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On the mybaby site there are 21 number of baby names that have either have "diminutive" as their meaning, or have the " diminutive" included in their meaning
There are 19 girl names with the meaning diminutive.
There are 1 boy names with the meaning diminutive.
The most popular girls name with the meaning "diminutive" is Ksenia
The most popular boys name with the meaning "diminutive" is Abban
The following celebrities have a name with the meaning diminutive ( Henny,Alisann,Alisoun,Allcen,Allcenne,)
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Adene German - Diminutive of Adeline, from the Old German 'athal' meaning noble. The baby name Adene is given to babies of Female Gender
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Adine German - Diminutive of Adeline, from the Old German 'athal' meaning noble. The baby name Adine is given to babies of Female Gender
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Ailsa German - A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'my god is bountiful', or 'god of plenty.' Also from the Old German athal meaning 'noble'. Famous bearers: heroine of Wagner's opera 'Loheogrin'; the tame lioness in Joy Adamson's Born Free. The baby name Ailsa is given to babies of Female Gender
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AILSIE Hebrew - Hebrew form of Scottish Ailsa which is either the diminutive of Elizabeth (pledge from God) or named for the island, Ailsa Craig. The baby name AILSIE is given to babies of Female Gender
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Alisann German - Diminutive form of Old German Alice, woman of noble estate. The baby name Alisann is given to babies of Female Gender
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Alisoun German - Diminutive form of Old German Alice, woman of noble estate. The baby name Alisoun is given to babies of Female Gender
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Allcen German - Diminutive form of Old German Alice, woman of noble estate. The baby name Allcen is given to babies of Female Gender
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Allcenne German - Diminutive form of Old German Alice, woman of noble estate. The baby name Allcenne is given to babies of Female Gender
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Allicen German - Diminutive form of Old German Alice, woman of noble estate. The baby name Allicen is given to babies of Female Gender
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Allicenne German - Diminutive form of Old German Alice, woman of noble estate. The baby name Allicenne is given to babies of Female Gender
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Allisann German - Diminutive form of Old German Alice, woman of noble estate. The baby name Allisann is given to babies of Female Gender
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Allisoun German - Diminutive form of Old German Alice, woman of noble estate. The baby name Allisoun is given to babies of Female Gender
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Allsun German - Diminutive form of Old German Alice, woman of noble estate. The baby name Allsun is given to babies of Female Gender
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Allysann German - Diminutive form of Old German Alice, woman of noble estate. The baby name Allysann is given to babies of Female Gender
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Amabel Latin - Beautiful, loving, lovable.Amabel was used frequently during the Middle Ages and briefly in the 19th century, and has now been largely replaced by the diminutive Mabel. The baby name Amabel is given to babies of Female Gender
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Anita Spanish - A Spanish diminutive of Ann: graceful, merciful. The baby name Anita is given to babies of Female Gender
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Annabella Latin - Beautiful, loving, lovable.Amabel was used frequently during the Middle Ages and briefly in the 19th century, and has now been largely replaced by the diminutive Mabel. The baby name Annabella is given to babies of Female Gender
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Annalisa German - Derived from a compound of Anna (grace) and Liesa, which is a German diminutive of Elizabeth (God is bountiful). The baby name Annalisa is given to babies of Female Gender
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Anneliese German - Derived from a compound of Anna (grace) and Liesa, which is a German diminutive of Elizabeth (God is bountiful). The baby name Anneliese is given to babies of Female Gender
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Archie English - A popular diminutive of Archibald, meaning true and bold, valuable. Famous bearers: a ventriloquist's dummy in the radio programme 'Educating Archie'; a philisophical cockroach created by American writer Don Marquis. The baby name Archie is given to babies of Male Gender
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Arletta French - Derived from a feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning manly. A medieval given name. The baby name Arletta is given to babies of Female Gender
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ATISA Chamoru - Increase; brighter. Diminutive Tisa exists. The baby name ATISA is given to babies of Female Gender
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Audra English - Originally a diminutive of Etheidreda from the 16th century. The baby name Audra is given to babies of Female Gender
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Auheron French - A diminutive of the Old French Auberi. Auberon was the king of the fairies in medieval romance. The baby name Auheron is given to babies of Male Gender
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Babette French - A French diminutive of Elizabeth, a Hewbrew name meaning 'My God is plentiful', now frequently used as an independent name. The baby name Babette is given to babies of Either Gender
