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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is American (South); and the starting sequence is d or e or f or g or i or j or k or l or m or n or o or p or q or r or s or x or y or z; and the ending sequence is a or e or i or o or u or y.
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Damita f African American, American (South), Louisiana Creole
Allegedly from the Spanish word damita meaning "little lady" (a diminutive of dama "lady, dame", ultimately from Latin domina). This name was popularized in the 1960s by American singer Damita Jo DeBlanc (1930-1998).
Daque m French (Cajun, Anglicized), American (South)
Possibly an Anglicized spelling and subsequently transferred use of the surname Daqué.
Darthula f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Either a variant of Dorthula or from the poem by Scottish poet James Macpherson of the same name.
Davada f American (South)
Either a feminine form of David or an elaboration of Vada. A notable bearer was Davada "Dee" Stanley Presley (1925-2013), the stepmother of singer Elvis Presley.
Davidella f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Extremely rare feminization of David by way of combining it with the popular feminine name suffix -ella.
Decie f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a variant spelling of Dessie or a short form of names containing dec.
Decorsie m American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian).
Delthea f English (Rare), American (South, Rare)
Possibly a variation of the name Delphia.
Denia f American (South, Archaic)
Short form of names ending in -denia, such as Adenia and Modenia. In some cases, however, it was also an elaboration of Dena.
Deterville m French (Cajun), American (South)
Transferred use of the surname Deterville.
Dicey f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Dicie. This name was borne by Laodicea "Dicey" Langston (1766-1837), a South Carolina woman who acted as a spy for the Patriots during the American Revolution... [more]
Dicie f American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of names such as Diana, Eurydice, Ludicia and Theodosia... [more]
Dilcey f American (South, Archaic), Afro-American (Slavery-era)
Possibly a variant of Dulcie or Dilly. Margaret Mitchell used this name in her historical novel Gone with the Wind (1936), where it belongs to a slave on Scarlett O'Hara's plantation.
Donia f American (South, Archaic)
Short form of names ending in -donia, such as Aldonia, Fredonia, and Caledonia.
Donlee m American (South)
Combination of Don and Lee.
Donnia f American (South, Americanized, Modern, Rare, ?)
It's my great-grandmother's name. I assume it's a variation of Donia, a Scottish feminine variant of Donald. She was from southern Texas so possibly Spanish influence from Doña – A Spanish name related to Donna in Italian... [more]
Dorabella f Theatre, American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Dorabella is a character in Così fan tutte, ossia La scuola degli amanti (All Women Do It, or The School for Lovers; 1790 ), an opera buffa in two acts by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Doralise f French (Cajun), American (South), Louisiana Creole, French (Acadian)
Variant of Doralice as well as an 18th- and 19th-century elaboration of Dora using the then-popular name suffix lise.
Dorthelia f American (South, Archaic)
Possibly a combination of Dorothy and Celia.
Dovie f American (South)
Diminutive of Deborah, or sometimes simply from the English word dove. (See also Dove.)
Edganora f American (Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Perhaps a blend of Edgenie (itself possibly an anglicized form of Eugénie) and Eleanora.
Emajo f American (South, Americanized, Rare)
A combination of the female names, Emma & Jo. Uses only one M.
Eone f Greek Mythology, American (South, Archaic), English (Australian, Archaic)
In Greek mythology, Eone was a Thespian princess as one of the fifty daughters of King Thespius.
Eunetta f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Euna mimicking diminutive forms ending in -etta.
Eunie f English, American (South)
Diminutive of Eunice. This was the birth name of American screenwriter and actress Ouida Bergère (1886-1974).
Eura f American (South, Archaic)
Possibly a short form of names beginning with the element Eur-.
Evia f American (South, Archaic)
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a Latinization of Evie, and elaboration of Eva, a transferred use of the surname, an Anglicization of Aoife and an adoption of the Greek place name (also known as Euboea).
Fahllaly f American (South)
Origin and meaning unknown. Possibly Brazilian Portuguese or pseudo-Brazilian Portuguese in origin due to the double 'll', use of the letter 'y', and predominant usage of h, l, and y. ... [more]
Fayetta f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by Lafayette and Fayette.
