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Spelling variation of Abigail, Hebrew
"my father is joyful"
A fast-rising variation of Abigail that was shooting up the popularity charts a few years ago, but whose star is now falling now that Abigail is not quite as hot as she once was.
Spelling variation of Faye, English
"fairy"
Now that Faye is back on the Top 1000 after a decades-long absence, its spelling variations are being revived as well. Fae was given to nearly as many baby girls last year as Fay and may be…
Daven is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Damhan (pronounced DAV-awn), meaning 'little stag,' or possibly a variant of Davin, a…
Scottish variation of Graham
"gravelly homestead"
An interesting vowel combination lightens up Graham.
Latvian or English variation of Alice
About 60 girls were named Alise in the US last year, making it an uncommon but not truly rare name. While it's pretty and intriguing as a spin on the very popular Alice, it's pronounced more like…
Variation of Cheyenne
"people of a different language"
Shy Anne? The original place-name spelling Cheyenne is preferable to this phonetic and slyly jokey spelling in every way.
English variation of Esme, French
"esteemed, beloved"
As the French Esme becomes more popular, it will inevitably spawn spelling variations. This one, like Zoey or Layla, clarifies pronunciation, so while we prefer the original, that's not a bad thing.
Scottish place-name
Islay is the name of a Hebridian island famous for its whisky. Don't be fooled by the "y" at the end - this name is pronounced exactly like the more well-known Isla.
Germanic
"fatherland; wealth, fortune"
Though it has never charted in the United States, this frilly name has the elements some brave, modern namers might find attractive—namely, the initial O and the -ia suffix. St. Odile of Alsace, also…
Marjory is a feminine name derived from the medieval French form of Margaret, which comes from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This charming variation gained popularity in the…
Jacque is a masculine name that serves as a French variant of Jacob, ultimately derived from Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' While Jacques (with the 's') is the standard…
Shon is a masculine name that functions as a variant spelling of Sean, Shaun, or Shawn. All these forms ultimately derive from the Irish name John, meaning 'God is gracious.' This shorter,…
Neena is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hindi, it relates to "Nina" meaning "pretty eyes" or can represent the name of the goddess Durga. In Spanish contexts, it may derive from…
Variation of Sydney, English from French
"Saint Denis"
Unnecessary complication.
Flynt is a masculine name of English origin, representing a variant spelling of Flint. The name refers to the hard, sedimentary rock that produces sparks when struck against steel, symbolizing…
Linsey is a feminine name that originated as a Scottish surname derived from the place name Lindsey, referring to 'Lincoln marsh' or 'island of linden trees.' As a given name, it gained popularity in…
Daymen is a masculine name with modern origins, likely a variation of Damian or Damon, or possibly a combination of 'day' with 'men.' The name has a contemporary feel with its distinctive spelling…
See TEAL.
Courtene is an unusual feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Courtney, which originated as an aristocratic Norman-French surname meaning "domain of Curtenus" or "short nose."…
Aftynn is a modern feminine variant spelling of Autumn, the season name that became popular as a given name in the late 20th century. While Autumn refers to the fall season and derives from the Latin…
