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Ever
English word name
"always, eternally, constantly"
A simple, unusual word name with an evocative meaning, Ever feels similar enough to Eva, Evelyn, and Everly that it shifts easily into name territory. Actor Robert Carradine was ahead of the trends…
Every
English word name
"being each individual or part of a group"
All-inclusive word name.
Evie-may
Evie May combines the charming diminutive Evie with the classic middle name May, creating a sweet, vintage-inspired pairing. Evie, often a nickname for names like Eve, Eva, or Evelyn, has Hebrew…
Levy
Levy as a feminine name represents a fresh, contemporary choice that's gaining attention in recent years. Originally a Jewish surname derived from the Hebrew tribe of Levi, whose members were…
Lively
English word name
"full of life, energy"
Spirited and sassy, Lively could be a feminine leaning counterpart to the trending boy name Wilder. A modern virtue of sorts, it has more energy that Patience, Prudence, and Temperance, and is far…
Lovely
English word name
"exquisitely beautiful"
Word names are often genderless, but Lovely feels particularly feminine (cue Isn't She Lovely? by Stevie Wonder). Chris Brown chose this name for his daughter, born in 2022, which may give the name a…
Marvely
Marvely is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern coinage, possibly derived from the word "marvelous" or constructed as a creative blend of Marvel and the feminine suffix -ly. This…
Mavery
Compound of Maeve and Avery
"she who intoxicates + ruler of elves"
A blend of contemporary favorites, unisex Avery and Irish Maeve, Mavery has a whimsical meaning and melodic sound. Also spelled Maevery, it was given to around 70 girls in a recent year. It could…
Verily
English
"truly"
A quaint and poetic English word meaning "truly", which could easily make the switch to baby name usage, given its similarity to sophisticated vintage names like Verity and Cecily.
Verity
Latin
"truth"
If you love Puritan virtue names and want to move beyond Hope and Faith and Grace, this is a wonderful choice, both for its meaning and its sound. A rare find here, though occasionally heard in…
Viola
Latin
"violet"
Viola has plenty of positive elements going for it: the rhythm of the musical instrument, the association with the flower, the trending 'Vi' beginning and its leading role in Shakespeare's Twelfth…
Waverly
English
"meadow of quivering aspens"
Waverly, with its literary resonance and lilting three-syllable sound, could well become the next generation's successor to Kimberly. Its upper-crusty surname feel places it among the new stylish…
Wimberly
English surname
"One who came from Wimboldsley"
This English surname has a posh, upper-class vibe in line with Wimbledon or Wellington. Wimberley could make a creative honor for a familial Kimberly.
Cady
English, diminutive and surname
Cady is one of those names that sounds popular but is actually rare in this form, given to only a few dozen baby girls in the US last year. Its origins are unclear, and as many possible meanings and…
Heavenly
Word name
Heavenly, the word that's become a name, has been flirting with the bottom of the Top 1000 for a handful of years now. Heaven and cousins like Nevaeh have been well-used so adding the popular -ly…
Gravity
Word name
Spacey. Gravity will probably be too heavy and grave -- sorry -- for most parents. But one possible exception might be big fans of Alfonso Cuaron's 2013 movie Gravity . And astrophysicists.
Devany
Devany is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Devony or Devoney, which likely derive from geographical locations in England. Another possibility is that it relates…
Calvary
English from Latin, place name
In the Bible, Calvary is the hill outside of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. This religious significance, along with a pleasant sound, have led some parents to begin using it as a name for their…
Riverly
English
"river meadow"
A rarer spin on River or Everly, using one of the most popular name endings of the moment.
Tavy
Tavy is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the River Tavy in Devon, England, giving it nature-inspired roots. Alternatively, it could be a diminutive of…