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BEL Latin - Beautiful, loving, lovable.Amabel was used frequently during the Middle Ages and briefly in the 19th century, and has now been largely replaced by the diminutive Mabel. The baby name BEL is given to babies of Either Gender
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BELL Latin - Beautiful, loving, lovable.Amabel was used frequently during the Middle Ages and briefly in the 19th century, and has now been largely replaced by the diminutive Mabel. The baby name BELL is given to babies of Either Gender
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Bella Spanish - Beautiful. Diminutive of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth. The baby name Bella is given to babies of Female Gender
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Belle Spanish - Beautiful. Diminutive of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth. The baby name Belle is given to babies of Female Gender
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Benito Spanish - A Spanish diminutive of the Latin Benedict meaning blessed. Italian dictator Benito Mussolini died in 1945. The baby name Benito is given to babies of Male Gender
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Berry English - A name derived from the fruit; also used as a diminutive of names beginning with Ber-. The baby name Berry is given to babies of Either Gender
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Bertie English - A diminutive of Bertram, Bertrand, Albert, and other names ending in -bert. Noble, bright. Variant of Bert, meaning industrious. The baby name Bertie is given to babies of Male Gender
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Beth Aramaic - A diminutive of Bethany meaning house of poverty. The baby name Beth is given to babies of Female Gender
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Bette French - A diminutive the Hebrew Elizabeth: My God is plentiful. Also used as an alternate spelling of Betty. Famous references - American actress Bette Davis. The baby name Bette is given to babies of Female Gender
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Betty English - A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning My God is plentiful, frequently used as an independent name since the 18th century. US actress Betty Grable. The baby name Betty is given to babies of Female Gender
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Bram Dutch - A Dutch diminutive of Abraham, meaning 'father of a multitude' Famous bearer: Bram Stoker, 19th century Irish author of Dracula. The baby name Bram is given to babies of Male Gender
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Carol English - A feminine form of Charles meaning strong or manly. Also a diminutive of Caroline. Also used as the feminine of Carl meaning joy. The baby name Carol is given to babies of Either Gender
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Chandanika Indian - Diminutive The baby name Chandanika is given to babies of Female Gender
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Chandika Indian - Diminutive of Chandana The baby name Chandika is given to babies of Female Gender
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Chay English - A diminutive of Charles, from the Old English 'ceorl' meaning man. Sometimes used as an independent name. Famous bearers: British long-distance yachtsman Chay Blyth. The baby name Chay is given to babies of Either Gender
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Chuck English - A diminutive of Charles from the Old English 'ceorl' meaning man. Famous bearer: American singer Chuck Berry. The baby name Chuck is given to babies of Male Gender
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Cilla English - A diminutive of Priscilla made famous by 1960s British singer CilIa Black, who was born Priscilla White. The baby name Cilla is given to babies of Female Gender
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CLARRIE English - A diminutive of any feminine name beginning with Clar-. The baby name CLARRIE is given to babies of Either Gender
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Cleo Greek - A diminutive of Cleopatra and Clotilde, meaning famed. Famous bearer: 20th century British jazz singer Cleo Laine. The baby name Cleo is given to babies of Either Gender
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Colin French - A variant of Nicholas, which means 'people's victory', from a French diminutive. The baby name Colin is given to babies of Male Gender
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Curt English - A diminutive of Curtis, meaning courteous, or an alternative spelling of Kurt or Cort. The baby name Curt is given to babies of Male Gender
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Danny Scottish - A diminutive of the Hebrew Daniel, meaning God has judged, or God is judge, frequently used as an independent name. 'Danny Boy' is a Famous Scottish folk song. The baby name Danny is given to babies of Male Gender
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DANTE Italian - A diminutive of Durante, the Italian form of Durand meaning enduring. Famous bearer: The poet Dante Alighieri wrote 'The Divine Comedy' with its graphic description of medieval Hell known as 'Dante's Inferno.'. The baby name DANTE is given to babies of Either Gender
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Dee English - A diminutive of any name beginning with D, also frequently used as an independent name. The baby name Dee is given to babies of Either Gender
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Del English - A diminutive of any masculine or feminine name beginning with Del. The baby name Del is given to babies of Either Gender
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Dickie English - A diminutive of Richard which originated as a rhyming variant of Rick. The baby name Dickie is given to babies of Male Gender
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Dicky English - A diminutive of Richard which originated as a rhyming variant of Rick. The baby name Dicky is given to babies of Male Gender
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Dirk Dutch - A diminutive of Derek meaning people ruler. Famous bearer: British actor Dirk Bogarde. A Dutch forms of Theodoric. The baby name Dirk is given to babies of Male Gender
