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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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Bugafer f & m English (American, Americanized, Rare, ?)
The name Bugafer refers to a very obscure legend called "Keeper of the silver-eyed crow"... [more]
Burma f English (American)
This name was sporadically used in the American South in the early 20th-century. Perhaps it is just a transferred use of the place name.
Burnette f & m English (American)
Feminine form and variant of Burnett.
Byntli f English (American)
Alternate Spelling of Bentley
Cadense f & m English (American)
Alternative and gender neutral spelling of the name Cadence; meaning tempo or rhythm.
Caesare m & f English (American)
Variant of Cesare, boosted in popularity in the 1980s by the movie The Idolmaker.
Calamity f English (American, Rare)
From the English word calamity.
Calise f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Kelis, or an invented name based on the sounds found in names such as Calista, Kaliyah and Alise.
Calvary m & f English (American, Rare)
From the name of the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified, derived from the Latin noun calvaria meaning "a skull" (see Calvary).
Calyssa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Calissa, the spelling influenced by Alyssa.
Calytrix f English (American)
From the name of a flowering plant.
Cambrie f English (American, Modern)
Combination of Cambria with the popular suffix ree.
Cammile f English (American, Rare)
A variation of the name Camille.
Candiace f English (American, Rare)
A notable bearer is the actress and reality TV star Candiace Dillard Bassett.
Candianne f English (American, Rare)
Probably created from Candy and Anne 1.
Carabel f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Carrie and the name suffix bel (inspired by Latin bella "beautiful").
Carabella f Medieval Italian, English (American, Rare)
From Latin cara meaning "dear, beloved" and bella meaning "beautiful".
Caraleigh f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Cara and Leigh or a variant of Caralee.
Carel f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Carol 1. 11 girls in the USA were named CAREL in 1949.
Caress f English (American, Rare), African American (Rare)
Directly from the English word caress meaning "an act or expression of kindness or affection", ultimately from Latin carus "beloved". A fictional bearer was Cassandra 'Caress' Morell, a prominent character on the American soap opera Dynasty, who appeared on the show in 1986... [more]
Carietta f English (American, Rare), Literature
Elaborated form of Carrie. This is the full name of the title character of Stephen King's horror novel Carrie (1974).
Carlis m & f English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Meaning unknown. Most likely an elaboration of Carl or a variant of Carlisle, Carlise or Carlisa.
Carmenella f English (American, Rare)
A diminutive of Carmen using the originally Italian diminutive ending -ella.
Carolee f English (American)
Combination of Carol 1 and the popular phonetic suffix lee. A known bearer was the American performance artist Carolee Schneemann (1939-2019).
Carrielynn f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Carrie and the popular suffix -lynn.
Carrietta f English (American, Rare), Popular Culture
Elaborated form or diminutive of Carrie. In many movie adaptations of Stephen King's horror novel Carrie (1974) this is the full name of the title character, Carrie White, though her full name is spelled Carietta in the original novel.
Carrington f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Carrington.
Carrolyn f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Carrol and the popular suffix -lyn.
Casbera f English (American, Rare)
Casbera is a very rare and unique soul. She is a beautiful, courageous woman.
Cassady f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From an Irish surname that was a variant of Cassidy.
Cassara f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. It might be a variant of Cassarah or a transferred use of the Sicilian surname Cassarà.
Casslyn f English (American)
Variation of Cassie and lynn.
Castilla f English (American, Rare)
Possibly from Castilla, a region in Spain.
Cathena f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Cathina.
Catheryl f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a blend of Catherine and names that end in -eryl, for example Cheryl and Beryl.
Catori f Obscure, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly an invented name, a combination of Catherine and Victoria. Also compare Latori and Natori.... [more]
Catriana f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Very rare spelling variant of either Katriana or Catriona.
Cattleya f English (American, Modern)
From the name of a tropical American orchid (genus Cattleya) with purple, pink or white flowers, which was named after William Cattley (1788-1835).
Cay f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Kay 1.
Cayce m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kayce (in itself which is a variant of either Casey or Case).
Ceanna f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element see and Anna.
Ceil f & m English (American)
Variant of Ciel.
Celester m & f English (American)
Combination of Celeste and Lester or Ester.
Celestial f English (American, Rare)
Derived from the English adjective celestial meaning "of the sky, heavenly", which is ultimately derived from the Latin adjective caelestis meaning "of the heavens" (see Caelestis).
Celosia f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Taken from the name of the flower, whose name is derived from Greek κηλος (kelos) "burned".
Chai f English (American)
From Hindi word 'chai', derived from Chinese word 'cha' meaning "tea". Masala chai, literally "spice tea", is a flavored tea drink from India that usually consists of black tea, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and ginger (though variations exist)... [more]
Chalet f English (American, Rare)
Chalet is used as both first and last name, and the SSA data shows that Chalet is used as a girl's name 100% of the time. As a word, Chalet means Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style.
Chalia f English (American)
Elaboration of Chala. Also a variant of Chalice inspired by names having the pattern -ia, such as Julia or Gloria.
Chamomile f & m English (American, Rare)
After the herb used for tea. Ultimately from Greek khamaimēlon "earth apple", because the flowers smell reminiscent of apples.
Champagne f English (American, Rare)
Taken directly from the wine champagne.
