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Cascade
English word name
"waterfall"
A nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls and flowing water, with a plausible, name-y sound thanks to it similarity to Cassie, Cassidy, and Cade.
Stellan
Swedish
"calm"
Stellan is a traditionally masculine name, used nearly exclusively as such in its native Sweden. However, in Finland — and more recently in the US too — it has been given to a small number of girls,…
Xanthia
Variation of Xanthe, Greek
"golden, yellow"
Xanthia gets this classic Greek name closer to the modern Cynthia, sometimes used as its Anglo equivalent. That initial X makes even the oldest name feel modern. And using Xanthia as a middle name…
Vinny
Diminutive of Lavinia or feminization of Vincent
Vinny or more usually Vinnie, believe it or not, used to a more common nickname for girls than it is now. Along with Ollie, Bertie, and Gussie. it was a 19th century version of a gender neutral name.
Clarine
Clarine is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the Latin word 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' It's related to the name Claire and evokes the sound of the musical instrument…
Jaylin
Spelling variation of Jalen
Jalen variations are all over the Top 1000 of 2015 for both genders, and this oddly-spelling version earned spot Number 933. This trend is clearly on the decline, however. A male bearer of this…
Kacie
English variation of Casey, Irish
"brave in battle"
A respelling of Casey, with a slightly softer look and a hint of classic Katie about it. It ranked in the US Top 1000 in the 80s and 80s, and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. Less popular than it once…
Monty
English
"pointed hill"
Diminutive of Montague or Montgomery that has long been used as a standalone for boys – and for a few girls too, especially during the middle years of the 20th century. It has largely fallen out of…
Marlyn
Marlyn is a feminine name that functions as a variant of Marilyn or a blend of Mary and Lynn. Its origins are diverse, potentially deriving from the Welsh elements 'mâr' (sea) and 'llyn' (lake), or…
Philly
Philly is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Philippa, Philadelphia, or other Phil- names. These names derive from the Greek 'Philippos,' meaning 'lover of horses.' Philly…
Rickie
Feminization of Ricky, English diminutive of Richard or Frederick
"dominant ruler; peaceful ruler"
Rickie carries a vintage charm and tomboyish appeal. With boyish nicknames for girls - like Charlie and Stevie - rising, why not Rickie? Rickie is given to about 10 baby girls each year in the US,…
Neely
English diminutive of Cornelia, Eleanor, Helena, or McNeilly, English, Scottish
"horn; shining torch; son of the poet"
A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong sounding Cornelia, as a playful alternative to Nelly from Eleanor and Helena, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the…
Olli
Olli as a feminine name is quite unusual, as it is traditionally a Finnish and Estonian masculine name, functioning as a diminutive form of Oliver or Olavi. In Finnish tradition, Olavi derives from…
Chappell
English surname
"one who lives near a chapel"
Proof that one or two letters can make all the difference: Chapel is a nouveau spiritual word name while Chappell lands firmly in surname territory. They're both pronounced the same. Pop singer…
Xantho
Greek
"golden-haired one"
The ethereal name of a Greek mythology sea nymph.
Jaylie
Jaylie is a modern feminine name that emerged from the trend of combining popular name elements to create new variations. It blends the popular 'Jay' sound (found in names like Jayden and Jayla) with…
Corvina
Latin
"like a raven"
Corvina sounds quite similar to a car model, although it has a gorgeous meaning and could be an interesting dramatic full name for the nickname Cora.
Dane
English
"from Denmark"
This rarely heard name pares down all the ultrafeminine Dan names to one that's much more powerful, for both boys and girls.
Manya
Manya is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It originated as a diminutive form of Maria in Russian and Eastern European usage, but also appears as a variant of the Hebrew name Manya meaning…
Keiran