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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is rare.
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Chaja f Hebrew (Germanized), Hebrew (Polonized), Dutch (Modern, Rare)
A variant of Chaya used by German and Polish Jews. The name is also occasionally used by non-Jewish Netherlanders.
Chakka f African American (Rare)
Variant of Chaka. A woman named Chakka appeared on the American television talk show Maury at least seven times from 2002 to 2005 to paternity test a total of eleven men for her three children Mustafa, Mary, and Mylove.
Chakori f Indian (Rare), Hindi (Rare)
From Sanskrit चकोर (chakora) which refers to a mythological bird in Hinduism, probably based on the chukar partridge. The bird was said to feed on moonbeams as a sign of love for the moon (Chandra).
Chakuriya f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 茶 (cha) meaning tea, combined with 栗 (kuri) meaning "chestnut", and 夜 (ya, yoru) meaning "night" or 屋 (ya) meaning "shop". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.
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.
Chaley f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Shaylee or Kayley. Noted bearer is actress Chaley Rose of the television series 'Nashville'.
Challis f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Challis. This is also a word (possibly derived from the surname) for a type of fine fabric. Alternatively, this could be a variant of Chalice.
Chaloemsi f Thai (Rare)
From Thai เฉลิม (chaloem) meaning "glorify, extol" and ศรี (si) meaning "honour, glory, splendour".
Chamoi f Thai (Rare)
Means "coy, glance sideways" in Thai.
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.
Chan f Breton (Rare)
Breton form of Jeanne (compare Janig).
Chanbit m & f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From Korean 찬빛 (chanbit) meaning "luminescence," a combination of the present determiner form of verb 차다 (chada) meaning "to fill" and Bit (compare Bitchan).
Chances f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely from the English word chances. See also Chance.
Chancey m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Chauncey, maybe influenced by the word chance meaning "luck, fortune".
Chandora f African American (Rare)
Likely an invented name, perhaps blending Chandra with Pandora, or possibly a contraction of Shanna and Dora.
Changan f Chinese (Rare), Various (?)
Possibly from the capital of the Tang dynasty from A.D 618 to A.D 907, which had the same name. Between 1922 and 2015, there were 5 people named Changan. Although Changan is a Chinese settlement, the name seemed to be most popular in Argentina.
Changed f English (Puritan, Rare)
Used in reference to a "change of heart."
Chanique f African American (Rare), Afrikaans
Variant of Shanique, the spelling perhaps influenced by Chanel.
Channon f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Shannon.
Chanona f Guanche (Rare)
Feminine form of Guañon.
Chansia f English (Modern, Rare)
Unknown. Also a locality in Ghana
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.
Chaoreum m & f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From the verbal noun of verb 차오르다 (chaoreuda) meaning "to rise, fill up," effectively a combination of the stem of verb 차다 (chada) meaning "to fill" and verb 오르다 (oreuda) meaning "to go up."
Chaos m & f Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "gaping void," ultimately from the Greek khaos "abyss, that which gapes wide open, is vast and empty." In Hesiod's 'Theogeny,' Chaos is the primeval emptiness of the Universe, who gave birth to Gaea (Mother Earth), Tartarus (embodiment of the underworld), Eros (god of love), Erebus (embodiment of silence), and Nyx (embodiment of night).
Chapin m & f American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Chapin.
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]
Charlandra f African American (Rare)
Combination of Charlene and the popular suffix andra.
Charlea f English (Rare)
Either a variant of Charlie or an elaboration of Charla.
Charlemaine f & m Filipino (Rare), English (Rare)
Most likely a variant of Charlemagne in the style of Charmaine.
Charlereta f Manx (Rare, Archaic)
Feminine form of Charles, possibly via Charlet.
Charlesie f English (Rare)
Alternate form of Charles. Typically used to feminize the name Charles, similar to Charlotte, etc.
Charletta f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Charles.
Charlette f French, English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
French feminine diminutive of Charles, as it contains the French feminine diminutive suffix -ette.
Charlia f English (American, Rare)
An elaboration of Charlie and Charla in the style of Julia.
Charliana f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), American (Rare, ?)
Elaboration of Charlia (a double elaboration of Charla) or a blend of Charline and Juliana.
Charlicia f American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Charlotte/Charlene with the suffix -icia found in Alicia and Felicia.
Charlien f Dutch (Rare), Flemish
Dutch and Flemish form of Charline.
Charlisha f African American (Modern, Rare)
Feminine elaboration of Charles using Lisha. See also Charlesia.
