Popular Baby Names 1936
Classic names that peaked in 1936 — now making a comeback.
200 names962 girl518 boy
These 1936 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Rosalie
GirlFrance
French, German and Dutch form of ROSALIA. In the English-speaking this name received a boost after the release of the movie 'Rosalie' (1938), which was based on an earlier musical.
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Elaine
GirlFrance
bright, shining light
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Sylvia
GirlItaly
of the forest
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Faye
GirlFrance
fairy
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Dorella
GirlItalian-speaking countries
Italian
#502 →
Wyonne
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Blessed
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Charl
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
free man
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Daralene
GirlAmerican
Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.
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Cather
GirlAmerican
English
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Rosemarie
GirlGermanic
Rosemarie
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Ivena
GirlEnglish
gift of God; peaceful
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Doylene
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
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Lerae
GirlAmerican
To arise; to be lifted up
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Virley
GirlAmerican
A modern name that could be a combination of 'Vera' and 'Wiley', suggesting diverse influences.
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Claranne
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.
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Omma
GirlSouth Korea
Mother (엄마)
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Verdeen
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
green; fresh
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Shirline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Bright as the sun
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Earna
GirlIrish
Name of the Goddess of Fertility
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Laurelee
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
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Kather
GirlAmerican
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
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Dester
UnisexAmerican
Guardian
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Noreita
GirlSpain
Honored; Light
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Edena
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
The name derives from the Biblical 'Eden', meaning 'delight' or 'paradise'.
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Clydell
UnisexAmerican
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
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Deotha
GirlIndian
goddess
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Marieda
GirlSpain
Of Mary; beloved
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Shirleyann
GirlAmerican
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
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Glynice
GirlWelsh
Fair or beautiful.
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Burna
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Belonging to the river
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Clata
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'clay'
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Daphene
GirlGreece
laurel tree, symbol of victory
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Alvania
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
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Wanell
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
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Colleene
GirlIrish
victorious
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Lorella
GirlItalian
crown of laurel.
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Floretha
GirlAmerican
flower
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Etheline
GirlFrench
noble
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Joanetta
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
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Darlie
GirlEnglish
Derived from 'darling'; beloved one.
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Dorinne
GirlFrance
Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.
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Wyota
GirlNative American
Native American
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Shelvie
GirlEnglish-speaking
from the willow farm
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Glendean
GirlAmerican
Valley of the glen
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Louan
GirlFrench
Shining light
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Jearldean
GirlEnglish
variation of Geraldine, meaning spear ruler
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Clairene
GirlFrance
Clear
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Arolyn
GirlAmerican
A little noble one
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Delberta
GirlUSA
Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.
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Vae
GirlAmerican
a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.
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Rebertha
GirlAmerican
Bright and shining
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Vinell
GirlAmerican
A person who is full of life.
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Boncile
GirlSouth Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
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Marveen
GirlAmerican
of the sea
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Audrienne
GirlAmerican
Noble strength; strong and brave
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Jaynell
GirlUSA
A modern name, often considered a blend of 'Jane' and 'Nell'.
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Koleta
GirlPoland
victorious, glory
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Patsy
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
noble patrician
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Thurma
GirlAmerican
Unknown
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Ellean
GirlScotland
Scottish
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Shelba
GirlAmerican
the willow; the bog; from the ledge
#606 →
Arline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Eagle
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Claudetta
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.
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Marleene
GirlEnglish
Little warrior
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Joanne
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
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Luvera
GirlAmerican
In a manner of being light or nourishing.
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Shelbyjean
GirlAmerican
A combination of two names: 'Shelby' meaning 'from the hill by the willow' and 'Jean' meaning 'God is gracious'.
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Glo
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
A diminutive or variation of Gloria, which means 'glory' or 'fame'.
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Marnette
GirlAmerican
Little Sea.
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Mikell
UnisexAmerican
Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'
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Maelene
GirlAmerican
Maelene is often interpreted as a variation of names like Madeline or Melinda, which generally convey the meaning 'high
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Nonna
GirlItaly
Grandmother
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Gerlean
GirlAmerican
A blend of Geraldine and other names, may mean 'ruler' or 'spear'.
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Gaylia
GirlAmerican
Gaylia is a modern and creative variant of the name 'Gail', with connections to joy and happiness.
