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(Hebrew) a form of Aliya. First Impression: People over whelmingly picture Aaliyah as an African American singer with long hair and a willowy frame, much like the late R&B star of the same name. Gender Association: Used for girls Popularity and Trend: #91 (#211 in 2000) Risk of Misspelling: High Risk of Mispronunciation: High Famous Namesakes: Singer Aaliyah Haughton Common Nicknames: Liya Common Variations: Aliya Consider This: Although a lot of people will know this name because of the late singer Aaliyah, many will still have trouble spelling and pronouncing it.
(Hebrew) a familiar form of Abigail. First Impression: Thanks to famous advice columnist Dear Abby, people think Abby is happy to lend an ear.
Gender Association: Used for girls Popularity and Trend: #205 (#205 in 2000) Risk of Misspelling: Fairly low Risk of Mispronunciation: Low Famous Namesakes: Advice columnist Abigail Abby Van Buren; character Abby Lockhart (ER) Common Nicknames: None Common Variations: Abbey, Abbi, Abbie Consider This: People are likely to mistake Abby for a nickname instead of a given name in its own right.
(Hebrew) fathers joy. First Impression: Abigail is described as kind, gentle, and humble, not to mention pretty. Gender Association: Used for girls Popularity and Trend: #6 (#14 in 2000) Risk of Misspelling: Fairly low Risk of Mispronunciation: Low Famous Namesakes: First lady Abigail Adams; columnist Abigail Van Buren; actress Abigail Breslin Common Nicknames: Abby, Gail Common Variations: Abbigail Consider This: Abigail is a classic, versatile name, but it may be
too popular for some parents tastes.
(Hebrew) my strength. First Impression: People imagine that Abiras beauty is rivaled only by her kindness.
Gender Association: Used for girls Popularity and Trend: Never been ranked in Top 1000 Risk of Misspelling: Average Risk of Mispronunciation: Average Famous Namesakes: None Common Nicknames: Abeer Common Variations: None Consider This: This unusual name can be pronounced ah-BEE-rah or ah-BYE-rah.
(German) a form of Adelaide. (English) prosperous; happy. (Hebrew) a form of Adah. First Impression: Ada is considered an older woman whos stunningly beautiful and elegant.
(Greek, German) a familiar form of Adelaide, Adrienne.
(Greek, German) a familiar form of Adelaide, Adrienne.
First Impression: People use words that end in y to describe Addie: bubbly, witty, and spunky. Gender Association: Used for girls Popularity and Trend: Last ranked in the Top 1000 in the 1960s Risk of Misspelling: Fairly low Risk of Mispronunciation: Low Famous Namesakes: Civil rights figure Addie Mae Collins; character Addie (American Girl series) Common Nicknames: None Common Variations: Addy Consider This: Addie hasnt been popular for a long time, which makes it seem a bit unique.