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Vintage Girl Names
4462 names, each with its meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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Vintage girl names are having a full-on revival — the charming, slightly old-fashioned names of great-grandmothers, back and lovelier than ever. The sweet classics lead: Mabel, Hattie, Maisie and Maggie.
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Missi#11834 in the U.S.Missi is a spelling of Missy, the affectionate nickname often used for Melissa or Melinda and a▶Koni#11836 in the U.S.Koni is a K-spelling of Connie, the familiar pet form of Constance, from the Latin 'constantia'▶Laquanta#11837 in the U.S.Laquanta is a modern American coinage that blends the flowing La- prefix with Quanta, echoing n▶Robertha#11853 in the U.S.Robertha is a feminine elaboration of Robert, from Germanic hrod meaning fame and beraht meanin▶Shelva#11853 in the U.S.Shelva is a rare early-to-mid-century American name of uncertain origin. It may relate to Shelb▶Margery#11854 in the U.S.A medieval English form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.' Borne by the mystic an▶Myria#11855 in the U.S.Myria reads as an elaboration of Myra, a name invented by the poet Fulke Greville, and as a sof▶Florine#11859 in the U.S.An -ine elaboration of Flora or Florence, from Latin flos, 'flower,' and florens, 'flourishing.▶Fontella#11860 in the U.S.Fontella reads as a coinage, most likely evoking 'fountain' (Latin fons) with an -ella ending; ▶Ardelia#11861 in the U.S.Ardelia is a graceful Latinate girl's name generally linked to Latin ardere, 'to burn' or 'be w▶Tawnee#11870 in the U.S.Tawnee respells Tawny, from the English/Old French word 'tawny' (a warm sandy-brown), used as a▶Anitria#11879 in the U.S.Anitria elaborates Anita, a Spanish diminutive of Ann, itself from Hannah, the Hebrew for 'grac▶Genita#11879 in the U.S.Genita has no clear single-root etymology; it most likely reflects a mid-century American habit▶Dedra#11882 in the U.S.Dedra is a phonetic variant of Deirdre, a name from Irish legend whose meaning is uncertain — o▶Antoinetta#11893 in the U.S.Antoinetta is an Italian feminine diminutive of Antonio (Anthony), from the old Roman family na▶Shawni#11895 in the U.S.Shawni is a feminine -i respelling of Shawna, itself a feminine of Shawn (Sean), the Irish form▶Shiela#11897 in the U.S.Shiela is a metathesized spelling of Sheila, the anglicized form of Irish Síle, itself from the▶Sinda#11897 in the U.S.Sinda is usually a clipped form of Lucinda, the Latinate name built on 'lux,' 'light'; some fam▶Frenchie#11901 in the U.S.Frenchie is a nickname-name, used most often as an affectionate pet form of Frances or of a Fre▶Rhonda#11903 in the U.S.A Welsh-rooted name linked to the Rhondda valley and river (from rhon, 'spear,' and da, 'good' ▶Arnita#11905 in the U.S.Arnita is a feminine elaboration built on an Arn- root, most plausibly Arnold or Arna, from Ger▶Rosalynne#11912 in the U.S.A decorative spelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind, blending Rosa ('rose') with a -lyn ending; Rosalind ▶Rosealee#11913 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosalie, itself from Latin Rosa ('rose') — an old French and English flo▶Rubee#11919 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Ruby, the red gemstone, from Latin rubeus ('red'). A cheerful vintage je▶Birgit#11925 in the U.S.Birgit is a Scandinavian and German form of Bridget, ultimately from the Irish Brighid. Brighid▶Theola#11933 in the U.S.Theola pairs the Greek theos, 'god,' with the graceful -ola ending fashionable a century ago, g▶Sondi#11934 in the U.S.Sondi is a playful respelling in the Sandy/Sondra family, short forms of Sandra and Alexandra (▶Pola#11935 in the U.S.Pola is a Polish and Yiddish name, made internationally visible by the Polish-born silent film ▶Pamelia#11940 in the U.S.An extended form of Pamela, a name coined by the poet Philip Sidney from Greek pan, 'all,' and ▶Assunta#11942 in the U.S.Assunta is an Italian religious name honoring the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven, fr▶Sayde#11942 