This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is rare.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Syrie f English (Rare)This name is best known for being the name of the British interior decorator Syrie Maugham (1879-1955), who was born as Gwendoline Maud Syrie Barnardo. She was given the name in honour of her mother, whose name was Sarah Louise "Syrie" Elmslie.
Syringa f American (Rare), VariousFrom
Syringa, the name of a genus of plants commonly known as lilacs, which is derived from Greek σῦριγξ
(syrinx) meaning "hollow tube, pipe" (compare
Syrinx), referring to the broad pith in the shoots of some species... [
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Syx m & f African American (Modern, Rare)Apparently derived from the English word
six, the spelling perhaps influenced by that of
Styx. This name was used by American singer-songwriter and rapper 6lack (real name Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr.; 1992-) for his daughter born 2017.
Syzygy f & m English (Rare)From the English word, ultimately from Ancient Greek σύζυγος (
súzugos) "yolked together". In astronomy, this term refers to the alignment of three celestial bodies, such as what occurs during an eclipse.
Tacy f English (Rare)Variant of
Tacey. In the
Betsy-Tacy series of children's books by American writer Maud Hart Lovelace (1892-1980), it is a diminutive of
Anastacia.
Tae-sun f & m Korean (Rare)From Sino-Korean 泰 (tae) "great, exalted" and 順 (sun) "obey, submit to, go along with". Other hanja can be used.
Tagayacte f Guanche (Rare)From Guanche
*tagayakt, meaning "farmer". This was recorded as the name of a 22-year-old Guanche woman who was sold at the slave market in Valencia in 1494.
Tahilia f Rotuman (Rare)This name is of Polynesian origins with emphasis placed on "Ta" meaning One and "hilia" meaning 'to choose' thus the name Tahilia can mean Chosen One.
Tahiris f Taíno (Rare)"Queen" The beautiful One who overcomes obstacles and reigns with grace. A luminary soft as the as the moon and as bright as the sun. Signified by the color purple indicating her royalty.
Taini f Maori (Rare)From
taininihi meaning "neap tide". Also a loan word from English meaning "tiny". This is the name of Taini Morrison who was a Maori arts performer in New Zealand.
Tāle f Latvian (Rare)Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include an adoption of Low German and Frisian
Tale, a short form of
Natālija and a derivation from Latvian
tāle "far, far away".
Tallis m & f English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Tallis, which comes from the Old French
taillis, referring to a clearing of woodland.
Tamarind f English (American, Rare)From the name of the tropical tree (species Tamarindus indica) or its fruit, ultimately derived from Arabic تَمْر هِنْدِيّ
(tamr hindiyy) meaning "Indian date".
Tamuz m & f Hebrew (Rare)Possibly means "hot, warm" in Hebrew. This is the tenth month in the jewish calendar.
Tanami f English (Australian, Rare)Transferred use of the name of the
Tanami Desert, a desert in northern Australia, situated in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The name itself is an Anglicized form of Warlpiri
Chanamee "never die", referring to certain rock holes in the desert which were said never to run dry.
Tanandra f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)Tanandra was apparently invented and has no meaning. It may be a junction names such as Tanya + Sandra, or a composition from the parent's name, for example, Tancred + Leandra. It can be inspired by other names with Andra, as Cassandra for example... [
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Tanie f Japanese (Rare)From 谷 (
tani) meaning "valley" and 栄 (
e) meaning "glory, honour, flourish, prosper". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Tanimara f Dutch (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)Some sources claim this name means "lonely north wind" in Comanche, though no evidence supporting this meaning can be found. The name appears most common in Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch speaking nations, which further suggests the name is not of Comanche origin... [
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Tanjil f & m English (Australian, Rare)A clan name of the historic indigenous inhabitants of the area (Gippsland, Victoria, Australia), subsequently given to several natural features (rivers, mountains) and towns in the region.