English Girl Names That Mean Happiness
English girl names that mean happiness split into two very different sources: ancient Old English roots and plain modern word-names that say the meaning outright.
Names150
OriginEnglish
MeaningHappiness
GenderGirl
Old English built happiness into its vocabulary rather than borrowing it. The root 'ead,' meaning riches or prosperity, sits inside Edith, its short form Edie, and the pet form Eadie — three ages of the same idea, from formal to playful.
Modern English took the opposite route and simply named the feeling: Chance, Lucky, Blessed, and Happy are word-names that need no translation. Parents who want the meaning spelled out, not buried in etymology, reach for these first.
Why English girl names that mean happiness split into two styles
This list shows both engines at work. Chance and Lucky are word-names for luck, plain and unmistakable, while Edith carries an Old English root that traces to 'ead' and 'gyth,' prosperity paired with war. One meaning, two very different ways of arriving at a name — spoken plainly, or inherited from a thousand years of use.
Modern blend names that echo the same warmth
Several names on this list get their warmth from sound rather than a translated root. Ellianna blends Ella and Anna, Myrah merges the invented Myra with the Sanskrit-and-Slavic 'wonderful' of Mira, and Malerie softens Valerie and Mallory together — modern blend names built for a bright, easy sound rather than a dictionary meaning. Sevyn works the same way, respelling Seven for its lucky associations.
Names List
Edith#499 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgyth,' composed of 'ead' (rich, prosperity, fortune) and 'gyth' (battle, strife), mePronounced EE-dith▶Sevyn#575 in the U.S.Creative respelling of Seven; the numeral 7, considered lucky or sacred in many traditionsPronounced SEV-un▶Ellianna#643 in the U.S.A blend of Ella (from Hebrew El meaning God) and Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or God has favorPronounced el-ee-AN-uh▶Lettie#757 in the U.S.Joy or happiness; a diminutive of Letitia, from the Latin laetitia meaning joy, gladness, or happinessPronounced LET-ee▶Nancy#967 in the U.S.Originally a medieval diminutive of Ann or Agnes, now understood as a pet form of Ann from Hebrew Hannah Pronounced NAN-see▶Joyce#1042 in the U.S.Lord; from the Breton/Celtic personal name Iodoc (lord), via Norman French Josce; later folk-etymologizedPronounced JOYSS▶Blessyn#1327 in the U.S.One who is a blessing; a gift and joyPronounced BLES-in▶Ellery#1329 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from HilaryPronounced EL-er-ee▶Edie#1762 in the U.S.Diminutive of Edith, from Old English 'ead' ('riches, prosperity') and 'gyth' ('war'), i.e. 'prosperous/rPronounced EE-dee▶Eowyn#1880 in the U.S.Horse joyPronounced AY-uh-wihn▶Lowen#2045 in the U.S.HappyPronounced LOW-ehn▶Jolee#2412 in the U.S.pretty, pleasant, joyfulPronounced JOH-lee▶Asher#2501 in the U.S.Happy, blessedPronounced ASH-uhr▶Myrah#3614 in the U.S.Variant of Myra (coined by poet Fulke Greville) and Mira (Sanskrit/Slavic 'wonderful, prosperous, peace')Pronounced MY-rah▶Karol#3775 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carol — feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman' — also evoking the joyful Christmas carol; inPronounced KAIR-əl▶Joyice#4690 in the U.S.Joyice is a decorative spelling of Joyce, a name that comes through Middle English from the Breton Josse,Pronounced JOY-iss▶Chance#4900 in the U.S.From the word chance — Old French cheance, 'fortune, luck, a fortunate happening' (from Latin cadere, 'toPronounced CHANSS▶Lucky#5218 in the U.S.From the word lucky — 'fortunate, favored by luck' (from Middle Dutch luc, 'luck, fortune'); a word-name;Pronounced LUK-ee▶Beadie#5298 in the U.S.Beadie is a rare early-American pet form. Its most likely parent is Beatrice, from the Latin for 'she whoPronounced BEE-dee▶Littie#5662 in the U.S.Littie is an old American pet name, most plausibly a short form of Letitia (Latin, 'joy, gladness') or anPronounced LIT-ee▶Lattie#5713 in the U.S.Lattie is an affectionate -ie pet form, most likely a spin on Lottie, itself short for Charlotte meaning Pronounced LAT-ee▶Mettie#5773 in the U.S.Mettie is a nineteenth-century American pet form used for several longer names, including Mehitabel (HebrPronounced MET-ee▶Floyce#6015 in the U.S.Floyce is best read as a blended coinage, joining the Floy- of Floy or Floyd (Floy itself a pet form of FPronounced FLOYSS▶Ileta#6196 in the U.S.Ileta reads as an I- elaboration of Leta, a name from the Latin laetus, 'glad' or 'joyful' (also seen in Pronounced eye-LEE-tuh▶Rejoice#6324 in the U.S.From the word rejoice — 'to feel or show great joy; to be glad' (via Old French rejoir)Pronounced rih-JOYSS▶Loeta#6616 in the U.S.Loeta is a variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus or laeta, meaning glad or joyful; it also sits near thePronounced loh-EE-tuh▶Carolle#6709 in the U.S.Carolle is a French-flavored spelling of Carol or Carole, a feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic fPronounced KAIR-ol▶Guyla#6923 in the U.S.Guyla is best explained as a phonetic variant of Gayla or Gail (English, from Abigail, 'father's joy') orPronounced GY-luh▶Elleri#6996 in the U.S.A spelling of Ellery — variously 'cheerful; joyful' (from Hilary) and 'from the alder-tree island' (Old EPronounced EL-er-ee▶Merry#7117 in the U.S.From the English word merry, 'cheerful; happy; full of gladness' (also a pet form of Mercy/Meredith); a wPronounced MAIR-ee▶Joyell#7239 in the U.S.Joyell joins the English word 'joy' to the French feminine ending -elle; it is a transparent coinage meanPronounced joy-EL▶Joyel#7709 in the U.S.Joyel is a small American coinage blending the English word Joy — 'gladness, delight' — with an -el/-ellePronounced joy-EL▶Revel#7853 in the U.S.From the English word revel, 'to revel; merrymaking; festivity; joyous celebration' (also an English surnPronounced REH-vel▶Charmian#7879 in the U.S.Charmian derives from the Greek kharma, 'joy, source of delight,' related to charis, 'grace.' It is best Pronounced KAR-mee-un▶Happiness#8093 in the U.S.From the English word happiness, 'happiness; joy; contentment; good fortune' (from hap, 'luck; chance'); Pronounced HAP-ee-nuss▶Latish#8138 in the U.S.Latish is a trimmed form of Latisha, the American name built from the La- prefix and Tisha, a pet form ofPronounced lah-TEESH▶Gayl#8326 in the U.S.Gayl is a trimmed spelling of Gail, itself a short form of Abigail, from Hebrew avigayil, 'my father is jPronounced GAYL▶Blessed#8507 in the U.S.From the English word blessed — 'favoured; consecrated; holy; fortunate'; a virtue/word-name; we note thePronounced BLEST▶Carollee#8582 in the U.S.Carollee joins Carol and Lee into one written name. Carol comes from Carolus, the Latin form of Charles, Pronounced KAIR-uh-lee▶Happy#8605 in the U.S.From the English word happy — 'joyful; cheerful; fortunate' (via hap, 'luck; chance'); a word-name; we noPronounced HAP-ee▶Alyzea#8749 in the U.S.Alyzea reads as a decorative elaboration of Aliza/Aleeza, the Hebrew name meaning joyful, with a nod to EPronounced uh-LEE-zee-uh▶Glee#8755 in the U.S.Glee is an English word-name meaning joy or lively delight, from the Old English gleo, which also meant mPronounced GLEE▶Blyss#9013 in the U.S.A spelling of Bliss — from the Old English bliss, 'perfect joy; gladness; happiness' (also a surname); wePronounced BLISS▶Detrice#9030 in the U.S.Detrice pairs the productive De- prefix with the -trice ending of Beatrice and Latrice. It is a sound-driPronounced duh-TREES▶Latice#9190 in the U.S.Latice is a short form or respelling of Latisha and Leticia, names from the Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'glaPronounced luh-TEES▶Toye#9246 in the U.S.Toye is a short American girl's name usually read either as the affectionate word 'toy', long used to meaPronounced TOY▶Sharmain#9407 in the U.S.Sharmain is a phonetic respelling of Charmaine, a name whose roots are debated. It