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Maryln
GirlAmerican
A variation of Marlene, meaning 'from the sea' or 'star of the sea'
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Wyvonia
GirlAmerican
A modern coinage, possibly derived from the word 'Wyvern'.
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Willistine
GirlAmerican
A blend of the names Will and Christine, suggesting strength and a follower of Christ.
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Beverlye
GirlEnglish
dweller by the beaver stream
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Clarabeth
GirlAmerican
Typically derived from the name Clara combined with the suffix -beth, suggesting clarity and purity.
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Geneal
GirlAmerican
A modern twist on the name Genevieve
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Shelva
GirlAmerican
a name of a God
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Gennette
GirlFrance
little generation, young one
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Lorainne
Girl[English]
Variant of LORRAINE.
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Marqueen
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Marc or Mark, meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war.
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Verene
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
True; Véritable
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Ersell
GirlAmerican
derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear
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Jeraldean
GirlAmerican
A blend of Geraldine and Dean.
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Shelma
GirlHebrew
peaceful; calm
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Barara
GirlAmerican
Possibly derived from 'barare,' meaning 'to wander' or 'roaming'
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Ludean
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
inspired by 'lud' meaning 'to play'
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Laferne
GirlAmerican
A modern name possibly derived from the name Fern.
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Rodessa
GirlAmerican
A modern name that could be derived from 'Rosa' meaning 'rose' or possibly 'a place name' or 'of the road'.
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Selby
UnisexEngland
Old Norse
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Benna
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
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Willean
GirlAmerican
Determined protector
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Pearleen
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'pearl', often symbolizing beauty and rarity
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Collene
GirlAmerican
Girl, young girl, or maiden; Victory of the people
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Donaldá
GirlScotland
World ruler
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Earnestean
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
earnest, serious
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Glenese
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
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Selvia
GirlItaly
of the forest
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Ervene
GirlEnglish
plant life, green; fresh
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Jonell
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
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Laveda
GirlSpanish
One who is adored
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Blondell
GirlFrance
Derived from 'blond', meaning 'fair-haired' or 'light-colored hair'.
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Geroldine
GirlFrance
A feminine form of Gerald, which means 'rules by the spear'.
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Loretta
GirlItaly
laurel; victory
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Maydean
GirlAmerican
May flower, maiden
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Roselea
GirlAmerican
derived from a combination of 'rose' and 'lea', meaning a meadow or clearing
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Normalee
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Norma, meaning 'normal' or 'rules'
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Autra
GirlLatvia
dawn
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Wyonda
GirlAmerican
A variant of Wanda, meaning 'wanderer' or 'shepherd' in Polish.
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Lennea
GirlSwedish-speaking countries
A form of the name Linnea, referring to the twinflower.
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Nancylou
GirlAmerican
Graceful and beloved
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Verlean
GirlAmerican
True spring
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Marline
GirlFrance
Little sea
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Rexie
UnisexAmerican
Diminutive of 'Rex', meaning 'kingly' or 'queenly'.
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Nanalee
GirlAmerican
gift of God
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Madrene
GirlAmerican
a form of 'Madelene' or 'Madeleine'
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Onell
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Light, illumination
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Joen
UnisexNorway
the one who is worthy of praise
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Annett
GirlGermanic
gracious
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Hubbie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
darling
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Immaculate
GirlLatin (Roman Catholic)
pure or free from sin
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Jacquolyn
GirlAmerican
A modern variation of the name Jacqueline, often signifying 'supplanter'.
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Starley
UnisexAmerican
star field
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Barabra
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
God is my oath; foreign woman
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Vernell
UnisexUSA
spring green
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Veanna
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
derived from the Welsh name Tanwen, meaning 'white fire' or 'radiant'
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Nannetta
GirlItaly
little Ann; favor; grace.
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Nelwyn
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old English
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Ivera
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
derived from 'ivory', symbolizing purity and beauty
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Maridee
GirlAmerican
A combination of the names 'Mary' and 'Dee'; connotes a sense of uniqueness and modernity.
