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Emerly is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative blend of popular names Emily and Everly. This contemporary combination emerged in the early 21st century as parents began seeking unique…
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!
Latin
"friendship"
Amity--what nicer gift to give your little girl than a name that signifies friendship and harmony? This virtue name is also more rhythmic and feminine than the single-syllable Hope, Faith, and Grace.…
Amery is a feminine name with Germanic origins, though it can also be used for boys. The name derives from elements meaning 'home' or 'power' and 'ruler,' suggesting strength and leadership.…
English surname
"flat-topped hill"
Though Embry became famous as the name of a boy werewolf in Twilight , we think its Em- beginning and -y ending make it perfectly appropriate for a girl. You might consider it as an alternative to…
English
An attractive and now underused nature name belonging to a tree whose wood is prized for its dark color and dense texture, which shines when polished. Ebony joined the most popular girl names list in…
English masculinization of Emma, German
"universal"
Emmett has had an interesting and unusual gender history. A long-obscure masculinization of Emma, Emmett is now rising as a boys' name as a companion to the very popular Emma and Emily. And at the…
"citizen of Rome"
Originally a surname deriving from the Roman twin Romulus, this attractive name was introduced to the English-speaking world as a first name by painter Augustus John who used it for his son. Romilly…
Irish
"red-haired warrior"
Irish surnames are hot, and this one can successfully cross the line to work for girls, replacing the outdated Casey. And only a dozen girls were named Clancy in the US in one recent year (along with…
Embree is a feminine name with English origins, derived from place names or surnames that originally referred to areas with elm trees (from 'elm borough' or 'elm settlement'). This uncommon name…
Zohemy is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern creation or adaptation from similar-sounding names. It may be derived from Hebrew elements or could be a creative variant of names…
English, variation of Jessamine
"jasmine flower"
Jessamy and big sister Jessamine are all but unknown in the U.S., but make distinctive alternatives to overexposed Jessica, Jessie, and Jasmine.
"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.
English word name
"being each individual or part of a group"
All-inclusive word name.
English, uncertain origin
Emily substitute, though it sounds like a child's mispronunciation of "enemy".
Évodie is the French form of Evodia
English surname and place name
"farmstead, village"
A preppy surname and place name derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Ælfweard "elf guardian" + the -by suffix, meaning "village, homestead". Ellerby feels like a quirkier Ellery or Emery.
Elery is a delicate feminine name with possible origins as a variant of Ellery, which derives from the English surname taken from a place name meaning 'elder tree island' or 'island of elder trees.'…