is often linked to LatPronounced shar-MAIN▶Sunflower#9455 in the U.S.From the word sunflower — the tall, golden flower that turns toward the sun; a flower/word-name, connotinPronounced SUN-flow-er▶Luwana#9802 in the U.S.Luwana is a phonetic spelling of Luana, a name popularized by a 1932 film set in Polynesia. It is often rPronounced loo-WAH-nuh▶Joycelynn#9838 in the U.S.A modern blend of Joyce ('joyful; a lord', from Latin/Breton) and Jocelyn ('a member of the Gauts'); routPronounced JOY-suh-lin▶Marni#9968 in the U.S.Variously from the Hebrew Marnina, 'to rejoice; cause of joy', and a pet form of Marina/Marion ('of the sPronounced MAR-nee▶Letesha#10116 in the U.S.Letesha is a phonetic variant of Letitia or Latisha, names from the Latin laetitia, meaning 'joy' or 'glaPronounced leh-TEE-shuh▶Tatumn#10164 in the U.S.A spelling of Tatum — from the Old English, 'Tata's homestead' (from Tata, 'cheerful/bringer of joy', + hPronounced TAY-tum▶Tayte#10167 in the U.S.A spelling of Tate — from the Old Norse teitr, 'cheerful; glad; bringer of joy'; used for both sexesPronounced TAYT▶Eadie#10468 in the U.S.A pet form of Edith, from the Old English Eadgyth, 'rich/prosperous in war' (ead, 'wealth/prosperity', + Pronounced EE-dee▶Malerie#10740 in the U.S.A modern respelling that blends the sounds of Valerie ('strong; healthy') and Mallory (a French surname, Pronounced MAL-uh-ree▶Malori#10797 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Mallory, from the Old French malheure, 'unfortunate, unlucky,' used as a nickname anPronounced MAL-uh-ree▶Gaile#10806 in the U.S.Gaile is a decorative spelling of Gail/Gayle, originally a short form of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigail, 'mPronounced GAYL▶Deatrice#10875 in the U.S.Deatrice recasts Beatrice, from Latin Beatrix, 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed'. Swapping the openPronounced DEE-uh-triss▶Winston#11019 in the U.S.From an Old English place name and surname, variously 'joy stone' or 'friend's town/settlement.' Famous vPronounced WIN-stun▶Zaidee#11045 in the U.S.A respelling of Zadie/Zaydee, in the Sadie family (a pet form of Sarah, 'princess; lady'), sometimes alsoPronounced ZAY-dee▶Aeowyn#11087 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Eowyn, the shield-maiden of Rohan in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' — frPronounced AY-oh-win▶Joice#11102 in the U.S.Joice is a variant spelling of Joyce, which came to English through the medieval name Josse, from the BrePronounced JOYSS▶Bee#11226 in the U.S.A tiny one-beat name: Bee reads either as the busy garden insect (a sweet nature pick) or as a pet form oPronounced BEE▶Edlyn#11333 in the U.S.From the Old English Eadlin, tied to the roots ead- ('wealth; prosperity; blessing') — sometimes read as Pronounced ED-lin▶Lateasha#11333 in the U.S.Lateasha is a coined American name of the later twentieth century, formed with the popular prefix La- andPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Effy#11334 in the U.S.A pet form of Euphemia, from the Greek Euphemia, 'well-spoken; of good repute; auspicious speech.' Used aPronounced EF-ee▶Joia#11541 in the U.S.From the Italian Gioia, 'joy; delight; jewel,' respelled Joia; also read as a variant of the English Joy.Pronounced JOY-ah▶Joye#11591 in the U.S.A one-syllable respelling of Joy, the English word 'great happiness; delight' -- also an old form of JoycPronounced JOY▶Roena#11716 in the U.S.An early-1900s variant of Rowena, a name of uncertain Old English/Germanic roots often read as 'fame' + 'Pronounced roh-EE-nuh▶Mallori#11722 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Mallory, from the Old French malheure, 'unlucky; unfortunate' — a surname turned giPronounced MAL-uh-ree▶Tila#12021 in the U.S.Tila reads as Sanskrit 'til' ('sesame seed', an auspicious grain) or as a short form of names like MatildPronounced TEE-luh▶Winny#12047 in the U.S.Winny is a spelling of Winnie, a short form of Winifred, from Welsh Gwenfrewi ('blessed reconciliation; hPronounced