Charlissa f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Charles and the feminine suffix -issa.
Charliza f African American (Modern, Rare)
Presumably, an elaboration of Charlize. (See also Charlisa).
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.
Charmayanne f English (Rare)
Rare combination of the prefix char-, May and Anne 1 to make a variant of Charmaine
Charmer f & m English (Rare)
Derived from the English-speaking word charmer, which is a person with an attractive and engaging personality. Typically one who uses this to impress or manipulate others.
Charnelle f English (Rare)
Presumably, an invented name similar to names like Charnette, Charmaine and Chanelle... [more]
Charoenrasamee f & m Thai (Rare)
From Thai เจริญ (charoen) meaning "prosper, grow, deevelop" and รัศมี (ratsami) meaning "ray of light".
Charol f American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Cheryl with the spelling influenced by Carol 1.
Charolette f English (Rare)
Variant of Charlotte. May also be used as a phonetic variant of Sherylette.
Charron f & m English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, most likely a variant of Charon, Karen 1, Caron and Sharon.
Charvangi f Indian (Rare), Hinduism
Means "beautiful-bodied" in Sanskrit (from चारु (cāru) "beautiful, lovely" and अङ्ग (aṅga) "a limb of the body; the body"), a word used in the Shiva Purana to describe the goddess Kali (called 'Kālī of exquisite body (i.e., cārvaṅgī) and comely appearance').
Charytyna f Polish (Rare, Archaic), Ukrainian (Rare, Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Polish form of Charitina and Ukrainian variant transliteration of Харитина (see Kharitina).
Charzy m & f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Charles.
Chaselyn f English (Rare)
Combination of Chase and Lyn.
Chashma f Pakistani (Rare), Punjabi (Rare)
Possibly derived from Persian چشمه (češme) meaning "fountain, spring".
Chasmyn f African American (Rare)
Variant of Jasmine, possibly influenced by Chasity.
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.
Chastelyn f American (Hispanic, Rare)
Possibly derived from a surname which was itself derived from Old French chastelain meaning "castle-keeper, castellan", either an occupational or status name for the governor or constable of a castle... [more]
Chatham m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Chatham.
Chauntasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Probably a combination of Chanté with the suffix tasia (from names such as Anastasia or Fantasia).
Chaurisse f English (Rare)
Variant of Charisse, this name is used for the deuteragonist of "Silver Sparrow" by Tayari Jones.
Chayah f Jewish (Rare)
Variant transcription of Chaya.
Chayanne m & f American (Hispanic, Modern), Spanish (Latin American, Modern), Portuguese (Brazilian, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Cheyenne. This name was popularized by Puerto Rican singer Chayanne (1968-) (real name Elmer Figueroa Arce).
Checa f Filipino (Rare)
Filipino form of Chica.
Cheer f English (Rare)
From the English word cheer, referring to a feeling of happiness, or a shout of joy or encouragement. Ultimately derived via Old French chiere from Late Latin cara "head".
Cheerful f & m English (Rare)
From the English word cheerful meaning "feeling or showing happiness".
Chehroza f Uzbek (Rare)
Uzbek variant of Chehra.
Cheiane f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Variant form of Cheiene. Also compare Cheyanne.
Cheiene f & m Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Derived from Portuguese cheiene meaning "Cheyenne" (singular). So, in other words, you could say that this name is the Portuguese cognate of Cheyenne.... [more]
Cheikha f Arabic (Maghrebi, Rare), Western African (Rare)
Feminine form of Sheikh (chiefly Algerian and Mauritanian).
Chekhinia f Russian (Rare, Archaic)
Means "female Czech" in Russian.
Chel m & f Dutch (Rare), Limburgish (Rare)
Short form of Michel (masculine) and Rachel (feminine). Also compare the related names Chiel and Sjel (both masculine).... [more]
Chelisha f Indian (Rare)
It's the young's name
Chella f Dutch (Rare), English, Jewish
Short form of feminine names that end in -chella, such as Michella and Rachella.... [more]
Chellie f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Diminutive of feminine names that end in -chel (such as Rachel) and -chelle (such as Michelle and Rochelle)... [more]
Chelsština f Czech (Rare)
Czech diminutive of Chelsea.
Chema f Aragonese (Rare)
Aragonese form of Gema.
Chenille f English (Rare), African American (Rare)
From the English word for the soft fabric, which is borrowed from French chenille "caterpillar" (literally "little dog").
