313 Girl Names That End in een, ene, or ine

This name derives from the name of a group of buttercup yellow butterflies. It is also a zingy twist on the more familiar Serena.

The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.

This feminine form of Jean was most popular in the 1930s in its home country, and in the 1960s in the US. It's fallen off the Top 1000 list since, but perhaps cute retro nickname Jeannie could tempt some vintage-loving parents back.

Serafine is a variation of the stylish Seraphina. It was given to no baby girls In the US last year, though Serafina and Seraphine were both well-represented.

Actress Hepburn made the Katharine spelling famous, which seems to be the inspiration for this spin on Catherine.

This variation of Philomena has never been high on the popularity charts, but it did appear in the US infrequently as a French immigrant name. As a result, it has some ties to Louisiana and the Cajun community.

Infrequently used relic of the Maureen-Colleen-Kathleen era, though it does seem to have a bit more energy than the others.