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Sadie, the affectionate pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'princess; noblewoman')▶Peggi#11949 in the U.S.Peggi is a stylized spelling of Peggy, a long-standing pet form of Margaret, from Greek margari▶Yasuko#11949 in the U.S.Yasuko is a Japanese feminine name ending in -ko 'child'. The element yasu is most often writte▶Phylis#11953 in the U.S.Phylis is a spelling of Phyllis, from the Greek phyllon ('leaf, foliage'); in myth Phyllis was ▶Bianco#11957 in the U.S.Bianco is the Italian word for 'white' and a common Italian surname; its feminine form is Bianc▶Sharlene#11958 in the U.S.A spelling of Charlene, a feminine of Charles (Germanic, 'free man'; the diminutive read as 'li▶Melissaann#11960 in the U.S.Melissaann joins two names into one: Melissa, from the Greek melissa, 'bee' or 'honeybee,' and ▶Lil#11970 in the U.S.Lil is a clipped pet form of Lillian or Lily. Lily is the flower name, from the Latin lilium, l▶Brenetta#11971 in the U.S.Brenetta joins Bren, the short form of Brenda, with the affectionate Italian-style ending -etta▶Bridgit#11977 in the U.S.Bridgit is a spelling of Bridget, the anglicized Irish Brighid, borne by the goddess and by Sai▶Rubye#11979 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Ruby, the jewel name from the gemstone, whose name traces to the Latin 'r▶Bridgitt#11980 in the U.S.Bridgitt is a spelling variant of Bridget, from the Irish Brighid, 'the exalted one' or 'the hi▶Tamma#11981 in the U.S.Tamma reads as a compact name related to Tamar or Tamara, from Hebrew for 'date palm', or as a ▶Tarri#11982 in the U.S.Tarri is an a-spelled form of Terri, the pet form of Teresa, an old name of uncertain Greek roo▶Candiss#11986 in the U.S.Candiss is a phonetic spelling of Candace, sometimes seen as Candice. The name comes from Kanda▶Tuere#11987 in the U.S.Tuere's exact root could not be confirmed; its sound and its debut date in 1971 place it with t▶Brittiny#11992 in the U.S.Brittiny is a variant spelling of Brittany, the name of the Celtic region of northwestern Franc▶Florita#11994 in the U.S.Florita is the Spanish diminutive of Flora, adding the affectionate -ita to the Latin flos, 'fl▶Luvinia#12002 in the U.S.Luvinia is a folk respelling of Lavinia, softening the first vowel toward 'luv.' Lavinia is a n▶Rhondalyn#12014 in the U.S.Rhondalyn joins Rhonda to the popular -lyn ending. Rhonda is usually traced to the Rhondda vall▶Theora#12018 in the U.S.Theora reads as a Greek-rooted name tied to 'theoria' ('contemplation; beholding; viewing') or ▶Vernee#12018 in the U.S.Vernee is a dressed-up feminine built on Verna/Vern, from Latin 'vernus', 'of spring' or 'verda▶Tobie#12024 in the U.S.Tobie is a feminine form of Toby/Tobias, from Hebrew 'Toviyahu', 'God is good' (or 'the Lord is▶Vonita#12026 in the U.S.Vonita's origin is not firmly documented; it most plausibly formed as an American coinage combi▶Tuesday#12027 in the U.S.An English day name: 'Tuesday' comes from Old English 'Tiwesdaeg', 'Tiw's day', for the Norse g▶Rondi#12028 in the U.S.Rondi is an affectionate spelling of the pet form of Rhonda, a twentieth-century coinage someti▶Carren#12029 in the U.S.Carren is a variant spelling of Karen (and the close Caron), the Danish short form of Katherine▶Lavenia#12029 in the U.S.Lavenia is a folk-respelling of Lavinia, the name of the legendary Latin princess who married A▶Vicki#12036 in the U.S.Vicki is a short form of Victoria, from Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory'. A bright, friendly ▶Vinnie#12037 in the U.S.Vinnie is a short form of names like Lavinia, Vincentia, or Davina; via Vincentia it ties to La▶Renia#12038 in the U.S.Renia is a short, affectionate form of names like Irene, from the Greek for peace, or Renata, f▶Charletta#12044 in the U.S.Charletta is an elaborated feminine of Charles, in the Charlotte/Charlene family. Charles comes▶Winny#12047 in the U.S.Winny is a spelling of Winnie, a short form of Winifred, from Welsh Gwenfrewi ('blessed reconci▶Wynnona#12053 in the U.S.Wynnona is a spelling of Winona, from Dakota (Sioux) Winona, 'firstborn daughter'. A meaningful▶Margueritte#12054 in the U.S.Margueritte is a