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Osie is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Oswald (Anglo-Saxon for "divine power"), Osborne ("god bear"), or Oceanus (Greek for "ocean"). In some communities,…
Short form of Oscar, Osias, Oswald et al
Ossie is best-known as the name of actor Ossie Davis, whose full name did not start with Os: It was Raiford. But Ossie makes a cute contemporary short form for any name beginning with Os.
Ota is a feminine name with Japanese origins, though it also appears in Czech, Hungarian, and Finnish naming traditions with different etymologies. In Japanese, it can mean 'large field' or carry…
Diminutive of Louisa
"renowned warrior"
Wheezy short form of lovely name, featured in the movie "Steel Magnolias", spelled as Ouiser. Similar, literary Ouida is less breathy, while Lou, Lulu, Lula, Lissy or Whizz might appeal instead.
Ova is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic languages, it can be derived from words meaning 'egg' or 'life,' symbolizing fertility and new beginnings. In some Nordic contexts, it…
English
"working cattle"
Animal names are booming, but this is one that's never been used — although Boaz, which means "ox" in Hebrew, is starting to see more use. With its connotations of strength, teamwork and…
Word name
Calm, straightforward, patrician sounding: Pace is one new-style name that's well-grounded. Sarah Palin has a grandson named Pace.
Diminutive of Patrick, Irish
"noble, patrician"
Because it's a generic (and often derogatory) term for an Irishman, Paddy fell out of use as a diminutive or given name, though actress Mare Winningham used it not long ago.
Chinese & Indian surname name
A moderately common surname in two of the world's most populous countries. Helen Pai is one of the main writer of the TV series Gilmore Girls .
Welsh
"son of Harry"
Parry is quite common in Wales, often as a surname, but would inevitably be misunderstood as Perry or even Harry.
Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian
"small, humble; preparation"
Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…
Diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter.
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Peg is a nostalgic turn-of-the-last-century nickname, sociable but slight. Like near-identical twin Peggy, Peg is in mothballs.
Polish short form of Penelope
"weaver"
For such a short, simple name, Pela has many possible derivations and meanings. It's most commonly cited as a short form of Penelope, but can also be a nickname for Pelagia, a name related to the…
Pen as a feminine given name is exceptionally rare, functioning more commonly as a nickname for longer names like Penelope, Pentha, or Penina. As a standalone name, Pen has a minimalist, modern…
"enclosure"
This simple, elegant name offers something for many kinds of parents, from writers and history buffs to photographers to Pennsylvania dwellers. Most famous bearers are comedian Penn Jillette and…
Latin
"feather"
Occasionally heard in England, rarely here.