Chenoa f American (Modern), Spanish (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the American town of Chenoa, Illinois. The word Chenoa (or Chenoka) is probably one of many Native American names for the Kentucky River, and it was chosen by the city founder as a reference to his native state of Kentucky... [more]
Cheonsa f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From the Korean word 천사 (Cheon-Sa), which comes from Sino-Korean 天使. The character 天 (Cheon (천)) primarily means "Heaven" and by extension, "Sky," and the character 使 (Sa (사)) means "Messenger." The name means "Angel" or "God's Messenger," but can also be interpreted in a more literal sense as "Heavenly Messenger" or "Messenger of the Sky." There also is the alternate meaning, coming from Sino-Korean 天師, which means "Celestial Master (Leader of Zhengyi Dao)" in Taoism... [more]
Chephirah f Biblical, English (Rare)
From the name of a biblical town, one of the four named in Joshua 9:17 along with Gibeon, Beeroth, and Kiriath-Jearim.
Cherami f English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the French phrase cher ami meaning "dear friend".
Cheraye f English (American, Rare)
Elaboration of Cherie using the phonetic element ray.
Cheree f English (Rare)
Anglicization of the french word, "chéri(e)" meaning "dear."
Cherella f English (Rare)
Latinization of Cherelle.
Cheren f & m English (Rare)
Possibly a rare variant of Sharon for females.... [more]
Cheresha f Bulgarian (Rare)
Derived from Bulgarian череша "cherry".
Cherida f English (Rare)
Possibly a combination of Cheryl and Phyllida.
Cheririn f Japanese (Rare)
桜 (cheri) meaning "a cherry tree, cherry blossom" and 林 (rin) meaning "woods; grove; forest; copse" Other kanji combinations are aslo possible. Can be Japanized form of Cherilyn and Cherilynn
Chermana f Aragonese (Rare)
Aragonese form of Germana.
Cherrylee f English (Rare)
Variant of Cherylee, from the word "cherry."
Cheryla f American (Rare)
Elaborated form of Cheryl.
Cherylee f American (Rare)
Combination of Cheryl and the popular suffix -Lee.
Cheryn f English (Rare)
Variant of Sharon, inspired by the name Cheryl
Cheryth f English (Rare)
Possibly a combination of Cherry and Gwyneth.
Chesia f Italian (Rare)
Italian form of Keziah.
Chesica f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name, a combination of Chelsea and Jessica.
Cheslea f American (Rare)
Feminized variant of Chesley inspired by a modification or misspelling of Chelsea.
Cheslie f English (Rare)
Feminine spelling of Chesley. A notable bearer was Cheslie Kryst (1991–2022), an American television correspondent, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2019.
Chessa f Slovak (Rare)
"Keeper of Peace"
Chessa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. ... [more]
Chetanjeet m & f Punjabi (Rare), Indian (Sikh, Rare)
From Sanskrit चेतन (cetana) meaning "visible, conscious, soul" and जिति (jiti) meaning "victory, conquering".
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]
Chezare m & f English (American, Rare)
Likely a variant of Cesare.
Chiako f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 安 (a) meaning "relax, peace, cheap, inexpensive, low" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can be possible.
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]
Chianna f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Variant form of Chiana. A bearer of this name is Chianna Bono (b. 1991), one of the daughters of the Italian-American singer Sonny Bono (1935-1998).
Chianne f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Dutch variant of Chianna or English variant of Cheyenne.
Chiari f Japanese (Rare)
This name can be used as 千亜理, 千亜里, 千愛里, 智愛梨 or 知愛利 with 千 (sen, chi) meaning "thousand," 智 (chi) meaning "intellect, wisdom," 知 (chi, shi.raseru, shi.ru) meaning "know, wisdom," 亜 (a, tsu.gu) meaning "Asia, come after, rank next," 愛 (ai, ito.shii, o.shimu, kana.shii, mana, me.deru, a) meaning "affection, love," 理 (ri, kotowari) meaning "justice, logic, reason, truth," 里 (ri, sato) meaning "parent's home, ri (unit of distance - equal to 3.927 km), village," 梨 (ri, nashi) meaning "pear tree" and 利 (ri, ki.ku) meaning "advantage, benefit, profit, gain."... [more]
Chibuifem m & f Igbo (Latinized, Rare)
Means "God is my light" in Igbo.
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".