doubled-t French styling of Marguerite, from Greek margarites, 'pearl', and al▶Cherlynn#12055 in the U.S.Cherlynn combines Cher, from the French cher/chere meaning 'dear, beloved,' with the -lynn endi▶Chiquitta#12066 in the U.S.Chiquitta comes from the Spanish chiquita, the affectionate diminutive of chica, 'girl,' meanin▶Arleene#12068 in the U.S.Arleene is a doubled-e spelling of Arlene, a girl's name of debated origin sometimes linked to ▶Tomeko#12069 in the U.S.Tomeko is a Japanese feminine name ending in ko, child, a very common suffix for girls of its e▶Katharin#12070 in the U.S.Katharin is a variant spelling of Katherine, the enduring Greek name whose form was influenced ▶Chauntae#12071 in the U.S.Chauntae is a decorative form of Chante, which comes from the French chanter, 'to sing,' with c▶Crystall#12071 in the U.S.Crystall is a respelling of the gem name Crystal, from Greek krystallos, which meant clear ice ▶Jerie#12071 in the U.S.Jerie is a spelling of Jeri, itself a short form of longer names like Geraldine (Germanic, 'rul▶Marletta#12076 in the U.S.Marletta blends the Mar- opening of names like Marla and Marlene with the Italian diminutive su▶Chiffon#12084 in the U.S.Chiffon is the English fashion word for a light, sheer fabric, borrowed from the French 'chiffo▶Torrie#12086 in the U.S.Torrie is a pet form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria ('victory'), or of Tory. The bright -▶Chermaine#12090 in the U.S.Chermaine is a spelling of Charmaine, a name whose roots are debated. It is often tied to the L▶Tresea#12090 in the U.S.Tresea is a variant of Theresa, or of its short form Tressa, respelled with an -ea ending. Ther▶Caryl#12097 in the U.S.Caryl is a variant of Carol, a feminine form linked to Charles (Germanic karl, 'free man'), als▶Cathern#12099 in the U.S.Cathern is a syncopated spelling of Catherine, dropping the middle vowel to match the everyday ▶Jannetta#12100 in the U.S.Jannetta joins the Jan- of Janet and Jeanette to the ornamental -etta ending. Those parent name▶Valeda#12109 in the U.S.Valeda most plausibly draws on the Latin valere, 'to be strong, to be well,' the same root shar▶Ceola#12110 in the U.S.Ceola is an early-twentieth-century Southern American girls' name whose root is not securely do▶Willah#12110 in the U.S.A soft -h spelling of Willa, the feminine of William, from Old Germanic roots meaning 'will; re▶Walida#12112 in the U.S.Walida is an Arabic girl's name from the root w-l-d, 'to give birth,' meaning 'newborn girl' or▶Valeta#12113 in the U.S.Valeta is an early-1900s name of uncertain origin. It may draw on the Latin valens, strong, ech▶Crystale#12115 in the U.S.Crystale is a dressed-up spelling of Crystal, the gemstone and jewelry word that comes from Gre▶Rochele#12115 in the U.S.Rochele is a one-l spelling of Rochelle, a French name from roche, 'rock,' with a small-size en▶Wandra#12115 in the U.S.Wandra is a spun-out version of Wanda, adding an -ra to the familiar name. Wanda is Slavic, con▶Sheenah#12117 in the U.S.Sheenah is a respelling of Sheena, itself an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Sine, which▶Cyndie#12118 in the U.S.Cyndie is a decorative spelling of Cindy, the pet form of Cynthia — Greek for 'woman from Mount▶Julaine#12120 in the U.S.Julaine is a coined elaboration that pairs the Ju- of Julie or Julia with the French-flavored e▶Winfred#12124 in the U.S.Winfred here is a girl's name, a spelling of Winifred, which comes from the Welsh Gwenfrewi, ro▶Arlinda#12127 in the U.S.Arlinda is a mid-century American coinage, most naturally read as an elaboration of Arlene with▶Kimika#12128 in the U.S.Kimika is most plausibly an American elaboration of Kim or Kimberly, extended with a fashionabl▶Denyce#12129 in the U.S.Denyce is a decorative spelling of Denise, the French feminine of Denis, which comes ultimately▶Dorinda#12145 in the U.S.Dorinda is a seventeenth-century literary coinage, formed from Dora or Dorothy (Greek doron, 'g▶Wannetta#12150 in the U.S.Wannetta is an American coinage in the -etta family, echoing names like Nettie, Juanita, and Wa▶Sanita#12152 in the U.S.Sanita is a rare girl's name with more than one plausible thread. It most