Floride f & m French (Rare), French (African), Italian (Rare), Walloon (Rare), American (South, Archaic)
French form of Floridus (for men) and Florida (for women), but the name is most often encountered on women.... [more]
Franchelle f American (South), African American
Perhaps a combination of Fran and Chelle.
Geeshie f American (South)
Possibly related to the term Geechie, an alternate name for the Gullah ethnic group, itself possibly derived from the name of the Ogeechee River.
Greenberry m American (South, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Greenberry. Given originally in honor of Colonel Nicholas Greenberry. Sometimes split into two names (i.e. Green Berry)
Grettie f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by Greta with the addition of the suffix -ie which is a common suffix added to names throughout Appalachia.
Grizelda f American (South, Rare), Hungarian (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare), Kashubian
Hungarian and Kashubian form and English and Afrikaans variant of Griselda. The English usage may have been influenced by Grizel.
Guyetta f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by the masculine name Guy + the suffix -etta.
Isonie f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian), possibly influenced by the name Ione.
Jarma f American (South, Rare)
Borne by the American actress Jarma Lewis (1931-1985), whose name was said to be of Czech origin.
Jeffie m & f English (Rare), American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive and feminine form of Jefferson, or sometimes Jeffrey.
Jeuelle f American (South, Archaic)
Possibly intended as a feminine form of Jeuel.
Jincey f American (South, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. This name first appeared in the 1770s. Apparently it was a Southern American invention, or perhaps it was related to the Danish given name Jensine... [more]
Joanetta f American (South, Rare)
Diminutive or elaboration of Joan 1.
Laveda f American (South, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, possibly modelled on names such as Lavera and Lavena. It is often spelled as LaVeda with the third letter capitalized.
Leania f American (South, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Either a variant of Leonia, influenced by Leah, or an elaboration of Leana.
Leatha f American (South, Rare)
Allegedly a variant of Letha, possibly influenced by Lea and the surname Leath.
Lella f English (Rare), American (South), Italian, Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of names ending in ella. It can also be used as a diminutive of Elena and other names beginning with or containing el. This was borne by Italian opera singer Adelaide 'Lella' Ricci (1850-1871) as well as Italian actress Elena 'Lella' Fabrizi (1915-1993), Italian designer Elena 'Lella' Vignelli (1934-2016) and Italian racing driver Maria Grazia 'Lella' Lombardi (1941-1992).... [more]
Levenia f American (South, Archaic), English (American, Archaic), Romani (Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Luvenia and a feminine form of Leven.
Lindora f American (South, Archaic), Theatre
Feminine form of Lindor. This name was used in the comic operas Le donne vendicate (Revenge of the Women in English; 1763) by Piccinni and La maga Circe (Circe the Witch in English; 1788) by Anfossi.
Lodenia f American (South, Archaic)
Of unknown origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Lodemia.
Loumina f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Lumina; in some cases, however, it may also be a combination of Lou and Mina 1.
Louvertie f American (South, Rare)
Presumably a combination of Lou and Vertie.
Louvina f American (South, Archaic)
Possibly a variant of Louvena.
Louzine f American (South, Archaic)
American English regional name (Appalachian).
Lovelace m American (South, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Lovelace.
Lugenia f American (South, Archaic)
Possibly a blend of Luvenia and Eugenia. This was borne by American civil rights reformer Lugenia Burns Hope (1871-1947).
Luwayne f American (South)
Perhaps a combination of Louise and Wayne. Similar to Luanne.
Madea f American (South, Rare), Filipino (Rare), Popular Culture
In the case of the Tyler Perry character, the name was taken from a phrase (madea or madear) used in the American south meaning "mother dear". It may also be a variant spelling of Medea.
Marshalene f American (South, Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Marshal.
Mayzelle f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a variant of Mizela (see also Mozelle), perhaps influenced by Maisie.
Mettie f American (South), English
A diminutive of Metta or a variant of Mattie. Possibly a diminutive of Matilda or Martha or Margaret.
Milbrey f American (South)
Vernacular form of Milburga (via Milborough).
Millinea f American (South, Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Millie, used almost exclusively in Alabama.
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.
