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Micki
Diminutive of Michelle or Michaela, Hebrew
"who is like God"
Briefly cool in the 1950s, but now gone the way of Ricki and Nikki. More contemporary: Mikie or Mikey.
Ryker
German
"rich"
The trendy surname name Ryker, in the US Top 200 for boys, is now used in increasing numbers for girls.
Jenson
Wallie
Wallie is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of names like Walburga or as a feminine variation of Wallace or Walter. These root names have Germanic origins meaning 'ruler…
Caden
Kade
Kade is shown here as a feminine name, though it has traditionally been more common for boys. It has multiple possible origins, including being a short form of names like Kaden/Caden (from Welsh…
Brice
Scottish surname
"speckled, freckled"
Among the more masculine of the short unisex B names, Brice is less popular than Bryce for both sexes. There were 240 boys named Brice in the US in one recent year, versus only five girls -- and more…
Cade
Cade as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover from its more traditional masculine usage. With British origins, Cade derives from an Old English word meaning 'round' or possibly from…
Rockie
Martie
Diminutive of Martina or Martha, Latin or Aramaic
"of Mars; lady"
With echoes of Marty McFly, Martie is a charming retro nickname name which might derive from Martina, Martha, or even Marceline or Matilda. Part of the growing trend of boyish names for girls, its…
Robby
Diminutive of Roberta, English from German
"bright fame"
Roberta and Robert may be so far out they're...still out, but Robby might make one of the trendy new boyish nicknames for girls a la Scottie and Charlie. Robby is largely unused for girls, but this…
Kodie
Kodie is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Cody, which was originally a surname derived from the Gaelic "Ó Cuidighthigh," meaning "helpful." This contemporary spelling with…
Harvie
Kip
Loki
Norse mythological name
"lock"
While god of mischief Loki is usually depicted as a male -- sometimes in animal form -- he gives birth as a mare to the eight-legged horse Sleipnir and also appears in some stories as an elderly…
Mikki
Micki, Mickie, Mickey, Miki
See MICKI.
Gradie
Gradie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names containing "grad" elements like Gradelyn, a variant of Grady (which has Irish origins meaning "noble" or…
Xander
Johnny
Diminutive of John
"God is gracious"
A unisex nickname style name, similar in sound and feel to Andie, Candy, Indy, or Danny. For boys, it's the ultimate midcentury nickname. But with boyish names for girls like Scottie and Charlie…
Braxton
English surname
"Brock's settlement"
Braxton has been a major hit of the 21st century for boys, and now parents are looking at it with fresh eyes for their daughters.