Modern Names for Baby

154 Modern names for girls. Listing Modern baby names 111-120. Maribel, Marilyn, Marlo, Melinda and Nichelle are popular Modern baby names. Melisha, Nelsey, Nerys, Nike and Peachy are uncommon Modern baby names. Click on each Modern name for details and [variants], view more Modern names from Phaedra to Segovia, or search for Modern names for boys.

Maribel Modern name: blend of Mary (Latin) "star of the sea" and Belle (French) "beautiful". [7]

Marilyn ... Modern blend of Mary (Latin) "star of the sea" and the -lyn ending (see Lynn) ... [16]

Marlo Modern name: possibly variant of Marlene or from the surname Marlow ... [3]

Melinda ... Modern name coined in the 18th century from the word "melitus". [17]

Melisha Modern name: blend of Melissa and -cia from names such as Alicia or Felicia. [7]

Nelsey Modern name: Kelsey or Chelsea with an N- ... [8]

Nerys ... Modern coinage. The given meaning is based on the name's similarity to the Welsh word "ner" ... [3]

Nichelle ... Modern name. Blend of Nicole and Michelle ... [5]

Nike ... In modern times ... [1]

Peachy ... A modern name that can be used to describe a baby's complexion or temperament. [1]

For more Modern names, view Modern baby names 121-130 from Phaedra to Segovia.