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Dodie English - A diminutive of Dorothy, meaning gift of god. Famous bearer: British writer Dodie Smith, author of the children's story which became Walt Disney's film One Hundred and One Dalmatians. The baby name Dodie is given to babies of Female Gender
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DON English - A diminutive of Donald, meaning world mighty, or Donovan, meaning dark brown. Frequently used as a name on its own.Abbreviation of any name beginning with Don-. In mythology the Irish Donn was known as king of the underworld. The baby name DON is given to babies of Either Gender
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Dorrie English - A diminutive of any feminine name beginning with Dor-. The baby name Dorrie is given to babies of Female Gender
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Elsa German - A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'my god is bountiful', or 'god of plenty.' Also from the Old German athal meaning 'noble'. The baby name Elsa is given to babies of Either Gender
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Elsie Scottish - A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'my god is bountiful', or 'god of plentyAlso a diminutive of the Scottish Elspeth. More popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries than today. The baby name Elsie is given to babies of Either Gender
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Em German - Whole. Complete. Universal. Old German 'ermin' or 'irmin', meaning universal. Also a diminutive of any feminine name starting with Em-. The baby name Em is given to babies of Female Gender
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Emma German - Whole. Complete. Universal. Old German 'ermin' or 'irmin', meaning universal. Also a diminutive of any feminine name starting with Em-. The baby name Emma is given to babies of Female Gender
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Emmie English - A diminutive of any feminine name beginning with Em-. The baby name Emmie is given to babies of Female Gender
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Eppie English - A diminutive of Euphemia or Hephzibah, also used as an independent name. The baby name Eppie is given to babies of Female Gender
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Ernie English - A diminutive of Ernest sometimes used as an independent name. Also, in England, 'Ernie' refers to the Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment which selects winning Premium Bond numbers. The baby name Ernie is given to babies of Male Gender
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Essie English - A diminutive of Estella, Estelle, or Esther. The baby name Essie is given to babies of Female Gender
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Francisco French - A diminutive of the Latin Francis, meaning Frenchman or free one. Famous bearer: American singer Frank Sinatra. The baby name Francisco is given to babies of Male Gender
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Franco French - A diminutive of the Latin Francis, meaning Frenchman or free one. Famous bearer: American singer Frank Sinatra. The baby name Franco is given to babies of Male Gender
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Frank French - A diminutive of the Latin Francis, meaning Frenchman or free one. Famous bearer: American singer Frank Sinatra. The baby name Frank is given to babies of Male Gender
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Georgie English - A diminutive of Georgina, meaning tiller of the soil, or farmer. The baby name Georgie is given to babies of Either Gender
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Gill English - A diminutive of Gillian, meaning young. Often used as an independent name. The baby name Gill is given to babies of Either Gender
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Gina English - A diminutive of Georgina, Virgina, Eugina, Regina, and other names ending in -gina. Often used as an independent name. Famous bearer: twentieth century Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida. The baby name Gina is given to babies of Female Gender
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Ginger English - A diminutive of Virginia, meaning pure, chaste, virginal. A common nickname for people with red hair. Also means pep or liveliness, refering to the pungent ginger root. Famous bearer: American dancer-actress Ginger Rogers. The baby name Ginger is given to babies of Either Gender
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Ginny English - A diminutive of Virginia, meaning pure, chaste, virginal. The baby name Ginny is given to babies of Female Gender
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Greta Swedish - A diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearl. Famous bearer: Swedish actress Greta Garbo. The baby name Greta is given to babies of Either Gender
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Gricie English - A diminutive of Grace, meaning love. Famous bearer: Dame Gracie Fields. The baby name Gricie is given to babies of Female Gender
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Gus English - A diminutive of the Latin Augustus or Augustine, meaning majestic. Often used as an independent name. The baby name Gus is given to babies of Male Gender
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Gussie English - A diminutive of Augusta, Augustina, Augustine, or Augustus. The baby name Gussie is given to babies of Either Gender
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Harry English - A variant of Henry meaning home or house protector. Also can be a diminutive of Harold: 'Army commanderArmy, weald power. Famous Bearer: Prince Harry of England (son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana). The baby name Harry is given to babies of Male Gender
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Henny French - Male - Diminutive of Henrietta: Keeper of the hearth. Rules her household. From Henriette, the French feminine form of Henry.
