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Phemie
Phemie is a charming feminine name functioning primarily as a diminutive of Euphemia, which comes from Greek meaning 'well-spoken' or 'speech of good omen.' This shortened form offers a friendly,…
Saffron
Spice name
"orange-yellow color; a type of crocus"
Spice names are increasingly appealing to the senses of prospective parents; this one, belonging to a precious spice derived from the crocus has a vaguely orange-scented-incense sixties feel. English…
Sallie
Spelling variation of Sally, diminutive of Sarah, Hebrew
"princess"
Sallie ranked highest along with other -ie ending girls' names in the 1800s. It's been downhill since then for Sallie, though she didn't fall off the Top 1000 until 1970. Last year, only a couple…
Sally
Diminutive of Sarah
"princess"
Sally is a cheerful, fresh-faced girl-next-door name that was originally a nickname for Sarah, but has long been used independently. Sally was popular in the eighteenth century and then again from…
Sapphire
Hebrew, Greek, and Latin jewel name
"blue"
Sapphire goes waaaaay beyond Ruby and Pearl. This September birthstone, occasionally used a century ago, might be worth a reappraisal, perhaps as a Sophie/Sophia alternative. Sapphire is the…
Saybie
Invented name
Selbie
Selbie is a rare and distinctive feminine name with Scottish and English origins. It likely evolved as a surname-turned-given name, derived from a place name meaning 'willow farm' or 'willow…
Selie
Selie is a delicate feminine name that may have originated as a diminutive form of Celia or as a variant spelling of Seelie, which in Scottish folklore refers to benevolent fairies or spirits. The…
Selphie
Video game name
Selphie Tilmitt is a character in the popular video game Final Fantasy VIII. An orphan like the other main characters, she's described as upbeat, friendly, and energetic....though she wields a mean…
Seraphe
Seraphe is a feminine name with celestial origins, derived from 'seraph' (plural: seraphim), referring to a type of heavenly being or angel in religious texts. These celestial entities are often…
Seraphine
French from Hebrew
"burning ones"
Seraphine is the Gallic version of the angelic name Seraphina. But while Seraphina has been rising rapidly since Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck chose it for their second daughter, Seraphine has been…
Sibbie
Sibbie is a feminine name typically functioning as a diminutive of Sibyl or Sybil, which derives from ancient Greek and referred to female prophets or oracles in the ancient world. This charming…
Silvie
Czech from Latin
"from the forest"
The sweet Czech form of Sylvia.
Sohvi
Finnish variation of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
Sohvi is the Finnish translation of Sophia, although Sofia ranks as the most popular variation in Finland.
Sophee
Sophee is a creative spelling variation of Sophie, which derives from the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom." This alternative spelling maintains the beloved sound of the traditional name while…
Sophronia
Greek
"sensible, prudent"
Stately and elegant, but with the familiar sounds of Sophia and Sophie, Sophronia was a familiar choice back in the 19th century but has since fallen into obscurity. Derived from the Greek sophron ,…
Sophy
Sophy is a charming feminine name with deep historical roots, functioning as a diminutive of Sophia, which means "wisdom" in Greek. This shorter variant has appeared throughout European history,…
Stacie
Stacie is a feminine name that gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. It's a diminutive form of Anastasia, which has Greek origins meaning "resurrection."…
Stacy
Diminutive of Anastasia
A key cheerleader in the nickname game of the 1970s, Stacy is now the mom. Consider Stacia, or the original Anastasia.
Stephine
Stephine is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This alternative spelling maintains the elegant…