Female names most popular since 1880 - page 203.
Gwendolen
Rare yet captivating Welsh name derived from "Gwenhilian," meaning "fair or white shadow.
Linna
Captivating Finnish girl's name derived from 'linna', meaning 'castle'.
Marketta
Distinctive female name of Finnish origin, derived from the Latin 'Markos' via the male Finnish name Markus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war.
Porcha
Irish-derived name meaning "descendant of Rory," the red-haired king.
Waunita
American name created by Zane Grey for his 1915 novel "The Rainbow Trail," with no specific meaning but recognized in some parts of the U.S.
Daliah
Hebrew name meaning "gentle as a deer", reflecting elegance and grace.
Lella
Italian female given name of uncertain origin, potentially linked to the word 'gelato,' meaning 'frozen' or 'ice cream.' Its meaning is interpreted as either 'snow,' 'light,' or 'shining,' and it was popular among medieval Italian nobility as a pet name for noble ladies. Today, Lella is used worldwide but remains rare outside Italy, associated with warmth, charm, and uniqueness.
Mayleen
Irish name meaning "little chief" or "noble", derived from "maol" (Irish for 'chief') and "-lein" (French for 'little'), popularized worldwide despite its roots in Ireland.
Nichola
Unique Italian name derived from Nicola/Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'. It gained popularity as a girl's name in English-speaking countries, associated with historical figures like Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus).
Shan
Chinese name derived from the character "山" meaning "mountain," signifying stability and strength. It's widely used in China and other countries like Vietnam and has gained popularity in the U.S. since the 1970s.
Athina
Greek feminine given name derived from Athena, the goddess of wisdom, meaning 'mind' or 'intelligence'.
Auden
Rare English given name derived from Old English 'Œaden', meaning 'little wealth' or 'little prosperity'. It gained recognition through poet W.H. Auden.
Caira
Distinctive Latin-derived name, meaning 'blind', with no notable historical figures.
Cassidi
Unique American given name created in recent years, with no clear historical or cultural meaning but gaining popularity due to its appealing sound and distinctive nature.
Deniz
Turkish name meaning 'sea', reflecting Turkey's rich maritime heritage.
Kallista
Unique Greek name meaning 'most beautiful'.
Kanani
Striking Hawaiian girl's name, originating from 'kana' meaning 'to write or compose', and 'ni' meaning 'the second'. It signifies 'the second composition'.
Olena
Unique Ukrainian female given name derived from Oleksandra, meaning "defender" or "protector".
Ozzie
American name with Old Norse roots meaning "divine spear," derived from Oscar via its diminutive form.
Refugio
Unique Spanish given name derived from Latin 'refugium', meaning 'refuge' or 'shelter', often associated with protection, safety, and sanctuary.
Shalisa
African-origin female name believed to mean 'beautiful', inspired by Swahili word 'shali'.
Aloha
The name Aloha originates from Hawaiian culture, meaning 'love, peace, compassion, and unity', derived from 'Alo' ('face' or 'presence') and 'Ha' ('breath' or 'life force').
Breyonna
Modern, captivating female name derived from French 'brunette', meaning 'dark-haired'.
Bronwen
Rare yet beautiful Welsh name derived from "bron" meaning breast and "gwyn" meaning white or fair. Its true beauty lies in its rich history, as it was used by figures like Prince Owain Gwynedd's wife, and appears prominently in Welsh literature such as the Mabinogi tales.
Chayse
Modern American given name created by combining Chase and Casey, interpreted as "to pursue" or "vigilant". It gained popularity during the late 20th century and is predominantly used for boys, with some instances for girls. Despite its recent rise, it lacks historical significance but offers parents the freedom to assign personal meaning.
Javonna
Intriguing African female name derived from the Akan language's "Yaa", meaning "born on Tuesday". The suffix "-vonna" was added during enslavement transportation to adapt African names to European phonetics.
Lanya
Unique feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "playful" or "full of sport," associated with the playful goddess Lakshmi and Lord Krishna's mischievous childhood antics, making it a charming and distinctive choice.
Tailynn
American female name, created by blending Taylor ('tailor') and Lynn ('lake'), and popularized through TV.
Chanta
Chanta, of French origin, means 'song' or 'melody', conveying musical enchantment.
Dakoda
Native American name of Sioux origin, meaning 'allies' or 'friends'.
Heavyn
Distinctive American name, likely derived from 'Heaven' or 'heavenly', and has gained popularity since 2016 with over 900 babies named Heavyn in 2019. Its meaning varies based on individual interpretation.
Herma
Hermione is a Greek-derived name meaning "of the sea" or "sea-born", drawn from Greek mythology where it was borne by sea nymphs and characters like Hermione, daughter of King Menelaus.
Joellyn
Rare Hebrew-derived feminine variant of Joel, meaning "Yahweh is God," first popularized in the U.S. during the 1970s.
Uriah
Uncommon Hebrew name meaning "God is my light," with biblical origins, but its bearer should not be associated with Uriah the Hittite's unfortunate fate.
Caralee
Irish name derived from 'O'Carolan,' an ancient family of bards and musicians known for their artistic talent.
Jamari
Distinctive African name of Swahili origin, derived from "jambo," meaning "hello" or "greetings.
Leala
Captivating Hawaiian name derived from 'le'a', meaning 'happy' or 'joyful', conveying positivity and bringing happiness to others.
Mirta
Unique feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "myrtle," the fragrant evergreen shrub. It symbolizes beauty, grace, and resilience.
Alyne
Alyne, of Hebrew origin, means 'ascend' or 'go up', reflecting the Jewish tradition of returning to Israel.
Atalia
Unique Hebrew feminine name derived from Athaliah meaning 'gentle' or 'deceptive', popularized by French dramatist Jean Racine's tragic heroine in his play 'Athalie'.