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Neena
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…
Abbigail
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.
Anastasie
Anastasie is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection.' It's the French form of Anastasia, a name with deep historical and religious significance in Orthodox…
Jeaneva
Jeaneva is a feminine name that appears to be a creative blend of Jean and Geneva, or possibly a variant of Genevieve. With French and English influences, this uncommon name carries a delicate,…
Bryanna
Variation of Brianna, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
A confusing-looking name — is it BRY-anna or BREE-anna? There are other feminine variants of Bryan/Brian which look less made up, such as Brianna and Breanna. We recommend looking into those choices…
Cristen
Variation of Kristen
Kind of a Kristen/Christine compromise name that makes less of either choice.
Klara
German, Russian, Polish, Scandinavian variation of Clara
"light"
German, Slavic and Scandinavian form of Clara, which is a Top 100 girl name in multiple European countries, including Austria, Croatia, Iceland and Poland. While Clara is fashionable in the US, the…
Shyanne
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.
Daven
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…
Agyness
Invented variation of Agnes, Greek
"pure, virginal"
When British beauty Laura Hollin morphed into supermodel Agyness Deyn, she created a name few others would want to adopt.
Jacque
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…
Karren
Karren is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Karen, which derives from the Danish form of Katherine. Katherine itself comes from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning…
Hilarie
Hilarie is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Hillary or Hilary, which derive from the Latin name Hilarius, meaning "cheerful" or "happy." This spelling variation with an -ie ending gives…
Esmay
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.
Bayleigh
Spelling variation of Bailey
Needlessly confusing; stick with Bailey.
Hayli
Hayli is a modern variant spelling of Hayley, a name with English origins derived from a surname meaning 'hay clearing' or 'hay meadow'. This contemporary spelling emerged during the late 20th…
Niele
Niele is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Lithuanian mythology, where Niele (or Nyola) was associated with the underworld. Alternatively, it could be related to…
Cydney
Variation of Sydney, English from French
"Saint Denis"
Unnecessary complication.
Riese
Riese is a masculine name of German origin, derived from the word 'riese' meaning 'giant' or 'enormous one.' It embodies strength, power, and an impressive presence. The name can also be connected to…
Malloree
Malloree is a variant spelling of Mallory, a name with Norman French origins derived from the Old French 'maloret,' meaning 'unfortunate' or 'unlucky.' Despite its somewhat inauspicious meaning, the…