Chichi f Spanish (Latin American, Americanized, Rare)
This version comes from the american word Chiwawa mixed with the name Chloe meaning "Small" or "Tiny"
Chickie f American (Rare)
Apparently from the endearing term for a young girl, formed as a diminutive from English chick. In some cases it may be used as a diminutive of Chiquita or an Anglicized form of Chiqui.... [more]
Chiela f Yiddish (Rare)
Feminine form of Chiel.
Chiffon f English (Rare)
Borrowing from French chiffon, from Middle French chiffe "cloth, old rag" from Old French chipe "rag", from Middle English chip, chippe "chip, shard, fragment" from Old English ċipp "chip, splinter, beam" from Proto-Germanic kippaz, kipaz (“log, beam”)... [more]
Chihagi f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with 萩 (hagi) meaning "Japanese bush clover". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Chiharuko f Japanese (Rare)
From Chiharu combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child."... [more]
Chikahi f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 愛 (chika) meaning "love, affection" and 光 (hi) meaning "light". Other kanja can be used.
Chikaho f Japanese (Rare)
From 愛 (chika) meaning "affection, love" or 皆 (chika) meaning "pledge, vow" and 浦 (ho) meaning "bay, inlet" or 甫 (ho) meaning "beginning, for the first time". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Chikaou f Japanese (Rare)
Chikaou is an alternate spelling of Chikaō. Chi (ち) is "千", which means "thousand". Ka (か) is "佳", which means "excellent". Ou (おう) is "桜", which means "cherry blossom".
Chilli f English (Australian, Modern, Rare)
Named for the spicy fruit from Central and South America used in cooking. The word is from the Nahuatl language. Has gained some interest in Australia since restaurateur Pete Evans chose this name for his eldest daughter around 2005.
Chilnta f Greek (Rare)
Greek form of Hilda.
Chimalis f American (Rare)
Numerous websites list this name as meaning "bluebird" in an unspecified Native American language. There is currently no evidence to support this claim.... [more]
Chimène f French, French (African), Haitian Creole, Dutch (Modern, Rare), Theatre
French form of Ximena. It was used by Pierre Corneille in his play Le Cid (1636) for the wife of El Cid, known as Jimena Díaz in Spanish.
Chimlim f Thai (Rare)
Means "lovely, beautiful, pleasing" in Thai.
Chingmei f & m Chinese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Qingmei.
Chinwendum m & f Igbo (Modern, Rare)
Means "I am consecrated to God" or "I am owned by God" in Igbo.
Chionia f Late Greek, Greek (Rare), Italian (Archaic), Polish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Chione. This was the name of a virgin martyr and saint who lived during the reign of the Roman emperor Diocletian... [more]
Chionitsa f Greek (Rare)
Modern Greek diminutive of Chionia, as -ίτσα (-itsa) is a Greek feminine diminutive suffix. This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Chiora f & m Georgian (Rare)
Derived from the Georgian noun ჩიორა (chiora) meaning "little bird, darling child" as well as "young cockerel".... [more]
Chiori f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "one thousand" and 織 (ori) meaning "cloth, weaving". Other kanji combinations are possible as well.
Chipovisule m & f Chewa (Dutchified, Rare)
"Chipovisule" is a name of African origin, specifically from Malawi. In Chewa, it means "God is with us" or "God is among us." It carries a sense of divine presence and protection.
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]
Chiru m & f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 散 (chiru) meaning "scatter" or 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 智 (chi) meaning "intellect, wisdom", or 散 (chi) meaning "scatter" combined with 瑠 (ru) meaning "lapis lazuli", 瑠 (ru) meaning "precious stone", or 留 (ru) meaning "detain, stop, fasten"... [more]
Chisane f Japanese (Rare)
The singer Chisane Shiraishi is a notable bearer.
Chivonne f English (Rare)
Anglicized form of Siobhán.
Chiyuko f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 茅 (chi) meaning "miscanthus reed", 悠 (yu) meaning "permanence", and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Chiyuno f Japanese (Rare)
From 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 由 (yu) meaning "cause, reason, origin", and 乃 (no) meaning "from, therefore, accordingly." Other kanji combinations are possible.
Chizu f Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Chidzu.
Chleo f English (Rare)
Variant of Cleo influenced by a misspelling of Chloe.
Chloella f English (British, Rare), American (Rare, Archaic)
Elaboration of Chloe formed using the Italian diminutive suffix -ella. Alternatively, it may be an anglicized variant of Cloelia.
Chloelynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Chloe and the name suffix -lynn.