley, Ashton, etc
Although usually spelled without the final 'e', this version commemorates tennis immortal Arthur Ashe. Seth Meyers' son Ashe was given his wife's maiden name.
English
"dweller near the temple"
The old word name Temple has gained some recent notice as a girls' name via admired autistic writer and inventor Dr. Temple Grandin (born Mary Temple), subject of an acclaimed biopic, in which she…
"accept something as true"
One of the spiritual word names that parents started to use in the 2010s.
Gatlyn is a modern masculine name that has emerged in popularity during the early 21st century. With Germanic roots possibly related to names like Gatlin or Gatland, it carries connotations of…
Nahuatl
"blood"
A unisex Nahuatl name with a strong and stylish sound, but a meaning that some might find off-putting.
