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Netty is a charming feminine name that typically serves as a diminutive for names like Annette, Jeanette, Antoinette, or even Janet and Henrietta. With its friendly, approachable sound, Netty carries…
Dennie is primarily a feminine name in modern usage, though it has historical use as a masculine name as well. It originated as a diminutive form of Dennis or Denise, names derived from Dionysus, the…
Kittie is a diminutive form of Katherine or Catherine, originating from Greek roots meaning 'pure.' As a nickname-turned-independent name, Kittie emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries…
Nyna is a feminine name with both Nordic and Slavic origins. In Nordic traditions, it's considered a variation of Nina, meaning 'little girl' or 'great-granddaughter.' In Slavic contexts, it derives…
Loralyn is a feminine name that combines elements of Laura (meaning "laurel" in Latin) and the popular suffix "-lyn," which has Welsh origins meaning "lake" or "waterfall." This melodic name emerged…
Spanish, diminutive of Alexandra
"man's defender"
The initial X is pronounced like a Z. Confusing? Potentially. But there are enough Alexandras and Xanders through the Western World these days that this spelling wouldn't seem outlandish.
Variation of Cass, English, or diminutive, of Kassia or Kassiani, Greek
"shining or excelling man; cinnamon"
Many C forms of this name are becoming more popular, from Cassia for girls to Cassian, Cassius, and Caspian for boys, so Kass feels more possible today too. And Kassia and Kassiani are both…
Slavic
"born on Sunday"
Midcentury macramé-maker.
Diminutive of Florence
"blooming, flowering"
Florence is back, and the adorable short form Florie (or Flory) is too. Or you could just name her Flora and be done with it.
Aggy is a feminine name typically used as a diminutive form of Agnes or Agatha. With Greek origins, Agnes means 'pure' or 'holy,' while Agatha means 'good' or 'honorable.' Aggy has a playful,…
English diminutive of Sophronia or Saffron
"sensible, prudent; saffron"
Historically a short form of Sophronia, but these days more likely to be used for Saffron.
Maretta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of Maria (derived from the Hebrew Miriam), meaning 'sea of bitterness,' 'rebelliousness,' or 'wished-for child.'…
Elaboration of Maude, American
"little Maud"
This French-style name is, in fact, an American creation with only a handful of documented uses throughout history. Maudette combines the mini-name Maud — a medieval short form of Matilda, meaning…
Bray as a feminine name is quite uncommon, as it is more typically encountered as a masculine name or surname. The name derives from Irish and Gaelic origins, possibly from the place name Bray in…
Greek
"practical"
Praxis makes perfect? Though this mythological name sounds boyish, it's a female name, an equivalent for Aphrodite.
English
"free landholder"
When Frankie meets Brooklyn, what happens? You get Franklin, a Presidential name used almost exclusively for boys up until now. But parents who want an out-of-the-box long form for popular nickname…
Demie is a feminine name that likely originated as a shortened form of names containing the Greek element "demi-" meaning "half," such as Demetria or Demeter. It may also be used as a diminutive of…
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…
Diminutive of Augusta, Augustine or August, Latin
"great, magnificent"
Augie is one of a bundle of adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for girls, rarer than Billie. A twist on Angie and riding on the coattails of newly fashionable August -- Augie is a spunky,…
