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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is English; and the length is 6.
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Lylian f & m English (Rare), Estonian (Rare), French
English and Estonian feminine and French masculine variant of Lilian.
Lyndia f English (American)
Elaboration of Lynda. Lyndia is a genus of moths of the family Crambidae, which contains only one species, Lyndia cannarum.
Lyndle m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Lyndle.
Lyndsy f English
Variant of Lindsay.
Lynlee f English
Alternate spelling of Lynley.
Lynley f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Lynley.
Lynnae f English (American, Rare)
Probably an elaboration of Lynn (using the same suffix as Renae, Janae, Shanae, etc)... [more]
Lynnie f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Linnie. It is also regarded as a diminutive of Lynn or names that end in lyn.
Lynore f English (Rare)
Combination of Lyn and Lenore.
Lystra f English (Rare)
From the name of an ancient town of Asia Minor, the origins of which are uncertain. In Acts in the New Testament, Lystra (then a Roman colōnia) was "one chief scene of the preaching of Paul and Barnabas", as well as the likely hometown of Paul's "chosen companion and fellow missionary" Timothy... [more]
Maddye f English
Variant spelling of Maddie.
Maddyn f & m English (Modern)
Feminine or alternative spelling of Madden.
Madgie f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Madge.
Madrid f & m English (American, Rare)
From place name Madrid.
Madsen m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Madsen.
Madsie f English
Diminutive of Madison
Maelin f English (American)
Variant of Maelyn.
Maelyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Mae and the popular name suffix lyn.
Maesie f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Maisie, influenced by Mae.
Maeson m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Mason
Maeven f English
Variant of Maevon and variant of Maven incorporating the name Mae.
Magena f English (American)
Variant form of Megan or Magen
Maggee f English
Variant of Maggie.
Maggey f English
Variant of Maggie.
Maggie f English
Diminutive of Magdalene or Magdalena
Magpie f English
Diminutive of Maggie and Margaret, from the English word for the common European bird, known for its chattering, before c.1600 known simply as pie... [more]
Maicee f English
Possibly a variant of Macy or Maisie.
Maicie f English
Possibly a variant of Maisie
Maidie f English (Rare), Scots
Variant of Maida, used as a British given name 'reasonably frequently until 1930. Resurfaced again briefly in the 1960s, but is a rarely used name', according to Dunkling & Gosling (1983)... [more]
Mailee f English (American, Rare)
Either a combination of Mai and Lee or an Anglicized form of Maili.
Maimie f English
Variant of Mamie.
Mairon f Irish, English
Anglicized form of Máire
Maizie f English
Variant of Maisie.
Makyla f English (Modern)
Probably an altered form of Makayla, influenced by similar-sounding names such as Kyla or Micah.
Malece f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Modern name, probably based on the sounds found in other names such as Melissa and Elise.
Malibu f English (Modern, Rare)
From the name of a beach city in California, which is derived from Ventureño Chumash Humaliwo meaning "the surf sounds loudly".
Mandie f English
Diminutive of Amanda.
Mangle m & f English
Possibly from the surname Mangle.
Manila f English (American, Rare)
Derived from the place name Manila, which refers to the capital city of the Philippines. It rose in popularity in the United States in 1898, when Spain lost the colony of the Philippines during the Spanish-American War.
Marche f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Marcia.
Marden f & m English
The author Marden Fitzpatrick Nichols is a famous bearer of this name.
Marell f & m Dutch (Rare), English (American)
Variant of Marelle. Also compare Mariel. In some cases (especially those of male bearers), this name might also be a variant of Morell or a combination of two existing names, such as Marcus and Tyrell.... [more]
Marely f English (Modern), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Marley, or an elaboration of Mary or Meryl.
Mareya f Spanish (Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Spanish Mireya or possibly a variant of Maria.
Mariar f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Mainly a variant of Mariah. This can also be used as a variant of Maria. This is the name of a 1905 song sung by Clarice Vance.
Marice f English (Rare)
A variant spelling of Maris 2 or a combination of the first syllable of Mary or Margaret with the name suffix -ice.
Marilu f English
Variant of Marilou, i.e., a combination of Mary and the popular name syllable Lu (from names such as Lucilla).
Marjie f English (American), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Margie and a diminutive of Marjorie.
Markee m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Marquie or a diminutive of Mark.
Markie f English
Possibly a feminine form of Mark.... [more]
Marlea f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Marlene, first appeared in the early 1900s, used most frequently during the 1940s in the U.S. Variants were Marlee, Marley, Marlie, all used in roughly equal numbers, and all of which seem to have faded in the 1950s.
Marlei f & m English
Variant of Marley.
Marlia f English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Elaboration of Marley and Marla in the style of Julia (See also Marlea).
