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Alvanelle f American (South, Rare)
One of Ulysses Everett McGill’s many daughters in the movie O Brother Where Art Thou?

Alvinette f American (South, Rare)
Feminization of Alvin.

Annclaire f American (South)
Combination of Ann and Claire.

Anner f American (South, Archaic)
Phonetic spelling of Anna reflecting the Appalachian accent.

Anniebell f American (South, ?)
Form of Annabelle.

Arcellia f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Arcelia.

Arilla f English (American, Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Possibly a contracted form of Amarilla.

Armittie f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Altered form of Araminta. Also compare Arminta.

Arrilla f American (South)
Variant of Arilla.

Arzilla f American (South, Rare)

Attie f American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of various names beginning with Ad- and At-.

Avalinn f American (South, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Avalynn.

Avrill f American (South)
Variant of Avril.

Billey m American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Billy.

Billiejo f American (South), English (Rare)
Combination of Billie and Jo. Also, see its male counterpart: Billyjoe.

Billijo f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Billiejo.

Billyjo f & m American (South, Rare), English (British, Rare)
Variant of Billiejo or Billyjoe.

Billyjoe m American (South)
Combination of Billy and Joe. It's feminine counterpart is Billiejo.

Bobbijo f American (South), English (Rare)
Combination of Bobbi and Jo.

Bobbyjo f & m American (South, Rare), English (British, Rare, ?)
Variant of either Bobbijo or Bobbyjoe.

Bobbyjoe m American (South, Rare), English (British, Rare)
Combination of Bobby and Joe. Bobbijo is the feminine counterpart.

Bubber m American (South, Rare, Archaic)
A variant of Bubba, likely based on the Appalachian pronunciation.

Camallia f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Camellia.

Caretta f American (South)
Elaboration of Cara.

Carlette f English (Rare), African American, American (South)
Feminine diminutive of Carl.

Carrye f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Carrie.

Casilla f American (South, Archaic)
Likely a variant of Casilda.

Casille f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Likely a variant of Casilla.

Cassidiy f American (South, Americanized, Rare)
Variant of Cassidy.

Cavassia f American (South, Rare), African American (Rare)

Cennie f American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of Cenia.

Cessa f American (South, Archaic)
Short form of Narcessa.

Cessie f American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of Narcessa.

Cilee f American (South, Rare, Archaic)

Cissia f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Cissiah.

Cissiah f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Kissiah.

Clairabelle f American (South, Modern, Rare)
An all French and culturally cohesive variant of the more familiar and classic Clarabelle... [more]

Classie f American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of Clarissa.

Clayrabelle f American (South, Modern, Rare)
Variant of the more familiar and classic Clarabelle or the all French Clairabelle... [more]

Coill m American (South, Rare, Archaic)

Colquitt f & m American (South)
Character in the house next door novel written by Anne Rivers Siddon

Cozetta f American (South, Rare)
Latinate respelling of Cosette.

Critta f American (South, Rare, Archaic)

Davidella f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Extremely rare feminization of David by way of combining it with the popular feminine name suffix -ella.

Dellar f English (American, Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Della derived from colloquial pronunciation.

Deller f American (South, Archaic)
American English regional (Appalachian) variant of Della. Also see Dellar.

Deterville m French (Cajun), American (South)
Transferred use of the surname Deterville.

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.

Dorabelle f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Dorabella.

Duell m American (South)

Elette f American (South, Rare)

Ellender f American (South)
Appalachian vernacular form of Eleanor.

Elloner f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by Eleanor.

Elsianna f American (South, Rare)

Emmazetta f American (South, Archaic)
Contraction of Emma and Zetta.

Emmer f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Emma reflecting the Appalachian accent.

Ennice f American (South, Archaic)

Etheleen f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Ethelene.

Eunetta f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Euna mimicking diminutive forms ending in -etta.

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.

Florra f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Flora.

Forrestine f American (South, Rare)
Feminine form of Forrest.

Franchelle f American (South), African American
Perhaps a combination of Fran and Chelle.

Fruzannath f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Frusannah.

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.

Genavee f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Genevie.

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.

Guyetta f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by the masculine name Guy + the suffix -etta.

Hettye f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Hettie.

Inell f English (American, Rare), American (South)
Perhaps an altered form of Inez.

Iredell m English (American, Rare), American (South, Rare)
From the surname Iredell. This was the name of American philosopher Iredell Jenkins (1909-1988), who wrote about the philosophy of art in the 1950s.

Jeffie m & f English (Rare), American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive and feminine form of Jefferson, or sometimes Jeffrey.

Jennabeth f American (South, Americanized)
Combination of Jenna and Beth used mostly in the Appalachian region of the United States.

Jennetta f American (South), Afrikaans (Rare)

Jeuelle f American (South, Archaic)
Possibly intended as a feminine form of Jeuel.

Joanetta f American (South, Rare)
Diminutive or elaboration of Joan 1.

Joeanne f American (South, Americanized, Modern)

Keener m American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Maybe transferred from the surname Keener or from the common English word keen.

Kissia f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Kissiah.

Kissiah f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Keziah.

Kissie f American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of Kissiah.

Kizziah f American (South, Archaic), Romani (Archaic)
Variant of Keziah.

Laviolette f French (Cajun, Rare, Archaic), American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Laviolette.

Laylee f American (South, Modern)
Rhyming variant of Kaylee.

Leianna f American (South)

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]

Lellene f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Elaboration of Lella.

Lillar f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Likely a variant of Lila 2 or a similar name, based on the Appalachian pronunciation.

Lillene f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Lellene.

Loucille f American (South, Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Lucille.

Lucetty f American (South, Archaic)
Vernacular form of Lucetta.