WIN-ee▶Caryl#12097 in the U.S.Caryl is a variant of Carol, a feminine form linked to Charles (Germanic karl, 'free man'), also read as Pronounced KAIR-il▶Abbi#12129 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Abigail, from the Hebrew for 'my father's joy; source of joy.' The -i ending giPronounced AB-ee▶Carolann#12375 in the U.S.A combo of Carol (from Charles, 'free man,' also 'song of joy') and Ann (from Hannah, 'grace; favor'), wrPronounced KAIR-oh-lan▶Delight#12453 in the U.S.A word name from the English delight, 'great pleasure; joy; a source of happiness' (via Old French delit)Pronounced dih-LYTE▶Edythe#12478 in the U.S.An early-20th-century spelling of Edith, from Old English Eadgyth: ead ('riches, prosperity') plus gyth (Pronounced EE-dith▶Joyanna#12701 in the U.S.Joyanna is a modern compound of Joy (English, 'gladness; delight') and Anna (from the Hebrew Hannah, 'graPronounced joy-AN-uh▶Ticia#13119 in the U.S.Ticia is a clipped form drawn from the middle of Leticia (from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness') or PatricPronounced TEE-shuh▶Seeley#13237 in the U.S.An English surname from the Old English saelig, 'blessed; happy; fortunate' - familiar to some as Agent SPronounced SEE-lee▶Charmin#13526 in the U.S.Charmin clips Charmaine, from Greek Charmian ('delight, joy'); many parents also connected it to the EnglPronounced shar-MEEN▶Leetta#13581 in the U.S.Leetta is an ornate variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus, glad or joyful, dressed with the fashionable Pronounced lee-ET-uh▶Joyceann#13665 in the U.S.Joyceann is a mid-century compound of Joyce, from the medieval Josse (and folk-linked to joy), and Ann, tPronounced JOYS-an▶Tish#13750 in the U.S.Tish is an affectionate short form of Letitia, and sometimes of Patricia. Letitia comes from the Latin laPronounced TISH▶Ellawynn#13929 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Ella (from a Germanic root, or short for Eleanor) to the -wynn ending, which echoePronounced EL-uh-win▶Felisha#13984 in the U.S.A phonetic American respelling of Felicia, from Latin felix, 'happy, fortunate, lucky'. The meaning ridesPronounced fuh-LEE-shuh▶Ferrah#13986 in the U.S.A respelling of Arabic Farah, 'joy, happiness, delight', also known in the West through the spelling FarrPronounced FEH-rah▶Gayle#14005 in the U.S.A spelling of Gail, itself a short form of Abigail, from Hebrew Avigayil — 'my father rejoices' or 'my faPronounced GAYL▶Carolanne#14133 in the U.S.Carolanne joins Carol - a feminine of Charles, from Germanic for 'free man', and also the word for a joyfPronounced KAIR-oh-lan▶Farran#14145 in the U.S.Farran is chiefly a surname pressed into use as a first name. Its likeliest root is Old French ferrant, 'Pronounced FAIR-uhn▶Joyann#14231 in the U.S.A mid-century American blend of Joy ('gladness; delight,' from Latin gaudia) and Ann (from Hebrew Hannah,Pronounced joy-AN▶Joylynn#14232 in the U.S.A modern American blend of Joy ('gladness; delight') with the popular suffix -lynn (from Lynn, itself froPronounced JOY-lin▶Joyelle#14378 in the U.S.A modern extension of Joy ('joy; great happiness; delight') with the French-styled -elle ending, akin to Pronounced joy-EL▶Joyful#14379 in the U.S.The English word joyful ('full of joy; feeling or showing great happiness') used directly as a virtue namPronounced JOY-ful▶Joylyn#14380 in the U.S.A modern blend of Joy (the English word, 'joy; gladness; delight') with the -lyn ending. A bright, cheerfPronounced JOY-lin▶Konnie#14384 in the U.S.Konnie is a K- spelling of Connie, the pet form of Constance (and of Cornelia and Consuelo). Constance coPronounced KON-ee▶Layomie#14442 in the U.S.A rare recent name with no settled etymology. It may draw on the Yoruba element layo ('joy', as in AdelayPronounced lay-OH-mee▶Macari#14511 in the U.S.Macari is an Italian and Sicilian surname, related to the Greek makarios, 'blessed; happy' (the root behiPronounced muh-KAR-ee▶Leeta#14566 in the U.S.Leeta is a spelling variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus, glad or joyful, and linked in myth to Leto, mPronounced LEE-tuh▶Leatrice#14652 in the U.S.A coined blend of Lea (Leah) and Beatrice (Latin, 'she who brings happiness'), popularized by the silent-Pronounced LEE-uh-triss▶Latesha#14786 in the U.S.Latesha is a coined American name blending the La- prefix with the -tesha/-ticia sound of Leticia, from LPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Pharah#14810 in the U.S.Most naturally a respelling of Farah — the Arabic farah, 'joy; happiness'. The Ph- spelling is modern styPronounced FAR-uh▶Roniyah#14879 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining a Ron- opening to the -iyah ending seen in Aaliyah, Aniyah, and ManiyahPronounced roh-NEE-uh▶Sadi#14908 in the U.S.Usually a pared-down spelling of Sadie, itself a pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'lady; noblewoman'). SeparatePronounced SAY-dee▶Farron#14917 in the U.S.Farron is used here as a girl's name drawn from an English surname, itself from the Old French 'ferrant',Pronounced FAIR-uhn▶Skilar#14979 in the U.S.A respelling of Skylar, itself an English phonetic form of the Dutch surname Schuyler, generally taken asPronounced SKY-lur▶Carilyn#15205 in the U.S.Carilyn is a respelled, blended form of Carolyn, itself a variant of Caroline. The root Carol traces to CPronounced KAIR-uh-lin▶Gayla#15242 in the U.S.Most likely an elaboration of Gay or Gayle, from Gail, a short form of Abigail (Hebrew, 'my father's joy'Pronounced GAY-luh▶Abbigayle#15306 in the U.S.Abbigayle is a decorative respelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' or 'my fathPronounced AB-ih-gayl▶Veatrice#15374 in the U.S.Veatrice is a phonetic respelling of Beatrice, from the Latin Beatrix, tied to beatus, 'blessed' or 'happPronounced VEE-uh-triss▶Toyia#15457 in the U.S.Toyia is a coined elaboration of Toya, best known from Latoya (a La- prefixed name whose second element mPronounced TOY-ee-uh▶Latishia#15469 in the U.S.Latishia is a spelling of Latisha, which combines the La- prefix with Leticia/Tisha; through Leticia it tPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Tris#15532 in the U.S.Tris is a short form, historically clipped from Beatrice (Latin, 'she who brings happiness') or Tristan. Pronounced TRISS▶Lateisha#15581 in the U.S.Lateisha is a modern American coinage joining the La- prefix to a -teisha sound, closely echoing Latisha Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Felecia#15583 in the U.S.A respelling of Felicia, the feminine of Latin Felix, 'lucky, happy, fortunate.' The -e- spelling was a mPronounced fuh-LEE-shuh▶Lateshia#15776 in the U.S.Lateshia is a phonetic spelling of Latisha, an African American favorite derived from Letitia/Leticia, frPronounced lah-TEE-shah▶Alysah#15822 in the U.S.Alysah is a decorative respelling that blends Alyssa with Aliza. Alyssa comes from the alyssum flower, whPronounced uh-LEE-suh▶Falisha#15877 in the U.S.Falisha is a variant that reworks Felicia — from the Latin felix, 'happy, fortunate' — into the fashionabPronounced fuh-LEE-shuh▶Edwina#15889 in the U.S.From the Old English Eadwine, 'rich friend; prosperous friend' — the feminine of Edwin. A vintage, dignifPronounced ed-WEE-nah▶Abagayle#15918 in the U.S.Abagayle is a heavily respelled form of Abigail, from the Hebrew 'Avigayil', usually translated 'my fathePronounced AB-ah-gale▶Joycie#16266 in the U.S.Joycie is an affectionate -ie form of Joyce, which traces to the Norman name Josse, honoring the Breton sPronounced JOY-see▶Jelisa#16269 in the U.S.Jelisa is a coined name, a Je- form echoing Jalisa and the older Felisa, from Latin felix, 'lucky, happy'Pronounced juh-LEE-suh▶Falicity#16327 in the U.S.Falicity is a phonetic respelling of Felicity, which comes from the Latin felicitas, meaning happiness, lPronounced fuh-LISS-ih-tee▶Kaleea#16391 in the U.S.A modern spelling with no documented etymology of its own. Its nearest documented neighbour is the HawaiiPronounced kuh-LEE-uh▶Edy#16544 