Marlie f English
Strictly feminine variant of Marley.
Marlow f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Marlow.
Marnee f English
Variant of Marnie.
Marney f & m English (Rare), Brazilian
Variant of Marnie, while a Feminine name in English, in Brazil, it's typically masculine. It could also be transferred from the surname Marney.
Martee m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Martie.
Marvie f & m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Marvina or Marvin. It could also be used as a feminine form of Marvin.
Maryjo f English
Combination of Mary and Jo.
Maryon f English (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)
Variant of Marion 1. A notable Norwegian bearer is actress Maryon Eilertsen (1950-2015).
Massey m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Massey.
Mataya f English
it is a cristian girls name meaning gift of god, often used in hindu speaking countries despite its english origin, its also associated with the number 7/
Mattye f English
Variant of Mattie.
Mavery f English (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, possibly blending Mavis or Maven with Avery.
Maxxie m & f Popular Culture, English (Modern)
Variant of Maxie. It was used for a (male) character in the British teen drama series 'Skins' (2007-2008).
Mayann f English (Rare)
Combination of May and Ann.
Maybel f English
Variant of Mabel.
Mayden f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Combination of May or Mason and the -den suffix found in names such as Hayden... [more]
Maylee f English (Modern)
An invented name, using the popular aylee suffix sound found in such names as Kaylee, Hayley and Bailey... [more]
Maylyn f English (Modern, Rare)
A combination of May and Lyn.
Maysie f English
Variant of Maisie.
Maysyn f English (Modern)
Feminine form of Mason.
Mayven f English
Variant of Maven incorporating the name May.
Mearle f English
Variant of Merle.
Medius f & m English (African), Eastern African
Borrowed from Latin medius meaning "middle; half; moderate; indifferent." It is mostly used in Uganda where, compared to other surrounding countries, it is usually feminine in usage.
Meggie f Scots, English (Rare)
Variant of Meggy.... [more]
Meggin f English (Rare)
Variant of Megan. This is the first name of American author Meg Cabot (1967-).
Meiomi f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the name of the Meiomi brand of wine, which is reportedly derived from a Wappo and Yuki-language word meaning "coast".
Melani f Croatian, Greek (Rare), Hungarian, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Croatian form, Modern Greek and English variant of Melanie and Hungarian variant of Melánia. In Greece, this name refers to St... [more]
Mellie f & m English
Diminutive of names like Melissa, Melinda, Permelia and Melanie.
Melora f English (Rare), Arthurian Cycle
Probably a variant of Meliora. This name was (first?) used in the Arthurian romance The Adventures of Melora and Orlando (1696).
Memoir m & f English, African American
The word “memoir” itself means memory or remembrance. In the field of literature, a memoir is a collection of the events that happened in the author's life, tied together by a certain theme.
Memory f English (American, Rare), English (African), Southern African
From the English word memory, ultimately from the Latin memor "mindful, remembering".
Mentha f English (Rare), Literature
Latinate form of Minthe. Mentha is the name of the mint genus. Mint is a wild flower and an important herb.
Merica f English
Short form of America.
Merlot f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Taken directly from the wine Merlot.
Merryl f English
Variant of Merril.
Meryll f English
Variant of Meryl.
Metora f English
"Meteor"
Mettie f American (South), English
A diminutive of Metta or a variant of Mattie. Possibly a diminutive of Matilda or Martha or Margaret.
Micole f English (American, Rare), African American (Rare)
Possibly an Anglicized form of Italian Micol, or perhaps an invented name based on Nicole.
Midgie f English
Diminutive of Margaret.
Miella f English
Elaboration of Miel.
Mietta f English (Australian, Rare), Italian (Rare), Hungarian
Latinate form of Miette, or perhaps a Latinate diminutive of Mia.
Mikala f English
Variant of Michaela.
Milady f English (American), Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
From the word, now used in historical or humorous contexts, referring to an English noblewoman or gentlewoman, the form of address to such a person or a lady. It came partly from a colloquial pronunciation of my Lady and partly from French milady (from my Lady).
Mileah f English
Alternate spelling of Millie or Miley.
Mimosa f English, Finnish, French, Spanish, Danish, Filipino, Italian
From Mimosa, a genus of plants that are sensitive to touch. The best known plant from that genus is the Mimosa pudica, better known in English as the touch-me-not. The plant genus derives its name from Spanish mimosa, which is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective mimoso meaning "cuddly".
Minnet f English (Rare)
Probably a rare variant of Minette.
Miriah f & m English
Variant of Miria.
Mirtie f English
Diminutive of Myrtle.
Mishka f English (Modern, Rare)
As an English name, it could possibly be a variant of Mischka or Mischa.... [more]
Mistye f English
Variant spelling of Misty.
Mittye f English
Diminutive of Martha or Matilda.
