Names Categorized "modern"

Ailani is a feminine given name of modern English usage, possibly derived from the rare Hawaiian name ʻAilani or the Spanish name Aylín. The name surged in popularity during the 2010s, in large part due to its fashionabl...

Ailany is a modern English variant of the name Ailani. This given name emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century as part of a trend among English-speaking parents to create names with appealing sounds, often drawing...

Angharad is a feminine name of Welsh origin, deeply rooted in the mythology and history of Wales. It derives from an Old Welsh name recorded in various forms such as Acgarat and Ancarat. The name literally means "much lo...

Aylani is a modern given name in English, primarily used for girls. It is a variant of Ailani, a name that emerged in popularity during the 2010s, influenced by the fashionable -lani ending shared with names like Leilani...

Beauden is an English masculine first name that originated as an elaboration of the French word beau, meaning "beautiful," combined with the popular phonetic suffix den. This suffix is also found in other contemporary na...

Bhim is a modern form of Bhima, a name that has deep roots in Hindu mythology and the Sanskrit language.Etymology and OriginsThe name Bhima, from which Bhim derives, means "terrible" or "formidable" in Sanskrit. This dir...

Calleigh is a modern feminine given name of English origin. It is primarily a variant of Callie, which itself is a diminutive of Caroline or sometimes of other names beginning with Cal. Caroline is the French feminine fo...

Daleyza is a modern feminine given name that emerged in early 21st-century North America. Its etymology is uncertain, but it appears to be an elaborative creation from Dalia 1, the Spanish and Arabic form of Dahlia.Origi...

Efterpi is the modern Greek form of the ancient name Euterpe. Derived from the Greek elements "delight", ultimately from εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and τέρπω (terpo) meaning "to satisfy, to cheer", the name was borne by one...

Kamiyah is an invented feminine name primarily used in African American communities. It blends the popular phonetic prefix ka with Maya 2, a name that can be traced back to Greek mythology and the indigenous Maya civiliz...

Kayly is a variant spelling of the name Kaylee. While Kaylee itself is a relatively modern coinage—a combination of the popular phonetic elements kay and lee—Kayly represents one of many creative respellings that emerged...

Lorelai is a variant of the German name Lorelei, which originates from the Loreley rock headland on the Rhine River. The name gained widespread recognition through the television series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), where i...

Monta is a modern Latvian feminine given name, derived possibly from the Latin word mons, meaning "mountain". The name is notable for its simplicity and connection to nature, though its usage is limited primarily to Latv...

Myla is a modern feminine given name of English origin. It is possibly a feminine form of Miles, influenced by similar-sounding names such as Kyla. The name Miles itself has a complex etymology: it is derived from the Ge...