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  1. Kayah

    • Description:

      Kayah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Native American traditions, particularly Hopi, it's associated with meanings like 'wise child' or 'elder sister.' The name also appears in Arabic contexts meaning 'unique' or 'distinctive.' Additionally, Kayah is the name of an ethnic group in Myanmar. This multicultural background gives the name rich, diverse associations. Phonetically appealing with its balanced two syllables and open ending, Kayah offers a modern sound with ancient roots. The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek meaningful names with global connections. Its simplicity makes it accessible while its various cultural associations provide depth and significance beyond its pleasant sound.
  2. Kera

    • Description:

      Kera is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek, it relates to the word for 'horn' and could symbolize strength. In Slavic languages, it may be a variant of Kira, meaning 'throne' or 'ruler.' Some associate it with the Sanskrit word for 'ray of light.' Kera's simplicity and international adaptability have contributed to its modest usage across different countries. The name is appreciated for its brevity and contemporary sound while maintaining a timeless quality. Kera strikes a balance between uniqueness and accessibility, making it appealing to parents seeking a name that's distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or spell.
  3. Kerris

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "love"

    • Description:

      Kerris is a much easier if less authentic phonetic spelling of the popular and pretty Welsh name Cerys.
  4. Kody

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cody

    • Description:

      The K spelling somehow makes this name more feminine, if not more appealing.
  5. Kyrie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Kyra or Greek

    • Meaning:

      "Lord"

    • Description:

      Kyrie elieson is one of the oldest religious refrains, meaning Lord, have mercy. As a first name, though, Kyrie is less a name of God and more a nickname-name that might be short for Kyra or a diminutive that stands on its own, a la Kylie. The best-known Kyrie is the male basketball player Kyrie Irving, who pronounces the first syllable to rhyme with my rather than fear. He has inspired more than 1000 baby boys to be given this name one recent year in the US, while it was given to 178 baby girls. Impressive numbers.
  6. Lalia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "speaking well"

    • Description:

      Completely undiscovered double-l name with an abundance of rhythmic charm.
  7. Lauretta

    • Origin:

      Italian diminutive of Laura

    • Meaning:

      "bay laurel"

    • Description:

      The first syllable of Laura in Italian rhymes with now, so Lauretta does not really sound like the decidedly midcentury Loretta thought most English speakers will pronounce it that way. Still, this Italian names for girls feels more closely related to the classic beauty Laura and somehow more charming and unusual.
  8. Lavenia

    • Description:

      Lavenia is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely a variant of Lavinia. In Roman mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Aeneas, featuring prominently in Virgil's 'Aeneid.' The name may derive from Latin terms relating to cleansing or purification, suggesting qualities of purity and renewal. Lavenia has a graceful, vintage sound with its flowing syllables and soft consonants. While never extremely common, it saw modest usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name offers an elegant alternative to the more familiar Lavinia, with a similar classical heritage but a slightly softer pronunciation. Lavenia might appeal to parents seeking a feminine name with historical depth but relative uniqueness.

  9. Leaf

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Leaf is a hippieish choice that, for girls, still retains an evergreen quality.
  10. Leatrice

    • Origin:

      English compound name, Leah + Beatrice

    • Meaning:

      "weary + blessed"

    • Description:

      Not quite Beatrice or Letitia, but Leatrice still has a gently old-fashioned charm of its own, a kind of silent movie star aura, as in one of the top actresses of that era, Leatrice Joy. Largely due to her popularity, Leatrice was in the Top 1000 from 1922 to 1943, reaching a high of 350 in 1927.
  11. Leland

    • Description:

      Leland is traditionally a masculine name that has crossed over to occasional feminine usage. With Old English origins, it means 'meadow land' or 'fallow ground.' The name combines 'lea' (meadow) with 'land,' creating a nature-inspired moniker with a gentle, pastoral feeling. As a female name, Leland emerged as part of the trend toward gender-neutral naming in the late 20th century. It offers a distinctive alternative to popular 'L' names like Leah or Lily. Though still predominantly used for boys, Leland for girls provides a strong yet feminine option with a connection to the natural world. The name carries a sophisticated, preppy quality with subtle outdoor associations.
  12. Lenore

    • Origin:

      German variation of Leonora, Italian derivative of Eleonora, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      A "modernization" of Leonora that has suddenly come back on the radar along with the many other Leo names--both male and female. With literary cred via a famous eponymous poem by Edgar Allan Poe (and also in his even more famous The Raven,) Lenore was steadily in the top half of the popularity list until the mid-fifties, falling off in 1973. Cameron Diaz played a Lenore in The Green Hornet.
  13. Leona

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lioness"

    • Description:

      A Top 100 name from 1896 to 1921, Leona reached as high as Number 72. Since then, Leona had seemed to be one of the most unfashionable of the pride of lion names, but singer Leona Lewis has done a lot to rejuvenate it. Leona returned to the Top 1000 in 2009 after decades of being away.
  14. Lilith

    • Origin:

      Assyrian, Sumerian

    • Meaning:

      "ghost, night monster"

    • Description:

      Lilith is derived from the Akkadian word lilitu meaning "of the night." In Jewish folklore she is portrayed as Adam's rejected first wife, who was turned into a night demon for refusing to obey him. Lilith is unrelated to most other Lil- names, with the exception of Lilita, which is the Latvian variation.
  15. Linny

    • Description:

      Linny is a charming feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive or nickname for longer names such as Linda, Linnea, Belinda, or Caroline. It can also stand alone as an independent given name. The name has a light, playful quality with its cheerful "ee" ending sound. Linny may be linked to the Latin word "linum" meaning "flax" or could share roots with names referring to lime or linden trees in various languages. Though not among commonly ranked names in popularity charts, Linny has appeared occasionally throughout the 20th century, with small spikes of usage in the 1960s and 1970s in America. It conveys a youthful, friendly personality and works well for those seeking something familiar yet uncommon.

  16. Livana

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the moon, white"

    • Description:

      Pretty and unusual, Livana may find a lot more fans as parents look for alternatives to Number 1 Olivia. Livana was used for only seven baby girls in the US last year.
  17. Loreen

    • Origin:

      English elaboration of Lora

    • Description:

      Superseded by Lauren.
  18. Loretta

    • Origin:

      English variation of Italian Lauretta; diminutive of Laura

    • Meaning:

      "bay laurel"

    • Description:

      Though Loretta has long ago lost its Latin flair, fashionable Sarah Jessica Parker's choice of it as the middle name of one of her twin daughters freshens it up a bit. It's one of several such names, like Anita and Rita that we can envision making a comeback.
  19. Lorna

    • Origin:

      English literary name

    • Description:

      One of those names like Pamela, Vanessa and Wendy, Lorna was invented for a particular literary character--the protagonist of the 1869 novel Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore--and then perpetuated as the name of a shortbread cookie. The author claimed to have based it on the Scottish place-name, Lorn. In baby name limbo for quite some time, it was chosen by Judy Garland for her younger daughter, Lorna Luft. Lorna Simpson is an important contemporary American artist.
  20. Lucilla

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      A delicate name with an ancient pedigree, more appealing to some than Lucille. It elaborates on Lucy and even Lucia and feels more distinctive than Lucinda.