Mizela f English
Also Mizella. These names have been occasionally used in the 20th century and are an etymological mystery, unless they are phonetic variants of Marcella, Marcelle, Michelle... [more]
Mizpah f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Derived from Hebrew מִצְפָּה (miṣpāh, mitspah) "watchtower". As mentioned in the biblical story of Jacob and Laban, making a pile of stones marked an agreement between two people, with God as their watching witness.
Modena f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Modena or taken from the name of the city of Modena, Italy.
Moneca f English (Rare)
Variant of Monica. A notable bearer is Canadian voice actress Moneca Stori (1970-).
Montie f & m English
A variant of Monte or Monty, also used as a feminine name.
Morrow m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Morrow.
Mossie f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly coined as a feminine form of Moss, although it might also be a short form of Moselle.
Motley m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Motley.
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.
Muffet f Popular Culture, English
Name of the title character in the nursery rhyme, Little Miss Muffet, and possibly derived from the surname Muffet. This name is also used as a nickname, such as in Muffet Hemingway (born Joan Whittlesey Hemingway) and Muffet McGraw (real name Ann McGraw, née O'Brien).
Muffin f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Margaret or Mary, possibly an elaborated form of Muffy. It may also be given in relation to the baked goods called muffins.
Mycena f English (Modern, Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Mylley f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Mylley.
Myonne f English (American)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Myriah f & m English
Variant of Myria or Miriah. Usage of this name began in England in the 18th century, though at that time, it was rarely given to girls... [more]
Myrrha f English
Over the centuries Myrrha, the girl, and myrrh, the fragrance, have been linked etymologically. The Modern English word myrrh (Old English: myrra) derives from the Latin Myrrha (or murrha or murra, all are synonymous Latin words for the tree substance)... [more]
Myrtis f Ancient Greek, English
Ancient Greek name derived from μύρτος (myrtos) meaning "myrtle". This was borne by Myrtis of Anthedon (fl. 6th century BC), an early lyric poet and teacher, who was celebrated for being 'sweet-sounding' and 'clear-voiced' – but also criticized for being over-competitive with fellow poets... [more]
My-sake m & f English (Puritan)
Referring to Matthew 5:11, "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner. of evil against you falsely, for my sake."
Naavya f English (Rare)
Could be a variant of Navia
Naiomi f English
Variant of Naomi 1.
Nakita f English (Modern)
Possibly an English variant form of the Russian masculine name Nikita 1, which is commonly confused for a feminine name in English-speaking countries.
Nakota m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the Indigenous Nakota peoples.
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.
Nances f English
Maybe a blend of Nancy and Frances.
Nancie f English
Variant of Nancy.
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.
Nariah f English (Modern)
Feminine variant of Neriah influenced via a rhyming variant of Mariah.
Natica f English
Possible variation of Nautica (or perhaps a blend of Natalie and Monica).... [more]
Nattie f English, Scots
Diminutive of names beginning with Nat-, such as Natalie, as well as a Scots diminutive of Henrietta.
Neeley m & f English, Literature
Diminutive of Cornelius or a transferred use of the surname Neeley.
Neilia f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Nelia (a short form of Cornelia) influenced by the spelling of Neil... [more]
Nellia f English (Rare)
Variant of Nelia and Nelly.
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.
Nerena f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be related to the Greek name Nereine (also found in the form Nerine), which is ultimately derived from Nereus... [more]
Neroli f English (Australian)
From the name of an essential oil distilled from orange blossom, which was derived from the Italian place name Nerola, itself probably meaning "strong" or "brave" from Sabine nero (compare Nero)... [more]
Nessie f English, Scottish
Originally a diminutive of Agnes, used independently from at least the 18th century. It is now also used as a diminutive of Vanessa... [more]
Nettle f English (British)
Transferred from the surname "Nettle". Meaning "a person from a place overgrown with nettles", which are a type of ivy that can cause itching when touched. Notable bearers include Bea Nettles (born 1946), American photographer and Bill Nettles (born 1961), American lawyer.
Nickei f English
Diminutive of Nicole.
Nickie m & f English
Diminutive of Nicholas or Nicole.
Nikkie f English, Dutch
Variant of Nikki.... [more]
Nikyta f & m English, Spanish
Variant of Nikita.
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.
Nionne f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a transferred use of the surname Nionne.
Nitara f Indian (Modern, Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Sanskrit nitara (नितर) "deeply fixed; standing firm; having deep roots".
Noanna f English (Rare)
Could be a combination of Noa 1, Noah 1 or the prefix no- and Anna.... [more]
Nolana f English (Rare)
Either derived from the flower of the same name or else intended as a feminine form of Nolan.
Nolena f English (Australian)
Feminine form of Nolan.