Myjabelle f American (South)
Combines the popular Myja/Mya/Maya with the suffix belle
Nara f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a variant of Nora 1. It might, however, also be a simplified spelling of Naarah.
Nezzie f American (South, Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Inez.
Nicy f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Nicey as well as a diminutive of Eunice, occasionally used as a given name in its own right.
Oakie m & f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by Oak + -ie which is a common suffix added to names throughout Appalachia.
Obedience f English (Puritan), Romani (Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
From the English word obedience, the act of obeying.
Odia f American (South), French (Acadian, Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic), Louisiana Creole
Variant of Odéa and cognate of Odea. This name was borne by singer Odia Coates (1941–1991).
Ogee m American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by Auggie.
Ogga f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by the name Olga.
Onia f American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of any name ending in -onia.
Opalia f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
From the name of an ancient Roman festival of the earth goddess Opis or Ops, which was held annually on 25 August. It may also be used as an elaboration of Opal or be considered a contracted form of Opalina.
Orangella f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
An archaic elaboration of Orange. Also, used as a combination of Oran and Angela.
Oreta f American (South, Rare)
Presumably a variant of Oretta or, less likely, of Orieta.
Orleana f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Orlena (compare Arleana). Orleana Hawks Puckett was an American midwife in the mountains of Patrick and Carroll County, Virginia... [more]
Orphelia f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by Ophelia.
Otary m American (South)
From Cherokee ᎣᏓᎸᎢ (odalvi) "mountain, hill"
Paralee f American (South, Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning.
Pattylou f American (South)
Combination of Patty and Lou.
Peachy f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Likely from the American English slang meaning "fine; excellent".
Pearla f American (South, Archaic)
Latinate form of Pearl; in some cases it may also be a borrowing of Perla.
Pecola f African American, American (South)
Meaning unknown, perhaps an invented name. The American author Toni Morrison used it in her novel The Bluest Eye (1970) for the protagonist, a young African-American girl named Pecola Breedlove who descends into madness as a result of abuse.
Perdida f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Respelling of Perdita which might have arisen based on a dialectal pronunciation.
Pernie f American (South)
This appears sporadically outside the U.S. Top 1000 and was found mainly in Southern States. My speculation is that it is an offshoot of Calpurnia, but I cannot verify if this is the source of the name.
Pheraby f American (South, Archaic)
Apparently a Southern U.S. invention. First appears in the mid-1700s in Virginia and North Carolina. Could be a variation of Phoebe, although it is also curiously similar to the Arabic name Fariba.... [more]
Plutina f American (South, Archaic)
Probably an invented name, used primarily in the Southern United States in the 19th century. Plutina Cox is the heroine of Waldron Baily's novel 'The Heart of the Blue Ridge' (1915), set in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
Poesy f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Originally a variant of Posy, this name was sometimes associated with poetry, from Old French poesie, ultimately from Greek poesis "composition, poetry," from poein "to make or compose"
Rausa f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Rosa 1 and a transferred use of the surname.
Rolla m American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a phonetic spelling of Rollo.
Saddie f American (South)
Possibly a variant of Sadie.
Saletta f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Saleta. However, the earliest usage of Saletta seems to predate the French Marian apparition. In these cases a transferred use of the surnames Salette and Saletta is more likely.
Scottia f American (South, Rare, Archaic), English (American, Rare)
Either a variant of Scotia or a feminine form of Scott.
Serilda f English (American, Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning; theories include a derivation from Sarahild. It was regionally popular in the Midwestern and Southern United States in the 19th century (see also Zerelda).
Sharolette f American (South, Rare)
Combination of Sharol and the popular suffix -ette.
Siddalee f Literature, American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Either a combination of Sidda and Lee or a variant of Sidalie. This name was used by American author Rebecca Wells for a character in her novel Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (1996).
Sippie f Popular Culture, American (South)
The stage name of blues singer Sippie Wallace, born Beulah Thomas. Sippie was a nickname she gained in childhood, as a gap between her two front teeth meant that she "sipped" on food and drink.
Snowdie f American (South)
Possibly derived from a surname. This was used by Eudora Welty in her short story collection The Golden Apples (1949) for a central character, Snowdie MacLain.