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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is English (American).
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Missouri f & m English (American)
From the name of the American state, or from the name of the Missouri River, the longest river in the United States (see Missouri).
Missouria f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Either a strictly feminine variant of Missouri or taken from the name of the tribe.
Mistie f English (American)
Variant of Misty. A known bearer of this name is the American basketball player Mistie Bass (1983-).
Mitchelle f & m English (American), Indian
Feminine form and masculine variant of Mitchell.
Mittie f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Diminutive of Martha (compare Matty) and various other names beginning with M or containing this sound, including Margaret, Matilda, Mehitabel, Myrtle, Araminta and Submit... [more]
Modena f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Modena or taken from the name of the city of Modena, Italy.
Molli f English (American), Hungarian (Modern, Rare)
English variant and Hungarian borrowing of Molly.
Monalisa f Indian, Brazilian, English (African), English (American, Rare), Various
From Mona Lisa meaning "Madam Lisa", derived from the archaic Italian term of address monna (a contraction of Old Italian ma donna "my lady") and the name Lisa... [more]
Montiel m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Montiel.
Montine f English (American, Rare), American (South)
Possibly a feminine form of Monte, which in turn is a diminutive of names beginning with Mont, such as Montgomery or Montague.
Moonee f English (American, Rare)
This is a name invented for the 6 year old main character of the 2017 movie The Florida Project and has since been occasionally used as a given name.... [more]
Morinda f English (American, Archaic)
From the genus of flowering plants. The generic name is derived from the Latin words morus "mulberry", from the appearance of the fruits, and indica "of India".
Morissette f English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morissette. Also, it is the stage name of Johanne Morissette Daug Amon, a Filipina singer, rapper, dancer, and musician and a former contestant on TV5's Star Factor and The Voice of the Philippines... [more]
Morrissey m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the Irish surname Morrissey.
Mossie f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly coined as a feminine form of Moss, although it might also be a short form of Moselle.
Movita f Popular Culture, English (American)
The stage name of the actress Maria Luisa Castaneda (1916-2015), whose popularity spurned usage of the name in the 1930s.
Mozell m & f English (American)
Possibly a feminine variant and a masculine form of Mozelle.
Myanna f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a blend of my and Anna or a combination of the popular phonetic elements my, ya and na.
Mykah f & m English (American)
Variant of Micah.
Mykelle f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Strictly feminine form of Mykel.
Myonne f English (American)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Myraette f English (American)
Combination of Myra and the popular suffix -ette.
Myria f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Myriam.
Myrinta f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Myron or Myra and the suffix -inta, or a variant of Miranda, this uncommon name reached the height of its popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and Canada.
Myrtelle f English (American, Rare)
Altered form of Myrtle. A known bearer of this name was American physician and medical researcher Myrtelle Canavan (1879-1953), one of the first female pathologists.
Nacheline f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin, uses the popular feminine suffix -ine.
Nacirema f English (American, Rare)
The word "American" spelled backwards, used as a feminine given name.
Nakova f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin, perhaps a transferred use of the Bulgarian surname Nakova. This was used by American social media influencer Myka Stauffer for her daughter born 2011.
Nancilea f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Nanci and Lea. A famous bearer is American Olympic driver Nancilea Foster (1983-).
Nanetta f English (American, Rare), Hungarian, Romansh
English variant and Hungarian and Romansh form of Nanette.
Nanoah m & f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Archaic)
In the case of male bearers, this name can be a corruption or variant of the biblical name Manoah. For female bearers, the meaning and origin is unknown at this point in time.
Nautica f English (American, Modern), African American (Modern)
Likely based on the English word nautical, which is derived from Latin nauticus meaning "pertaining to ships or sailors", ultimately from Greek ναῦς (naus) "ship". Use of the name may also be influenced by the American clothing company Nautica.
Nedenia f English (American, Rare)
An elaboration and feminisation of Ned.