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Wyomia
GirlAmerican
a gift from God
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Jeanenne
GirlFrance
God is gracious, merciful
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Laree
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'Laurie', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
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Virjean
GirlAmerican
Vibrant, Life-filled
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Ervena
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
evergreen; eternal, enduring
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Marliene
GirlAmerican
A blend of 'Maria' and 'Lina', often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'
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Atlean
GirlAmerican
the exact origin is unclear, but it may suggest connections to the 'Atlantic' or 'Atlantean,' suggesting 'ocean' or 'related to water.'
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Clea
GirlGreek
glory
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Wadena
GirlNative American (Sioux)
to wake up, to rise
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Levona
GirlHebrew-speaking regions
Meaning 'white' or 'purity'.
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Marilyn
GirlAmerican
star of the sea
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Freta
GirlSpanish
Free woman
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Olna
GirlRussia
the light
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Mablean
GirlAmerican
Variant of Mabel, meaning 'lovable'
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Wilfreda
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Desiring peace.
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Athlene
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
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Dewilla
GirlAmerican
dew; the freshness of the morning
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Laverle
GirlAmerican
the small river
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Vear
GirlAmerican
A unique derived name, possibly connected to 'veer,' suggesting change or direction.
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Ofelia
GirlSpain
helps
#758 →
Doralene
GirlAmerican
Derived from the names Dora and Delene
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Maralynn
GirlAmerican
Derived from Mary and Lynn
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Gaynol
GirlAmerican
Joyful
#761 →
Lamona
GirlAmerican
Derived from the Hebrew word 'lamon' meaning 'the one who brings light'.
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Easther
GirlBiblical
Star; Rebirth
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Christell
GirlFrench
follower of Christ
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Pearlene
GirlAmerican
Derived from the word 'pearl', symbolizing purity and beauty.
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Arzetta
GirlAmerican
noble
#768 →
Fayerene
GirlEnglish
fairy princess
#772 →
Blondean
GirlAmerican
derived from the word 'blond', referring to an individual with light-colored hair
#774 →
Louine
GirlFrance
famous warrior
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Dixie
Girl[English]
From the term that refers to the southern United States, used by Daniel D. Emmett in his song Dixie in 1859.
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Magalene
GirlIsrael
of Magdala
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Ladeane
GirlAmerican
From the valley of the green hill
#781 →
Florestine
GirlFrance
flowering
#785 →
Mignonette
GirlFrench-speaking countries
little darling
#787 →
Flona
GirlAmerican
flowering, flourishing
#791 →
Margia
GirlLatin
Pearl
#792 →
Marua
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
bitter
#792 →
Jeraldene
GirlEnglish
a blend of Geraldine and Jeralda
#795 →
Ofilia
GirlSpain
Spanish
#797 →
Shriley
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Bright meadow; a name derived from a place name
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Cleta
GirlGreek
glory
#801 →
Lougene
UnisexAmerican
famous warrior
#802 →
Lorese
GirlAmerican
Laurel
#802 →
Marylen
GirlAmerican
Star of the sea; bitter
#802 →
Earma
GirlAmerican
herb, plant
#803 →
Helenann
GirlAmerican
Light, bright, shining one
#805 →
Joyceline
GirlAmerican
merry, joyful
#805 →
Ernesteen
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
seriousness
#806 →
Maclovia
GirlSpain
battle glory
#806 →
Jeneanne
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#807 →
Madlene
GirlFrance
Of Magdala
#807 →
Algerine
GirlAmerican
One from Algiers, Algeria or related to the region.
#810 →
Maudry
GirlUnited Kingdom
Old English
#810 →
Nihla
GirlArabic
One who is beautiful.
#810 →
Lafay
GirlFrance
From the place of the meadow.
#813 →
Selba
GirlAmerican
to provide help or assistance
#814 →
Ethelrine
GirlEngland
noble maiden
#815 →
Joeann
GirlAmerican
God is gracious; a combination of 'Jo' and 'Ann'.
#816 →
Marinell
GirlAmerican
A blend of marine-related names suggesting a connection to the sea.
#818 →
Elenita
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
light; a variant of 'Elena'
#819 →
Julita
GirlSpain
youthful, downy
#819 →
Marda
GirlIsrael
bitter
#819 →
Ernell
GirlAmerican
a combination of 'Er' and 'Nell'; variant of 'Earl' and 'Nell'
#822 →
Marvell
UnisexEnglish
to marvel; wonder
#823 →
Rheata
GirlAmerican
Flowing like a stream
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