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Paralee
Paralee is a feminine given name that appears to have emerged in the United States primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name may be a compound formation combining elements like…
Rayann
Reann
Reann is a feminine name that typically functions as a modern variation of names like Rhiannon, Riana, or as a combination of 'Re' and 'Ann.' With Celtic roots, it may connect to Rhiannon, the Welsh…
Rheanna
Rheanna is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Rhianna or Rianna. These names have Celtic origins, particularly Welsh, where 'rhiain' means 'maiden' or 'goddess.' The name also…
Rocko
Italian, variation of Rocco
This unusual spelling was used by Johnny Knoxville for his son.
Rubi
Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese
"ruby; precious gemstone, lapis lazuli + beautiful"
The Spanish and Portuguese form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls, that might sometimes be used by English speaking parents who want their child's name…
Rusty
Short form of Russell
Though as a formal name Rusty is a little, well, rusty, it spent half a century among the Top 1000, departing only in 1995. Only 45 baby boys received the name in the US in one recent year and it's…
Ruthann
Ruthann is a feminine name that combines the classic biblical name Ruth with the suffix 'ann.' Ruth derives from Hebrew origins, meaning 'friend,' 'companion,' or 'vision of beauty.' This combination…
Sammi
Sammi is a masculine name that is often considered a variant or diminutive of Samuel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'name of God' or 'God has heard.' This friendly, approachable name has gained…
Shanell
Shanell is a feminine name that emerged in American usage during the mid-20th century. It appears to be a creative variant of Chanel, which was inspired by the famous French fashion house, with…
Shanice
Modern invented name
Sha name, by way of Janice.
Shaylene
Shyla
Shyla is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Sheila, which derives from the Irish name Síle, a form of Cecilia meaning "blind" or "sixth." Alternatively,…
Skip
Skip is a casual, spirited masculine name that originated as a nickname rather than a formal given name. Traditionally, it emerged as a diminutive for various names, particularly Christopher, but…
Taliyah
Variation of Talia or combination of Taylor and Aliyah
Taliyah is an elaboration of Talia or a modern smoosh name, combining Taylor and Aliyah. Taliyah does sound natural, but we're not sure it improves on any of its originals.
Tameka
Modern invented name
Tameka is a feminine name that gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s. Tameka reached its peak popularity in 1975 but has declined steadily since the…
Tanisha
American invented name
Many invented names that end in -isha spring from the Arabic Aisha, an important name in the Muslim religion. The Ta- or Te- prefix was especially stylish for both girls and boys in the eighties.…
Taryn
Variation of Tara or Tyrone, English, Irish
"rocky hill, elevated place; land of Eoghan"
Taryn is an offshoot of Tara that has a variety of meanings in a variety of cultures. In 1953, Taryn was presented to the public as an invention by actors Tyrone Power and Linda Christian for their…
Tonja
Tonja is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Tanya or Tonya, which originated as a Russian diminutive of Tatiana, meaning 'fairy queen' or 'from the family of Tatius.' This…
Torrance
Scottish habitational surname
"from the hillocks"
Popularized for girls after Kirsten Dunst portrayed high school cheerleading captain Torrance Shipman in the 2000 movie Bring it On . Tori is an easy nickname.