Names That Mean Form

Kattie or Katti is an unusual short form of Katherine, more old fashioned than Kate and more unusual than Kathy. Plus there's the "catty" issue.

Sounds like Maren, but with a surprise ending. If you're looking for a fresh way to honor Margaret, this could be it.

Charming variation on Agnes, for those not keen on the "g" sound.

Gearóidín is familiar to our Irish members, but is probably unseen outside the Emerald Isle. It would provide some steep challengers to people unfamiliar with Irish names, but since that hasn't stopped Saoirse, Niamh and Aoife, there's no reason to not pick this if it steals your heart. Some famous bearers of the name include Gearóidín Breathnach (Irish singer).

Peterina feels like an awkward invented feminization, ala Davette. To honor an ancestral Peter, consider Petra.

An unusual but attractive version of the Hebrew name Penina, meaning "pearl".

Feminine form of Emidio

Another international member of the Isabel family.

From the biblical name Mara, meaning "bitter".

For those who like Leilani, but must spell it differently.

Like Felicity, but faster. Given to 6 girls in 2020.

Philonese is a rare name that had some usage a century or more ago among the Louisiana Creole. As such, it has ties to French and Italian ancestry. While it may not be joining the popularity charts any time soon, its brother name Philo carries certain characteristics that could make it an attractive alternative to hip choice Milo.