My favorite girl names

  1. Austen
    • Origin:

      Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"
    • Description:

      While Austin is a popular boys' name, this spelling, honoring novelist Jane, nudges the name toward gender-neutral, chosen last year for 67 baby boys and 57 girls.
  2. Caelyn
    • Description:

      Caelyn is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of traditional Celtic and Welsh names. It relates to names like Caitlin, Kaelyn, and Kaylin, with possible meanings including 'pure' or 'slender'. This spelling emerged during the trend toward distinctive name variations in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Caelyn combines traditional Celtic naming elements with contemporary spelling preferences. The name has gained moderate popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. Its appealing sound and familiar-yet-different quality make it attractive to parents seeking names with Celtic roots but a modern feel.