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Bev is primarily a feminine name that originated as a short form of Beverly, which was initially an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'beaver stream.' This concise, single-syllable…
Diminutive of Pamela, English
"all honey"
This mild-mannered short form was Queen of the Prom in the fifties and sixties, but today is mostly heard on TV's The Office (and of course as one of the founders of Nameberry). While about 100 baby…
English diminutive of any girl name that starts with D
Dee is a slight midcentury nickname that might be short for Deanna or Denise, but might be too slight for today's strong, independent female.
Jen is a short, crisp feminine name that originated primarily as a diminutive of Jennifer, though it can also be a nickname for names like Jenna, Jenny, or Genevieve. The root name Jennifer comes…
Chinese
"quick"
Puts the -min in diminutive.
French, combination of Anne and Marie
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
One of the oldest and most widely used compound names, now a bit dated but not as much so as its opposite Mary-Ann. The hyphen is optional. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include…
Portuguese, Catalan, Hungarian, and Slovak form of Julia
"youthful or sky father"
An alternative international spelling of Julia.
Line is a feminine name with multiple origins and pronunciations. In Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Denmark, it's pronounced 'LEE-neh' and often serves as a diminutive of names like…
Ginette is a feminine name of French origin, serving as a diminutive form of Geneviève or Virginia. The name carries an elegant, delicate quality with its French flair and '-ette' suffix that…
German and French feminine form of Christian
There are not one but two notable modern women with this name: journalist Christiane Amanpour and physician/author Christiane Northrup. In Germany, the pronunciation is kris-tee-AH-na while in…
Josee is a feminine name of French-Canadian origin, representing a variant spelling of Josie or a feminine form of Joseph. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "God will…
Place-name
This geographic name has lots of Gallic elan. France Nuyen is a French-Vietnamese actress who starred in the Broadway hit The World of Suzie Wong .
Jacquie is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive or variation of Jacqueline, which is the French feminine form of Jacques (James). With French origins, the name ultimately derives from Hebrew,…
Johanne is a feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins, functioning as the female equivalent of Johannes, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Common…
French, feminine variation of Michael
One of those quintessentially French names still wearing a beret, also too tied to the image of tires.
Chantale is a feminine name of French origin, derived from 'chanter' meaning 'to sing.' It's a variation of Chantal, which originated from a place name in France, Cantal, though its association with…
Stephane is the French feminine form of Stephanie, derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." This elegant name carries an air of sophistication and international appeal.…