in the U.S.A short spelling of Edie, the pet form of Edith, from Old English Eadgyth, 'prosperous/blessed in war.' CPronounced EE-dee▶Lajoy#16600 in the U.S.Lajoy joins the fashionable La- prefix to the word-name Joy, from the Middle English joie, 'gladness, delPronounced luh-JOY▶Lissy#16635 in the U.S.A playful pet form of names like Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'God is my oath') or Felicity ('happiness') — a brighPronounced LIS-ee▶Mally#16735 in the U.S.Mally reads as a pet form used as a full name — most plausibly clipped from Mallory ('unlucky', from NormPronounced MAL-ee▶Ranita#16814 in the U.S.Ranita is a Hebrew girl's name from ranah, 'to sing, to rejoice,' giving 'song' or 'joy.' In American usePronounced ruh-NEE-tuh▶Velicia#16839 in the U.S.Velicia mirrors Felicia, the Latin name from felix meaning lucky or happy, with the opening F swapped forPronounced vuh-LEE-shuh▶Caroll#16976 in the U.S.Caroll is a spelling variant of Carol, which began as a short form of Caroline — the feminine of Charles,Pronounced KAIR-uhl▶Sharol#17259 in the U.S.Sharol reads as a blend of Sharon and Carol. Sharon is a Hebrew place name, the fertile 'Plain of Sharon'Pronounced SHAIR-ul▶Sparkle#17297 in the U.S.From the English word sparkle, 'a small flash of shining light; to glitter and shine.' A joyful, luminousPronounced SPAR-kul▶Farin#17418 in the U.S.Farin is best read as a variant of Farrin or Farrah. Farrah comes from the Arabic for 'joy' or 'happinessPronounced FAIR-in▶Joyanne#17449 in the U.S.Joyanne is a compound name joining Joy, the English word for gladness (from Latin gaudia), with Anne, froPronounced joy-ANN▶Winley#17499 in the U.S.A modern surname-style coinage; by its parts (win, 'friend; joy,' + leah, 'meadow') it reads 'friend's mePronounced WIN-lee▶Wynlee#17529 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining the Welsh element wyn/gwyn ('white; fair; blessed; joy') with the fashionable -lPronounced WIN-lee▶Zeldy#17563 in the U.S.A pet form that echoes Zelda, itself a short form of Griselda ('grey fighting maid') and used in Yiddish Pronounced ZEL-dee▶Joyah#17709 in the U.S.A modern extension of Joy ('joy; great happiness; delight') with a soft -ah ending, in the word-name tradPronounced JOY-uh▶Lecia#17997 in the U.S.Lecia is a clipped form drawn from the ends of Alicia, Felicia or Leticia — Latin-rooted names meaning 'nPronounced LEE-shuh▶Latecia#18014 in the U.S.Latecia is a spelling in the Latisha/Leticia family, all growing from the Latin laetitia ('joy, gladness'Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Joylene#18634 in the U.S.Joylene joins the word-name Joy, from Old French 'joie' and Latin 'gaudium' (joy, gladness), with the fasPronounced JOY-leen▶Merri#18652 in the U.S.Merri is a bright spelling of the English word merry ('joyful, cheerful'), and it can also serve as a shoPronounced MAIR-ee▶Teasha#18933 in the U.S.Teasha is a modern coinage whose sound echoes Aisha, from the Arabic for 'alive' or 'living', and Tisha, Pronounced TEE-shuh▶Tysha#19099 in the U.S.Tysha is a clipped, respelled form of Latisha (or Latoya-era coinages) and cousin to Tisha, drawn from LePronounced TY-shuh▶Trixy#20356 in the U.S.Trixy is a playful spelling of Trixie, the pet form of Beatrix and Beatrice. The Latin root is usually rePronounced TRIK-see▶HainaNo single documented etymology. Haina sits near Arabic and Japanese Hana ('happiness'; 'flower') and nearPronounced HAY-nah▶KhleverA modern respelling of Clover — the three-leaf meadow flower, long a symbol of luck (the lucky four-leaf Pronounced KLOH-vur▶WynsleeWynslee is a modern respelling in the Winslet/Winsley family; the -ley ending is Old English leah, 'clearPronounced WINZ-lee▶
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Frequently Asked
What does Edith mean?
Edith comes from Old English 'ead' (riches, prosperity) and 'gyth' (war), giving 'prosperous in war.' It's been used by queens and saints since before the Norman Conquest, and it's rising again today.