likely arose in Ameri▶Aemilia#12153 in the U.S.Aemilia is the original Latin form of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, u▶Wileen#12154 in the U.S.Wileen is a feminine coinage built from the Wil- element, as in Wilhelmina and Wilma, plus the ▶Dawnelle#12155 in the U.S.Dawnelle joins the word-name Dawn to the fashionable -elle ending of Danielle and Rochelle. Daw▶Willia#12155 in the U.S.Willia is a feminine coinage from William, itself Germanic wil, 'will, desire,' plus helm, 'hel▶Elese#12159 in the U.S.Elese respells Elise, the French short form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew Elisheva,▶Karron#12159 in the U.S.Karron is a doubled-consonant respelling of Karen, the Danish short form of Katherine, from the▶Drema#12160 in the U.S.Drema is an Appalachian regional name of uncertain origin, popularly connected to the word 'dre▶Jonda#12166 in the U.S.Jonda is a mid-century American coinage that joins the popular Jo- opening of names like Joan a▶Dawne#12168 in the U.S.An -e spelling of Dawn, the English word for 'daybreak; the first light of morning.' A mid-cent▶Willadean#12179 in the U.S.An older American compound name joining Willa (feminine of William, 'resolute protection; will-▶Sylvania#12181 in the U.S.Sylvania is an elaborated form of Silvia/Sylvia, from the Latin silva, 'forest, woodland,' exte▶Doree#12201 in the U.S.Doree is a decorative pet form of Dora, which is short for Dorothy or Theodora, from Greek 'dor▶Renita#12213 in the U.S.A feminine name of Latin flavor, generally read as an elaboration of Rena or a relative of Rena▶Sherian#12213 in the U.S.Sherian is a twentieth-century American coinage that blends the Sher-/Sharon sound with an -ian▶Dorsey#12219 in the U.S.Dorsey is a surname used as a first name, from the Anglo-Norman d'Orsay, 'from Orsay', a place ▶Merita#12219 in the U.S.Merita rests on the Latin meritus ('deserving, earned, worthy'), giving 'of merit'; it also wor▶Trula#12227 in the U.S.Trula is an early-twentieth-century American girls' name of uncertain root. It most plausibly c▶Annelle#12237 in the U.S.Annelle is an elaborated form of Anne ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah), finished with the French-f▶Anniemae#12240 in the U.S.Anniemae joins Annie (a pet form of Anne, 'grace') with Mae (from Mary or May, linked to 'pearl▶Anola#12241 in the U.S.Anola is a rare early-American name whose root is uncertain. It may be an elaboration of Anna/A▶Ellan#12241 in the U.S.Ellan is a variant spelling of Ellen, the enduring English form of Helen, from the Greek Helene▶Valetta#12255 in the U.S.Valetta most likely echoes Valletta, the capital of Malta, named for a knight of the sixteenth ▶Arletta#12260 in the U.S.Arletta is a diminutive of Arlette, itself linked to Germanic roots for 'eagle' or to the -ette▶Dawnell#12263 in the U.S.Dawnell is a coined American name that adds the stylish -ell or -elle ending to Dawn. Dawn is s▶Jolynne#12268 in the U.S.Jolynne blends Jo, from Josephine or Joan, with Lynne, a graceful spin on Lynn ultimately from ▶Susa#12268 in the U.S.Susa is most often a short form of Susanna or Susan, whose Hebrew root shoshannah means 'lily' ▶Verdell#12270 in the U.S.Verdell extends the vintage names Verda and Verdie with the popular early-century suffix -ell. ▶Debralee#12273 in the U.S.Debralee joins Debra, the streamlined spelling of Deborah, to the tag-name Lee. Deborah is Hebr▶Deeanne#12275 in the U.S.Deeanne is a mid-century compound joining Dee, a pet form often from D-initial names, with Anne▶Donnette#12276 in the U.S.Donnette adds the French diminutive -ette to Donna, the Italian word and name meaning 'lady.' T▶Tamekia#12283 in the U.S.Tamekia is a 1970s American coinage, an elaboration of Tameka or Tamika with an added -ia. It h▶Annita#12284 in the U.S.Annita is a doubled-n spelling of Anita, the Spanish pet form of Ana, from the Hebrew Hannah, '▶Wenda#12284 in the U.S.Wenda reads as a variant of Wanda, a Slavic name linked to the Wends, a West Slavic people, and▶Shavon#12285 in the U.S.A phonetic American spelling of Siobhan, the Irish form of Joan/Jane, ultimately from the Hebre▶Attie#12313 in the U.S.Attie is an affectionate