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Bernice
Bringer of Victory
Finley
Blond Warrior / Hero, White, Fair-haired Courageous One, Sunbeam
Luz
Light
Millicent
Of a Thousand Saints, Work Strength, English Cognate of Melisande, Industrious
Candace
White, Pure, Clarity, Sincere, Title for queen mother in African kingdom
Astrid
Divinity and Fidelity, Ase, Divinely Beautiful, Deity
Bertha
Intelligent, Famous, Shining, Glorious
Gladys
Gladiolus Flower, Disabled, Lame, Note to the Gender of Claudius
Myles
Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier
August
Exalted, Summer, August, Revered
Desiree
The Longed-For, Much Desired, Longed for, Longing
Shirley
Country Meadow, Bright Grassland
Pauline
Female Version of Paul, The Small, Humble, Weak
Emerson
Industrious Ruler, Brave, House and King, Mighty
Dora
Gift and God, Kind
Clarissa
Similar to the Latin Clara, Brilliant, Clear, Most Illustrious
Dolly
Divine Gift, Cute Baby, Pain, Like Doll
Lynn
Gentle, Lake, A Cascade, Dwells by the Torrent
Bella
God Protects My House, Beautiful
Imogene
Innocent, Image, Likeness, Maiden
Gracie
Favour, Grace of God, Graceful, Blessing
Monroe
From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe
Foster
Of the Woods, Guest, Stranger
Shannon
This Irish place-name implies wisdom and nature, drawn from the legendary River Shannon.
Cannon
Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest
Spencer
French in origin, this surname-turned-first-name means “keeper of provisions” and retains a polished tone.
Kitty
Pure, Form of Catherine, Little Cat
Blair
Plain, Field, Child of the Fields, Flat Area
Scarlett
Bright Red, Army, The Scarlet, Free Man
Joanne
Yahweh is Gracious, Variant of Joan
Marissa
Rebellion, Wished-for Child, Star of the Sea, Little Mary
Ariel
Lion of God
Jana
The Lord is Gracious, Derived from Jananam - Birth, Man, Born Bravery
Caitlin
The Pure, Girls
Aura
The Aura, Wind, Or, Breeze
Haley
Hay Meadow, Scientific, Usually a Surname, Heroic
Beulah
Ba´Al, Bride, Married
Sydney
French in origin and meaning “Saint Denis,” it’s long linked to both place and character names in pop culture.
Beverly
Name of a Place, From the Beaver Meadow
Misty
Foggy, Sweet, Surgery, Misty
Lettie
Joy, Allesse
Jenny
White Spirit, Fair, God is Merciful, Race of Women
Essie
Star, Myrtle Leaf
Evie
Live, Living, The Enlivening, Alive
Dottie
Gift of God, Form of Dorothy
Cheryl
Vigorous, Strong, Charity, Cherie
Carolina
Feminine Variant of Charles, Joy, Little and Womanly, Manly
Carol
Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly
Jillian
Down-bearded Youth, Girl, Youthful, Jove's Child
Ty
Ty
Yolanda
Violet, Violette, Violets Bloom
Maureen
Dark, Sea of Bitterness, Moorish, Great
Tatiana
From the House of Tatius, King of the Sabines
Francine
Free, Little Frenchman, Franke
Turner
Lathe Worker, Lathe-Worker, Champion in a Tournament, Turner
Mallory
Unfortunate, Army Counsellor, My Glory, Unhappy
Connie
Constant, High, Brave Counsel, Steadfastness
Joni
Modern Female Version of John and Jon, The Lord is Gracious
Rena
Council, Melody, Born Again, Of the Sea
Augusta
Worthy of Respect, Magnificent, Sublime, Venerated
Esperanza
Sperare, Hoping, Hope
Wynn
White, Fair, Light Blonde, Friend
Ward
Surname, Watchman, Guardian, Bard
Nova
New
Chelsea
Cealc Which Means Chalk Limestone, Landing Place, Port, Harbor
Percy
Pierces, Pierce the Vale
Kristina
Follower of Christ, Christian Woman, Anointed
Magnolia
Magnolia, Ornamental Tree with White Flowers, Fragrant
Eugenia
Of Noble Descent, Well-Born, Sweet Spoken
Selma
Perfectly Healthy, Helmet of God, Sacrifice, Safe
Sierra
Mountain Range, Sierra
Norma
Female Version of Norman, From the North, Rule, Carpenter's Square
Ana
God's Favour, Resurrection, Gracious, Clever
Justine
Fair Just, Righteous, Reasonable, True
Gabriella
God's Able-bodied One
Darwin
Dear Friend
Sheila
Irish Form of Cecilia Blind, Slang Term for Woman
Seymour
Originally from a Norman surname, it means “marshy land near the sea” and peaked with vintage appeal.
Claudette
The Limping, Disabled, Preserving, Lame
Leigh
End of the Meadow Tribe, Weary, Fair-haired Courageous One, Pasture
Elliot
God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot
Shelby
Derived from Old Norse, this unisex name means “from the willow estate” and carries a gentle, nature-based tone.
Valencia
The Word Valentia Which Means Power, Valentia
Marnie
Sailor of the Sea
Larissa
The Lovely, Root of Larissa End, Seagull
Sunny
An English nickname that means “happy” or “sunshine,” it’s lighthearted.