Nedra f English (American), Literature
Inspired by the name of a fictional place from the 1905 novel Nedra by George Barr McCutcheon. In the novel, Nedra is an island where some of the protagonists are stranded, but the cover illustration featuring a lady probably gave the impression that it was a personal name belonging to a female character... [more]
Neile f & m English (American)
Possibly a feminine form of Neil. This name was born by Filipino actress Neile Adams (1932-)
Neilia f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Nelia (a short form of Cornelia) influenced by the spelling of Neil... [more]
Neleh f English (American, Rare)
Helen spelled backwards.... [more]
Nellora f English (American, Rare)
Perhaps an altered form of Lenora.
Nelwyn f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Meaning unknown. It could possibly be an elaboration of Nell.
Nema f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Either a variation of Nemea or the word "amen" spelled backwards.
Neomia f English (American)
Possibly an American alteration of Naomi 1. Also compare Neoma.
Neowyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Neowyn Brakhage is a director and actress. Her first name is possibly Welsh in origin, though she is American.
Neriyah f English (American, Modern)
Most probably a variant of Neriah.
Nikayla f English (American, Modern, Rare)
A variant of Mikayla, maybe influenced by Nicole.
Nineva f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Allegedly a corruption of Nineveh, the ancient Mesopotamian city on the eastern bank of the Tigris River, and capital of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.
Norita f English (American)
In the year 1935, a contest for naming an orphaned baby girl was held in the radio show 'Betty and Bob' with a price money of $10,000.... [more]
Normetta f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Norma with the suffix -etta.
Novalise f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Novalee, influenced by Annalise. The name Novalise was given to 11 girls born in the United States in 2021, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Novalyn f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Novalynn. Novalyn was given to 26 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Novea f English (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Novia. According to the SSA, Novea was given to 5 girls in 2018.
Novi f English (American)
Possibly a variant of Nova. Novi was given to 17 girls in 2017.
Nyeli f English (American, Rare)
Variant spelling of Nayeli.
Nylan m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a masculine form of Nyla, also used sometimes as feminine.
Oaklie f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant spelling of Oakley.
Oceia f English (American, Rare), English
Possibly an elaboration from the word ocean.
Odyssey f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word meaning "an adventurous voyage" and "a spiritual quest", derived from Greek Ὀδύσσεια (Odysseia), literally "of Odysseus"... [more]
Oklahoma f English (American, Rare)
From the name of the state in the central United States. It is derived from Choctaw okla "people, nation" and humma "red, crimson, scarlet, ruddy" and by extension "honored, brave".
Olean f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Meaning unknown. It could possibly be a variant of Oline. It could also be taken from the name of a city in New York state.
Olivea f English (American)
Variant of Olivia. Olivea was given to 13 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Oliviyah f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Olivia. According to the SSA, Oliviyah was given to 6 girls in 2018.
Omarosa f English (American, Rare)
Variant form of Omarose. A known bearer of this name is the American reality television personality Omarosa (b. 1974), who was born as Omarose Onee Manigault.
Omie f English (American, Archaic)
Meaning unknown, possibly a diminutive of Naomi 1.
Onesty f English (American)
Variant of Honesty. This name was given to 5 girls in 2000 according to the SSA.
Onnolee f Folklore, Literature, English (American, Archaic)
According to legend, Onnolee was the last survivor of the Munsee nation, which dwelt on the west shore of Canadice lake and near Bald Hill (in the Finger Lakes region, New York) during the latter part of the fourteenth century, and met their death by the hands of the Mengnees; all except Onnolee, who was taken, bound to the belt of the famous leader, Mickinac, and compelled to follow him... [more]
Orene f English (American)
Meaning unknown, possibly created due to the popularity of similar sounding names such as Irene.
Orlean f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Orlene.
Orphia f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly an elaboration of Orpha.
Osilda f French (Quebec, Archaic), English (American, Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic Germanic name formed from the name elments os "god" and hild "battle".
Otha f English (American)
Feminine form of Otho.