pet form, historically used as a full first name, most often standing ▶Donette#12331 in the U.S.Donette is a -ette diminutive of Donna, which comes from the Italian donna, 'lady' (ultimately ▶Marvette#12332 in the U.S.Marvette pairs a Marv- opening, echoing Marvin or the word marvel, with the French-style -ette ▶Tinisha#12332 in the U.S.Tinisha is a coined name on the Tanisha model, joining a Ti- opening to the popular -isha endin▶Beverley#12333 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname, Old English beofor ('beaver') plus leah ('clearing; mea▶Aricka#12334 in the U.S.Aricka is a spelling variant of Erica, the feminine of Eric, from the Old Norse Eirikr, meaning▶Billee#12337 in the U.S.A spelling of Billie, itself a pet form of Wilhelmina or William, from Germanic elements 'will;▶Birdee#12340 in the U.S.A spelling of Birdie, an English nickname from the word 'bird' (a term of endearment, 'little b▶Doshia#12342 in the U.S.Doshia is a clipped, folk form of Theodosia, from the Greek 'theos', god, and 'dosis', gift, so▶Bonnibelle#12344 in the U.S.A charming blend of the Scots-English bonny ('pretty; fair; cheerful') and the French belle ('b▶Gini#12352 in the U.S.Gini is a slimmed spelling of Ginny, the pet form of Virginia. Virginia comes from the Roman fa▶Laquida#12353 in the U.S.Laquida joins the fashionable La- prefix, common in mid-century African-American names, with a ▶Brandee#12356 in the U.S.A variant of Brandy (Brandi), a word name from the drink brandy, itself from the Dutch 'brandew▶Elanda#12360 in the U.S.Elanda has no single settled origin; it reads most plausibly as an American elaboration or blen▶Regene#12364 in the U.S.Regene reads as a short variant of Regina, or a blend of a Re- opening with a -gene ending, and▶Latona#12372 in the U.S.Latona is the Roman name for Leto, the Greek titaness who, in classical myth, is the mother of ▶Adraine#12374 in the U.S.Adraine is a respelling of Adrienne, the feminine of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning ▶Carolann#12375 in the U.S.A combo of Carol (from Charles, 'free man,' also 'song of joy') and Ann (from Hannah, 'grace; f▶Charleen#12384 in the U.S.A spelling of Charlene, a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man' (also read 'str▶Levette#12388 in the U.S.Levette reads as a mid-century -ette coinage, close to Yvette, the French pet form of Yves, and▶Jammie#12392 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Jamie, a pet form of James, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), 'supplanter;▶Kariann#12393 in the U.S.A blended name joining Kari (a Scandinavian short form of Katherine, 'pure') with Ann (from Han▶Cicely#12396 in the U.S.An English form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius (from caecus, 'blind'). Also t▶Scherrie#12404 in the U.S.Scherrie is a fancy spelling of Sherry or Cherie, names drawn from the French 'cherie', dear or▶Evone#12406 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Yvonne, the French feminine of Yves, from a Germanic root meaning yew ▶Cissy#12407 in the U.S.Cissy is a pet form, most often of Cecilia, from the Latin 'caecus', 'blind', or of Frances and▶Cyrilla#12413 in the U.S.A feminine form of Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, 'lordly; masterful' (from kyrios, 'lord'). A▶Lorann#12415 in the U.S.Lorann is a blended name joining Lora, a form of Laura from the Latin laurus, 'laurel', with An▶Ashleymarie#12418 in the U.S.Ashleymarie is a run-together compound of Ashley and Marie, two hugely popular names of its era▶Donnamarie#12419 in the U.S.Donnamarie is a run-together double name, pairing Donna — Italian for lady — with Marie, the Fr▶Lynanne#12434 in the U.S.Lynanne is a mid-century compound joining Lynn, from the Welsh 'llyn,' 'lake' or 'pool,' with A▶Davida#12439 in the U.S.A feminine form of David, from the Hebrew for 'beloved.' A vintage, dignified name that carries▶Jeannett#12442 in the U.S.Jeannett is a reduced spelling of Jeannette, itself a French diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine▶Olinda#12450 in the U.S.Olinda belongs to the -linda family alongside Melinda and Belinda, whose -linda ending derives ▶Jacklin#12452 in the U.S.Jacklin is an anglicized, phonetic spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine diminutive of Ja▶Dessie#12462 in the U.S.A vintage pet form, historically short for Odessa, Destiny, or similar Des- names. As a standal▶Dawnita#12463 in the U.S.Dawnita joins the English word-name Dawn, meaning 'daybreak,' to the diminutive -ita ending, gi▶Wylene#12465 in the U.S.Wylene is an American coined name, most likely joining a Wy- or Will- sound (as in Willene or W▶Marchelle#12466 in the U.S.Marchelle reads as a blend of Marcella and Michelle. Marcella is the feminine of the Roman Marc▶Wynetta#12466 in the U.S.Wynetta is an elaboration of Wynette and Winetta, built on the Welsh gwyn, 'white, fair, blesse▶Laurette#12467 in the U.S.Laurette is a French diminutive of Laure (Laura), from Latin laurus, 'laurel' — the victor's wr▶Diny#12469 in the U.S.A Dutch/English pet form, historically short for Dinah ('judged; vindicated') or Geraldine ('ru▶Patriciaann#12469 in the U.S.Patriciaann is the double name Patricia Ann written as one word. Patricia is the feminine of th▶Denay#12470 in the U.S.Denay is a spelled-as-heard form of Denae, which itself pairs a De- prefix with the sound of Re▶Dorthy#12472 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift,' + theos, ▶Deanie#12473 in the U.S.Deanie is a diminutive of Deanna or Deana, names read either as elaborations of Dean (an Englis▶Dotty#12473 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek for 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift,' + theos, 'God'). A chee▶Margurite#12473 in the U.S.Margurite is a common variant spelling of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, from the Gre▶Sharion#12473 in the U.S.Sharion is an expanded spelling of Sharon, a Hebrew name from the Plain of Sharon, a fertile co▶Drusilla#12475 in the U.S.A feminine diminutive of the Roman family name Drusus (a Latin cognomen sometimes tied to 'stro▶Edythe#12478 in the U.S.An early-20th-century spelling of Edith, from Old English Eadgyth: ead ('riches, prosperity') p▶Eilene#12480 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Eileen, the anglicized form of Irish Eibhlin (linked to Evelyn and to Hel▶Corynne#12483 in the U.S.Corynne is a French-styled respelling of Corinne, which comes through French from the Greek kor▶Elinora#12492 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Eleanor/Elinor, a name of Old French and ultimately debated origin, often▶Denean#12493 in the U.S.Denean is a coined variant in the Denine and Denise sound family. Denise is the French feminine▶Kathlene#12493 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Kathleen, an Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek read as 'pure.' A mi▶Elisheba#12494 in the U.S.The Hebrew name Elisheva, 'God is my oath' (or 'God is abundance') — borne in scripture by Aaro▶Marilyne#12497 in the U.S.Marilyne is a spelling variant of Marilyn, itself a blend of Mary (from the Hebrew Miriam, of d▶Deonne#12498 in the U.S.Deonne is best read as a form of Dionne, a name popularized in America and usually traced to th▶Ellamay#12499 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Ella with May (the spring month, and a pet form of Mary/Marga▶Gerilyn#12507 in the U.S.Gerilyn joins Geraldine - the feminine of Gerald, from the Germanic for 'spear-ruler' - with th▶Jeny#12507 in the U.S.Jeny is a pared-down spelling of Jenny, the classic pet form of Jennifer and historically of Ja▶Emalene#12517 in the U.S.A form of Emmeline, from the Germanic amal, 'work; industrious' (sometimes tied to 'rival'), by▶Almeda#12518 in the U.S.An early-American girl's name, most often traced to the Spanish 'alameda,' a tree-lined walk or▶Charisa#12519 in the U.S.Charisa is a spelling of Charissa or Carissa, from Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, charm' (the ▶Emmalyne#12521 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Emmeline/Emmaline, from Germanic Amalina (a diminutive of Amal, 'work'). R▶Arlean#12523 in the U.S.Arlean is a phonetic spelling of Arlene, which descends from Arline (a name popularised by the ▶
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