Fay
Confidence, Fee, Faith, Belief
Charlie
Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband
Aisha
Happiness, Living, Wife of Prophet Muhammad, She is Life
Suzanne
Lily, Form of Susan
Mamie
Abbreviation of Mary, Pearl, Bitter, Beloved
Portia
A Gift, Roman Clan Name, Hog, Pig
Tillie
Possession
Monte
Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery, Mountain
Kristen
Christian Woman, Follower of Christ, Anointed
Emile
Imitating, Rival, Rivaling
Lulu
Renowned in Battle, Pearl, Light, Famous Warrior
Dara
Give, Son, Oak, Lord
Carrie
Female Version of Charles, Husband, Man, Melody
Bessie
Concentrated to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, House
Madelyn
Of Magdala
Neva
The Word Nivis Which is of the Meaning Snow, Snow
Libby
Pledged to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, Funny and Nature Lover
Lucretia
Rich, Profit, Wealthy, Succeed
Hadley
Heath, Clearing, Heather Meadow, Wood
Marla
From the High Tower, Lena, Magdalena, Variant of Marlene
Whitney
In the White Island, Inspired By a Place and Family Names
Vada
Lord Ganesh, Ruler Governor
Philomena
Loved One, Powerful, Strongly Beloved, Friend of Strength
Dinah
Decoration, Valley, Judgement, Avenged or Judged and Vindicated
Reina
A Queen, Form of Regina, The Element Rein Which Means Pure Clean, Council
Winona
First-Born, Firstborn Daughter
Charity
Charity, Act of Kindness, Affection, Brotherly Love
Collin
Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor
Jolene
Lene, God will Increase, Jo
Tammy
Thomasina and Other Names Beginning with Tam, Date Palm, Perfect One, Short Form of Tamara
Leilani
Heavenly Flowers, Heavenly Flower
Raven
Black Bird Like a Crow, Sunny, Raven
Ariana
To Sing, Pure, Man, Very Holy Woman
Eden
Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment
Jordan
The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored
Lorna
Crowned with Laurels, Fame, Honor, Feminine of Lawrence
Brandy
Beverage Brandy, Name of a Liquor
Griselda
Struggle, Fight, Gray, Thank You
Cecily
Blind One, Sixth
Ollie
An Olive, Form of Oliver, Elf, Warrior
Kristin
Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ
Elisa
Dedicated to God, God's Promise
Viviana
Lively, Vibrant, Life, Alive
Ezra
God's Help
Judy
Jewish, Admired, Praise, Form of Judith
Rhiannon
Rigantona Meaning Great Queen, Nymph, Goddess
Vesta
Roman Goddess Hestia, Hearth, Chimney Fire, Similar to the Greek
Raquel
Female Sheep, An Innocent Ewe, Lamb, Form of Rachel
Odette
Wealth
Sloan
An Irish surname turned first name, Sloan means “warrior” and gives off a cool, modern edge.
Mitzi
Sister, Star, The Word Mirjam with the Meaning Bitterness, Sea of Sorrow
Lorelei
Lure, Schistous Cliff, Melody,, Ambush
Elinor
the Other, Variant of Helen, Shining Light, Wealth and Honor
Kirsten
Stone Church, Christian, Follower of Christ, The Anointed One
Fiona
Faith, Vine, The Blond, Hero
Casey
Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave
Zora
Beauty, Dawn, Aurora, Whiteness
Arlene
Oath, Pledge, Child, Charlene
Devon
Defender, English and American Place Name, Bard, From Devon
Lorena
Sweet Bay Tree, Kingdom of Loather, Crowned with Laurels, Laurel
Erika
Heather, Ever-powerful, Alone-Ruler, Sole Ruler
Bob
Form of Robert, Bright, Fame, Glorious Shining
Abby
Father's Joy, My Father is Joyful
Kelsey
Fierce Island, Brave, Ceol Which Means Ship, Shining Upon Man
Mimi
Pet Name for Marilyn or Miriam, I am, Star of the Sea, Helmet
Rosemarie
Name of the Herb, Bitter Rose
Story
English in origin and quite literal, this whimsical word name is ideal for writers or dreamers.
Deirdre
Beautiful, King, Raging, Sorrowful
Leora
Light
Kiara
Little Black One, Spear, Clear, Bright
Gillian
Julia, Jove's Descendant, Youthful, Down-bearded Youth
Dorcas
Gazelle, Small Deer
Vida
Life, Found, Mistress, Few
Alva
Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe
Lavinia
Gay, Lavinium from the Stem End
Ferris
Rock, Iron Worker
Jude
Praised, Generosity, Who Gives Glory to Yahweh
Alaina
Dear Child, Precious, Rock, Tribe near the Black Sea
Gina
Forceful Mother of Blacks, Virgin, White Wave, The Queen
Nona
Inspired By the Eponymous Roman Goddess of Childbirth, Breast Milk, Ninth
Georgiana
Variant of Georgia, Farmer, Earth Worker, Earthworker
Lolita
Sorrows, Rubin, Ruby, Pain
Idalia
From Ida and Lee, Prosperous, Hardworking, Labor
Bea
Voyager through Life, Bringer of Joy, Auspicious, Happy
Flossie
Flourishing
Rosalyn
Lime-Wood Shield, Linden, Fame, Lime
Irma
Warrior, Constant Movement, Entire, Large
Gray
Grey, Gray-haired
Kylie
Boomerang
Brenna
Hill, The Word Braon Which is of the Meaning Tear Drop
Lori
Crowned with Laurel
Taryn
Young Soldier, Tara, Innocent, Rocky Hill
Jasper
The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See