Lummie f & m English (American, Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of Columbia or Columbus.

Lureene f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Lurene.

Malissia f American (South, Rare)
Elaboration of Melissa or Malissie.

Maloree f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Mallory.

Mayzelle f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a variant of Mizela (see also Mozelle), perhaps influenced by Maisie.

Meanna f American (South, Rare, Archaic)

Medissa f American (South, Rare, Archaic)

Mellette f American (South, Archaic)

Merranda f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Miranda.

Mettie f American (South), English
A diminutive of Metta or a variant of Mattie. Possibly a diminutive of Matilda or Martha or Margaret.

Millinea f American (South, Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Millie, used almost exclusively in Alabama.

Minnijean f American (South, Rare), African American (Rare)
Combination of Minnie and Jean 2. This is borne by Minnijean Brown-Trickey (1941-), who was one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of nine African-American teenagers who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957 after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional three years earlier... [more]

Modilla f American (South, Archaic)

Mosella f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Mozelle.

Moselle f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Mozelle.

Mozella f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Mozelle.

Murrell m American (South, Rare)
George Murrell Smith Jr. is an American politician and the 61st Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Myjabelle f American (South)
Combines the popular Myja/Mya/Maya with the suffix belle

Narcessa f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Narcissa.

Nellene f American (South, Rare)
Elaboration of Helen.

Nezzie f American (South, Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Inez.

Odesser f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Odessa derived from colloquial pronunciation.

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.

Olla f American (South, Archaic)

Opalette f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Elaborated form of Opal.

Orangella f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
An archaic elaboration of Orange. Also, used as a combination of Oran and Angela.

Orilla f English (American, Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Arilla, or possibly Aurelia.

Ozella f African American (Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Feminine form of Ozell.

Paralee f American (South, Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning.

Parasetta f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Parazetta.

Parazetta f American (South, Archaic)

Parelee f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Paralee.

Parilee f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Paralee.

Parlee f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Paralee.

Parolee f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Paralee.

Pattylou f American (South)
Combination of Patty and Lou.

Pennina f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Penina.

Pernella f Medieval English, American (South, Rare)
Elaboration of Pernel.

Pernellia f American (South, Archaic)

Pheribee f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Pheraby.

Possie f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Posie.

Puckett m American (South)
Transferred use of the surname Puckett.

Quella f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Quilla.

Quilla f American (South, Rare)
Short form of Tranquilla.

Quillian m American (South, Rare)

Rasmass m English, American (South)
Variant of Erasmus.

Redissa f American (South, Rare, Archaic)

Rellie f American (South, Rare)

Renessa f American (South, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Possibly a blend of Renee and Vanessa

Rivanna f American (South, Archaic)

Rolla m American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a phonetic spelling of Rollo.

Romilla f American (South, Archaic)

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.

Seawillow f American (South, Rare)
Seawillow Margaret Ann Wells was named Seawillow after the unusual circumstances of her birth. The community Seawillow in Texas is named after her.

Sharolette f American (South, Rare)
Combination of Sharol and the popular suffix -ette.

Sharrod m African American, American (South)
Transferred use of the surname Sharrod. A famous namesake is basketball player Sharrod Ford.

Sibble f English (British, Archaic), American (South, Rare)
Variant of Sybil.

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.

Sneed m American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Sneed. The name of Sneed B. Collard III, an American children's author.

Stellar f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Phonetic spelling of Stella 1 reflecting a dialectal pronunciation.

Swanee f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by Swan with the addition of the suffix -ie which is a common suffix added to names throughout Appalachia. It may also be influenced by the Shawnee indigenous tribe of Oklahoma located in Oklahoma and within Appalachia.

Tereanna f American (South, Rare, Archaic)

Texanna f American (South, Rare)
Elaboration of English Texan meaning "of Texas". Also compare Texana and Tex.

Theoophile m French (Cajun), Afro-American (Slavery-era), American (South)
Variant of Theophilus, from the Greek words theós ("God") and philía ("love or affection").

Thomassin f French (Cajun), African American, American (South)
Variation of Tamsin or Thomasine.

Trannie f American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a variant of Trany.

Tranquilla f Italian (Rare, Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Feminine form of Tranquillo.

Trinnie f American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of Trinvilla.

Trinvilla f American (South, Archaic)

Trishelle f American (South)
Variant of Michelle, influenced by Trish.

Unavee f American (South, Rare)

Vennie f American (South)
Not sure, it was given to 6 girls in Alabama in 1913, looks like a diminutive of a longer name that became independent, perhaps Venetia or Venicia.

Voncille f American (South)

Vortella f American (South, Rare)

Wanzella f American (South, Rare, Archaic)

Wellman m Louisiana Creole, English (American, Rare, Archaic), American (South)
Transferred use of the surname Wellman.

Willadean f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Willodean.

Willadeen f American (South)
Variant of Willadeene

Willadeene f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Willodean. A notable bearer is Willadeene Parton, the oldest sibling of country singer Dolly Parton.

Willadene f American (South)

Willene f English (American), American (South), Haitian Creole, Afrikaans
Feminine elaboration of Willie using the common name suffix lene, or perhaps a contraction of names such as Wilhelmina, Wilmadeene, and Willodean.

Willia f American (South, Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Elaboration of Willa.

Willodean f American (South, Archaic)

Willona f American (South, Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Wilona. Willona Woods is a character from the 1970s TV show 'Good Times'.

Willory f American (South, Archaic)

Willowdean f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Willodean.

Wynette f American (South, Rare), Filipino (Rare)

Yevonne f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Yvonne.

Zemma f American (South)

Zenell f American (South)
American English regional name (Appalachian).

Zipporia f English (Rare), American (South), African American
Altered form of Zipporah.