girl names that mean AIR

Kerry is the name of one of the most beautiful and lush counties of Ireland was a seventies favorite. Related, updated versions might include Cerys and Keira.

An unusual member of the "Lily" family of names, this one gives you the option for sweet vintage nickname Winnie, too. It's very unusual even in its native country, never given to more than 3 babies per year since naming records began in 1996.

Breton variant of Lilwen

Although the accent in Linnet is on the first syllable, it could be confused with the dated Lynette.

A bit of a tongue-twister.

Pronounced MAW-rayt or ma-REYD, Mairead is close enough to Maureen to be accepted here. The name became popular in Ireland due to admiration for the saint of that name. Peig and Peigi are its Irish-language nicknames.

Somber, almost mournful name that still has a lovely sound.

A modern update to Hilary, which is related to Gaelic Ealair.

Presidential name that makes a fresh substitute for MacKenzie or McKenna. Possible spelling variations include MacKinley, MacKinlee, Makinleigh ad almost infinitum. McKinley is one of the Scottish names for girls that can work equally well for boys.

A sweet modern update on Morgan.

The popular Irish name Muireann comes from a mythical mermaid who was tranformed into a woman by a saint. Pronunciation is like the surname of the actress Helen Mirren, but with the spin of a w sound after the initial M.

Variant of Nasim

Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.

Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians.

Multicultural name often heard in the Near East. Also spelled Neema.

Simple yet meaningful Iranian name that would make an excellent import to the English-speaking world.

Funny how one letter can turn a name from ordinary to special. Parisa is so much more distinctive than either Marisa or Paris.

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

This name used for both sexes in several cultures is quite well used in Israel.