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By bethleena
Updated Sun Nov 13 2022
  1. Caro

    • Origin:

      Diminuitve of Carol or Caroline, English, French ,"free man"

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Upper-crusty nickname occasionally used in Britain, particularly in 1930s novels featuring significant garden party scenes, but eclipsed here by Carrie et al.
  2. Cassidy

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "curly-haired"

    • Description:

      Has fallen off its Kathie Lee Gifford inspired peak in the 1990s, but since that notably celebrity baby is now a grownup and out of the limelight, Cassidy may once again reclaim its own Irish charm.
  3. Clover

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Old English

    • Meaning:

      "key"

    • Description:

      Clover is a charming, perky choice if you want to move beyond hothouse blooms like Rose and Lily, and it's recently become a new celeb favorite, chosen by both Neal McDonough and Natasha Gregson Wagner, who used it to honor her mother, Natalie Wood, one of whose most iconic films was Inside Daisy Clover.
  4. Dena

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "delicate or judged"

    • Description:

      The modern name Dena can be considered to come from either of two Old Testament names. Adina, which means delicate, was the name of a male soldier in the Bible. Dinah, meaning judged, Dinah was the daughter of Jacob and Leah. Dena is a common name in Amish communities.
  5. Edie

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Edith

    • Meaning:

      "prosperous in war"

    • Description:

      Edie is part of the Evie-Ellie et al family of cute and friendly short forms that sometimes stand on its own. Briefly popular in the 1960s, it could well be due for rediscovery. It's already a fashionable choice in the UK, where it has ranked just outside the Top 100 for several years.
  6. Edith

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "prosperous in war"

    • Description:

      Edith was a hugely popular name a hundred years ago that's being revived among stylish parents in Stockholm and London. It's currently beginning to gain traction in the US among those with a taste for old-fashioned names with a soft but strong image.
  7. Eleni

    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Helen

    • Description:

      A common choice in Greece, Eleni is starting to rise in the US too thanks to its bouncy rhythm and cool -i ending. Also familiar in England and Wales, Eleni was chosen for 255 girls in the US in 2024, placing it just outside the Top 1000.
  8. Florian

    • Description:

      Florian is a feminine name derived from the Latin word "floris" meaning "flower." Despite its feminine usage, Florian is traditionally more common as a masculine name, particularly in German, Austrian, and Romanian cultures. The female version emerged as part of the trend of adopting masculine names for girls. It carries connotations of blossoming beauty and springtime vitality. As a feminine name, Florian remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality. Women named Florian often appreciate its unique blend of strength and natural beauty. The name's connection to flora also associates it with growth, renewal, and natural elegance.

  9. Indigo

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "Indian dye"

    • Description:

      Indigo is one of the most appealing and evocative of the new generation of color names. Color names have joined flower and jewel names -- in a big way -- and Indigo, a deep blue-purple dye from plants native to India, is particularly striking for both girls and boys. Indigo is the name of a character in the Ntozake Shange novel Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo, and was used for his daughter by Lou Diamond Phillips.
  10. Ismene

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "knowledgeable"

    • Description:

      Sister of Antigone and daughter of Oedipus in Greek mythology, Ismene's name is unlikely to make it in modern times because of its teasability factor. Ismay or Esme would be better bets.
  11. Jessa

    • Origin:

      Short form of Jessica, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "behold or wealthy"

    • Description:

      Once rare, this streamlined form of Jessica has been boosted by two very different television figures: the Jemima Kirke character on HBO series Girls, and reality television daughter Jessa Duggar.
  12. Joely

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Joel, spelling variation of Jolie

    • Description:

      Sounding both tomboyish and feminine at the same time, this name is mostly associated with actresses Joely Richardson and Joely Fisher.
  13. Joni

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Iconic folk singer Joni Mitchell (born Roberta Joan) lends this cute vintage nickname a cool, bohemian feel. This spelling feels more streamlined and modern than Mad Men-esque Joanie.
  14. Kay

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Kay, a cigarette-smoking, nightclubbing name of the 1930's, could be ready for a comeback along with cousins May/Mae and Ray/Rae.
  15. Leni

    • Origin:

      German or Spanish diminutive of Lena, Elena, or Helen, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "shining torch"

    • Description:

      An up-and-coming nickname-style name, hugely popular in Germany and on the rise in the UK, Leni is stylish but sweet. Chosen for her daughter by high-profile German supermodel Heidi Klum back in 2004, Leni with its concise spelling and European feel is also on the rise in the US, alongside Lennie, Lenny, Lennox, and Lennon.
  16. Leonie

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lion"

    • Description:

      Leonie is a chic French and German form of a name that exists in a range of variations from Leona to Leonia to Leon to Leo to Lionel, all newly fashionable after a couple of generations in style limbo.
  17. Meg

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Margaret

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary than Peg, more stylish than Megan, and still one of the best diminutives of Margaret.

      Meg Ryan was born Margaret Mary Emily Anne.

  18. Mila

    • Origin:

      Slavic, Russian

    • Meaning:

      "gracious; dear"

    • Description:

      Mila is a popular name that took a 125 year nap, ranking in the Top 1000 in 1881 and then not ranking again until 2006, after actress Mila Kunis appeared on That 70s Show.
  19. Milena

    • Origin:

      Czech; Slovak; Serbian; Croatian; Polish; Italian

    • Meaning:

      "love, warmth, grace"

    • Description:

      This popular name in various Slavic countries and in Italy holds considerable continental appeal. It is the full name of Ukranian-born actress Mila Kunis, noted for her award-winning role in the film Black Swan. Another actress bearing the name is Milena Govitch, of Law & Order.
  20. Nicole

    • Origin:

      French feminine variation of Nicholas, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "people of victory"

    • Description:

      Nicole was derived from Nicholas, the English variation of the Greek Nikolaos, composed of the compounds nike, meaning "victory," and laos, "people." The variation Nicole arose in the Middle Ages in France to honor St. Nicholas. Names related to Nicole include Colette, Nicolette, Nika, Nicola, and Nicolina.