Chances f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely from the English word chances. See also Chance.
Chantilly f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the name of a town in France. The town's name is derived from the Gallo-Roman name Cantilius. It can also be given in reference to Chantilly lace, which is named after the town.
Chappell f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Chappell. A notable bearer is singer Chappell Roan (1998- ), born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, who chose her stage name from her grandfather's surname.
Charcilia f English (American, Rare)
Combination of any name starting with Char- (such as Charlotte and Charmaine) with a name ending in -cilia (such as Cecilia and Lucilia).... [more]
Charlesine f English (American)
Feminine Form of Charles. Also Form of Charlotte
Charlia f English (American, Rare)
An elaboration of Charlie and Charla in the style of Julia.
Charlissa f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Charles and the feminine suffix -issa.
Charlott f Swedish, German (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Charlotte reflecting the French pronunciation.
Charlye f & m English (American, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Variant of Charlie. According to the USA Social Security Administration, 28 baby girls were recorded with the name Charlye in 2017.
Charlynn f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Charlyn, which is a variant of Charlene using the popular name element lyn.
Charron f & m English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, most likely a variant of Charon, Karen 1, Caron and Sharon.
Chassidy f English (American, Modern, Rare)
A variant of Chasity possibly influenced by the spelling of Cassidy. Depending on pronunciation, it could also be used as a variant of Cassidy.
Chayla f English (American, Modern)
Combination of Chay and the popular suffix -la in the style of Kayla and Jayla
Cheraye f English (American, Rare)
Elaboration of Cherie using the phonetic element ray.
Cherryn f English (American)
Different spelling of Sharon
Chesica f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name, a combination of Chelsea and Jessica.
Chessa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. ... [more]
Chevelle f English (American, Rare), African American, Jamaican Patois
After the name of the car model Chevrolet Chevelle, itself likely a combination of the brand name Chevrolet with the feminine suffix -elle... [more]
Cheylee f English (American)
Modern invention; combo of Cheyenne and Kaylee
Cheyvonne f English (American)
Either a variant of Chevonne or a combination of Cheyenne and Yvonne.
Chezare m & f English (American, Rare)
Likely a variant of Cesare.
Chiana f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare), Popular Culture
Meaning and origin uncertain. It might possibly be an invented name, in which case it might (for example) consist of an Asian name element (such as Japanese chi meaning "wisdom, intellect") and the name Ana... [more]
Chicago m & f English (American, Rare)
From the city of Chicago in the United States, originally from the Algonquian word šikaakwa meaning "wild leek, Allium tricoccum".
Chiquita f English (American, Modern, Rare), African American
Means "little girl" in Spanish, from the Spanish chica "girl" combined with the diminutive suffix ita.... [more]
Chloelynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Chloe and the name suffix -lynn.
Choya m & f English (American, Rare)
From an English spelling of the name of the cholla cactus.
Chrisann f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Chris and Ann. In the case of Chrisann Brennan (1954-), a former partner of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and the mother of his daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs, her parents named her after the chrysanthemum flower, making it a variant of Chrysanta.
Christean f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Christian or Christine. Christean was given to 5 girls in 1992 according to the SSA.
Chrystos f & m English (American, Modern), Greek (Modern)
Variant of Christos. Chrystos, born Christina Smith, is an American writer and activist who self-identifies as two-spirit.
Ciana f English (American, Modern)
Invented name, likely influenced by names like Siena and Cian.
Ciji f Popular Culture, English (American, Rare)
Possibly an invented name, perhaps a phonetic spelling of the initials C and G. This was used for a character on the American soap opera Knots Landing, Ciji Dunne. She is a character that debuted on the show in 1982... [more]
Cinder f English (American)
Representing the residue of combustion; ashes.
Clarnell f English (American)
Invented name, notable for belonging to the mother of American serial killer Edmund Kemper III
Clauddine f English (American)
Variant of Claudine, this was the real name of Dee Dee Blanchard, victim of Famous killer Nicholas Godejohn and Accomplice Gypsy Rose Blanchard
Claytie f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a feminine diminutive of Clayton.
Cleda f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Cleta.
Clerina f English (American, Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Clerina of Carthage was a 3rd-century saint. She is said to have been the aunt of Saint Celerinus.
Cleta f English (American, Rare), Catalan (Rare)
English feminine form of Cletus and Catalan short form of Anacleta.
Cliffie m & f English (American)
A Dimunitive Form of Clifford, Clifton, Clifette, and Cliftona and also a variant of Cliffy and Cliff.
Clois m & f English (American)
As a masculine name, it might be an Americanized form of Klaus.... [more]
Clorice f English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Chloris influenced by Clarice.
Clorinda f Italian, Corsican, Galician (Rare), Literature, English (American, Rare)
Probably created by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso for a character of his poem 'Jerusalem Delivered' (1580). The name was also popular in the 19th century.
Clydene f English (American)
Feminine form of Clyde.
Clydie f & m English (American), American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of Clyde, also used as a feminine form.
Cocoa f & m Pet, English (American, Rare)
Either a variant of Coco or from the English word cocoa for the cocoa bean. The word cocoa comes from the Spanish word cacao, which is derived from the Nahuatl word cacahuatl... [more]