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Diminutive of Riva or Rivka, Hebrew
"maiden; join, tie"
Fresh and zippy but perfectly well-grounded, Rivi may be interpreted as a diminutive form of Rivka (the Hebrew form of Rebecca) or Riva, meaning "maiden, girl". There is the possibility however, that…
French
"white"
Blanche, which originated as a nickname for a pale blonde and then became associated with the notion of purity, was in style a century ago, ranking in the double digits until 1920. She then had to…
Adalin is a feminine name with Germanic roots, related to the noble name Adelaide, meaning "noble" or "nobility." It combines the classic element "adal" (noble) with a softer, more contemporary…
English or Hebrew, spelling variation of Avery or feminine short form of Avraham
The name recently given to their daughter by Susan and Robert Downey, Jr. is pronounced like Avery and may be seen as a kree8tiv spelling variation of that popular unisex name or a girlish short form…
English
"citizen of Rome"
Originally a surname deriving from the Roman twin Romulus, this attractive name was introduced to the English-speaking world as a first name by painter Augustus John who used it for his son. Romilly…
German; English, from Greek
"people of victory"
Nicola, an elegant Latinate feminization of Nicholas, has long been standard issue for English girls but for some reason has never voyaged across the Atlantic, which we consider a pity, especially as…
Catharina is a feminine name with deep European roots, particularly common in Germanic, Scandinavian, and Dutch-speaking regions. It derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, later Latinized to…
English, combination of Mary and Ana
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
Variant of Marianna
Irish
"descendent of the sad one"
Brennan is an Irish last name that could join the group of similar names now ranking among the top Irish names for baby girls in the US: Riley, Kennedy, and Quinn. Currently, only 16 baby girls were…
"from the walled city"
Carlisle may be a male name in Twilight (he's vampire hero Edward's adoptive father), but in the real baby naming world, it's used about a quarter of the time for girls. Unusual now, we think…
Shaye is a unisex name that leans feminine in contemporary usage. It has multiple possible origins, including as a variant of Shea (Irish, meaning 'admirable'), Shai (Hebrew, meaning 'gift'), or as a…
Spelling variation of Shoshana, Hebrew
"lily"
Shoshanna is a variation of one of the best-known original Hebrew baby names for girls , the original of Susanna. This is the spelling used by Shoshanna Lonstein, a designer who creates the Shoshanna…
"little and fiery"
Aidan is an ancient Irish saint's name with a fire meaning that's mega popular for boys, most often spelled as Aiden. The name is occasionally used for girls, sometimes as Aidyn or Ayden, as well.…
Latin, thin"
The name of a woman who played a dramatic role in ancient Roman legend, it seems quite slight for modern use. Variation: ARIA
English word, Old English
"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
One of the most usable of the pleasant, newly adopted nature/water names (like Lake and Ocean), especially in middle position. It's gentle, slightly whimsical, but grounded by its similarity to May…
Variation of Romilly, Rumi, Jerome, or Romero
"citizen of Romilly; citizen of Rome; sacred name; rosemary"
Romy may well be on the rise for girls but Romey entered the UK Top 1000 for boys in 2023. With its gentle sounds, similar to Roman, Remy, and Rowan, and its surname-style appearance, similar to…
Diminutive of Jocelyn, German
"member of the Gauts tribe"
Joss is more fashionable than Jocelyn or Josslyn. This is a short form that could be used independently, a la the singer Joss Stone. One of a troupe of adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for…
Roda is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it relates to 'rhodon' meaning 'rose,' while in some African cultures, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya, it has indigenous roots…
Shealyn is a modern feminine name with Irish and Gaelic influences. It likely derives from elements of names like Shea (from the Irish 'Séaghdha' meaning 'hawk-like' or 'stately') combined with the…
English, Frisian, Spanish, Slavic
"thought or sweetheart"
An Ethiopian place-name and multicultural diminutive for many names, including the Slavic Tatiana and the Spanish Cayetana. Tana is also a rare Frisian name, meaning "thought", as well as a masculine…
