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Phynley
Variation of Finley
"fair-haired hero"
Makes hot name Finley kind of Phyllis-like -- which is not a good thing.
Pia
Feminine form of Pius or diminutive of Olympia, Latin, Greek, Sanskrit
"pious; from Mount Olympus; beloved"
Soft, light, and international, Pia is familiar across Europe, South America, and Asia. Usually considered a feminine form of the Latin Pius — lending it a surprisingly serious and spiritual air — it…
Polly
English variation of Molly, diminutive of Mary, Hebrew
"bitter"
An alternative to the no-longer-fresh Molly, the initial 'P' gives Polly a peppier sound, combining the cozy virtues of an old-timey name with the bounce of a barmaid. Associated with Tom Sawyer's…
Prescott
English surname
"priest's cottage"
Preppy P surname, and a potential way to honor a Scott.
Prestyn
Prestyn is a modern feminine name with a contemporary, stylish feel. It appears to be a creative respelling of Preston, which originated as an English surname meaning 'priest's town' or 'priest's…
Ripley
English
"strip of clearing in the woods"
With its surname-style, literary feel, and similarity in sound to Finley, Juniper, Pippa, Riley, and Presley, Ripley is an unexpected choice that was given to more than 200 girls in each recent year.…
Rosaley
Rosaley is a charming feminine name that originated as a variant of Rosalie, which combines the Germanic element "hros" (horse) with the Latin "rosa" (rose). This delicate name carries the beauty and…
Sibley
Variation of Sybil, Greek
"seer, oracle"
Meet my sibling, Sibley. Joking aside, Sibley sounds more possible than ever thanks to its trendy -ley ending and the new stylishness of big sister name Sybil.
Sisley
English
"blind"
Sisley may look like a modern coinage, building on the fashionable -ley ending, but it's actually a medieval English variant of Cicely or Cecily, which in turn is a variation of Cecilia. Also found…
Sybley
Sybley is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Sibley or Sybil. The name ultimately derives from ancient Greek origins, where Σίβυλλα (Sibylla) referred to female prophets or oracles…
Tinsley
English surname
"Tynni's meadow"
New York socialite and reality TV star Tinsley Mortimer introduced this name to the mainstream. Following her Gossip Girl cameo in 2008 and the airing of her own show, High Society in 2010, this once…
Wesley
English
"western meadow"
Wesley, the long-standing classic boy name that has never dipped below the Top 200, is popular again — this time for boys and girls. The shared sounds with Leslie — which was once a masculine name…
Jaisley
Jaisley is a modern feminine name that has emerged in recent years, following the trend of blending popular name elements to create something unique. It likely combines the popular 'Jai-' prefix…
Niley
Aboriginal
"a shell"
Could be seen as a stand-in for Riley, but not nearly as appealing.
Quinley
English, modern invented name combining Quinn and ley
"descendant of Conn + clearing, meadow"
A modern choice for girls riffing on the popular unisex name Quinn, with an extra syllable to add substance and formality. And Quinn is still available as a nickname!
Ursley
Ursley is an uncommon feminine name with medieval English origins, likely derived as a variant of Ursula. The root name Ursula comes from the Latin 'ursa' meaning 'bear,' giving Ursley connections to…
Valley
English word name
"low area of land between hills and mountains"
An evocative word name, conjuring up images of the beautiful low land between hills and mountains, and the streams and rivers that often run through them, Valley has the advantage of also sounding…
Zazie
French
This jazzy French diminutive of Isabelle was first made famous by the title character of Raymond Queneau’s novel Zazie dans le métro , which was adapted into a film in 1960. It could also work as a…