Othellia f English (American, Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning.... [more]
Ottessa f English (American)
Feminine diminutive form of Otto.
Owynn m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Owen 1. According to the Social Security Administration, Owynn was given to 11 girls and 8 boys in 2018.
Parklyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Park and the name suffix -lyn.
Parrie f English (American, Archaic)
Either a feminine variant of Perry or transferred use of the surname Parrie.
Patrika f English (American, Rare)
Feminine form of Patrick. This name is borne by American actress Patrika Darbo.
Paulisa f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Paul.
Paxtyn f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant or feminine form of Paxton.
Payson m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Payson.
Pearline f English (American, Rare)
Anglicized form of Perline. Also compare Perlina.
Peniel m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From a biblical place name (Gen 32:30) meaning "face of God".... [more]
Penina f Hebrew, English (American, Archaic)
Variant transliteration of Peninnah.
Pennington m & f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Pennington.
Perlina f Italian (Rare), Spanish (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Perla. In other words: you could say that this name is the Italian and Spanish cognate of Perline... [more]
Permilia f English (American, Archaic)
Variant of Permelia, which is of unknown origin; possibly a variant of Pamela or a contraction of Pearl and Amelia.
Perrianne f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Perri and Anne 1. Also see Perian.
Persephanie f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Persephone, possibly influenced by Stephanie in its spelling.
Pert f Literature, Theatre, English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, but likely derived from the English word pert.... [more]
Phanessa f English (American, Rare), English (Australian, Rare)
Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of Phanes, probably influenced by the name Vanessa. In Greek mythology, Phanes was a primeval god of procreation whose name derived from Greek phainô "to bring light, make clear".
Pharisee f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Primarily Southeastern in the United States, dating back to the 1840s and also used in the early 20th century.... [more]
Philene f English (American, Rare), Haitian Creole, South African
Possibly a variant of Philine, a contraction of Philomène, or a feminine form of Phil using the common name suffix lene.
Phina f English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Diminutive of names ending in -phina like Josephina or Seraphina.
Phoenicia f English (American, Rare)
Taken directly from the ancient Semitic thalassocratic civilization Phoenicia.
Picabo f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the name of the village Picabo in Idaho.
Pidge m & f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
From the word pidgeon. It has been used extensively as a nickname and also rarely as an official name.
Pidgeon m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Archaic form of pigeon, a bird, inherited from Middle English pygeoun, borrowed from Old French pyjon, inherited from Late Latin pīpiōnem “chirping bird”, derived from Latin pīpiāre “chirp”... [more]
Platinum f English (American, Rare)
From the metal platinum, derived from Spanish platina, a diminutive of plata "silver". It can also be taken from the color platinum, derived from the metal.
Plymouth m & f English (Rare), English (American)
Either derived directly from the place name (see Plymouth) or transferred from the surname which is derived from the place name.
Poet f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word meaning "someone who writes poems". From the Old French poete, from Latin poēta 'poet, author', from Ancient Greek poiētēs (ποιητής) 'creator, maker, author, poet', from poieō (poieō) 'I make, compose'.
Porcelain f English (American, Rare)
Taken from the material porcelain, ultimately derived from Italian porcellana "cowrie shell".
Posh f Popular Culture, English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word posh, assigned as a nickname 'Posh Spice' to the Spice Girl Victoria Beckham by the magazine 'Top of the Pops'.
Prestyn m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant and feminine form of Preston.
Priah f English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be an anglicized or americanized spelling of the Sanskrit name Priya meaning "beloved".... [more]
Priscalyn f English (American)
A combination of the name Priscilla or Prisca with the suffix of -lyn.
Prophecy m & f English (American, Modern, Rare), English (African, Rare)
From the English word prophecy, meaning "A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration."... [more]
Quaneisha f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of unknown origin, possibly using the popular feminine suffix -eisha.
Quantella f English (American)
Probably created as a rhyme to Chantella.