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Henrietta: French - Diminutive of Henrietta: Keeper of the hearth. Rules her household. From Henriette, the French feminine form of Henry. The baby name Henrietta: is given to babies of Female Gender
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Hob English - A diminutive of Robert or Robin. The word hobgoblin is derived from this name. The baby name Hob is given to babies of Male Gender
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Ib Spanish - Beautiful. Diminutive of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth. The baby name Ib is given to babies of Female Gender
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Ibbie Spanish - Beautiful. Diminutive of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth. The baby name Ibbie is given to babies of Female Gender
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Ibby Spanish - Beautiful. Diminutive of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth. The baby name Ibby is given to babies of Female Gender
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Ina English - A diminutive of any names ending in 'ina' or 'ena' (ie. Christina) used as a nickname. Famous bearer: In 1906 Queen Victoria's granddaughter Victoria Eugenie Julia Ena, known as Princess Ena, became Queen of Spain. The baby name Ina is given to babies of Female Gender
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Isa Spanish - Beautiful. Diminutive of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth. The baby name Isa is given to babies of Either Gender
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Iva English - A climbing plant. Also used as a diminutive of any name ending in '-liana'. The baby name Iva is given to babies of Either Gender
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Ivalyn English - A climbing plant. Also used as a diminutive of any name ending in '-liana'. The baby name Ivalyn is given to babies of Either Gender
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Ivey English - A climbing plant. Also used as a diminutive of any name ending in '-liana'. The baby name Ivey is given to babies of Either Gender
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Ivie English - A climbing plant. Also used as a diminutive of any name ending in '-liana'. The baby name Ivie is given to babies of Either Gender
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Ivyanne English - A climbing plant. Also used as a diminutive of any name ending in '-liana'. The baby name Ivyanne is given to babies of Either Gender
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Jack English - Diminutive of John: God is gracious. During the Middle Ages, Jack was so common that it was used as a general term for 'man' or 'boy'. Famous Bearer: American actor Jack Lemmon. The baby name Jack is given to babies of Male Gender
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Jerry English - A diminutive of a Jeremiah, Jeremy, or Jerome, also used as an independent name. Also a colloquial term for a German soldier. Famous bearer: American comedian-actor Jerry Lewis was born Joseph Levitch. The baby name Jerry is given to babies of Either Gender
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Jessie Scottish - A diminutive of Janet. Also a diminutive of Jessamine or Jessical. The baby name Jessie is given to babies of Either Gender
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Jock English - Diminutive of John: God is gracious. During the Middle Ages, Jack was so common that it was used as a general term for 'man' or 'boy'. Famous Bearer: American actor Jack Lemmon. The baby name Jock is given to babies of Either Gender
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Juliet Italian - An Italian diminutive of Julia. Juliet was the young heroine of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. The baby name Juliet is given to babies of Female Gender
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Juliette Italian - An Italian diminutive of Julia. Famous bearer: Juliet, young heroine of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. The baby name Juliette is given to babies of Female Gender
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Karin Danish - Diminutive of Katherine: Pure. The baby name Karin is given to babies of Either Gender
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Kate English - A diminutive of Katherine: Pure. The baby name Kate is given to babies of Female Gender
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Ksenia Russian - 1) foreign, alien (Greek)2) hospitable (Greek)diminutive: Ksusha (with soft sound [u]) The baby name Ksenia is given to babies of Female Gender
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Lance French - Land (from Old German) The short form of the name Lancelot (which incidentally was derived originally from the name Lance!) Therefore, this name is the short form of its own diminutive. The baby name Lance is given to babies of Male Gender
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Launce French - Land (from Old German) The short form of the name Lancelot (which incidentally was derived originally from the name Lance!) Therefore, this name is the short form of its own diminutive. The baby name Launce is given to babies of Male Gender
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Laurie Scottish - A diminutive of Laurence: from the place of the laurel leaves. Famous Bearer: Laurie Lee, author of Cider with Rosie (1959). The baby name Laurie is given to babies of Either Gender
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Leanne English - A compound of Lee: wood, and Anne: grace, favour. Can also be a diminutive of Julianne: downy, hairy. Can also be derived from Helen: Liight; beautiful woman, and a variant of Liana: Youthful; bond. The baby name Leanne is given to babies of Female Gender
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Liana English - A climbing plant. Also used as a diminutive of any name ending in '-liana'. The baby name Liana is given to babies of Either Gender
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Lianne English - A compound of Lee: wood, and Anne: grace, favour. Can also be a diminutive of Julianne: downy, hairy. Can also be derived from Helen: Liight; beautiful woman, and a variant of Liana: Youthful; bond. The baby name Lianne is given to babies of Female Gender
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Liesei German - German diminutive of the name Elizabeth. The baby name Liesei is given to babies of Female Gender
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Liesi German - German diminutive of the name Elizabeth. The baby name Liesi is given to babies of Female Gender
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Mabel English - Diminutive of Amabel: Lovable. The baby name Mabel is given to babies of Female Gender
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Mabella English - Diminutive of Amabel: Lovable. The baby name Mabella is given to babies of Female Gender
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Mabelle English - Diminutive of Amabel: Lovable. The baby name Mabelle is given to babies of Female Gender
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Mable English - Diminutive of Amabel: Lovable. The baby name Mable is given to babies of Female Gender
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Madge Greek - Approval. Also can be a diminutive of Margaret: Pearl. The baby name Madge is given to babies of Female Gender
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Maisie Scottish - Scottish Diminutive form of Margaret: Pearl, child of light. The baby name Maisie is given to babies of Female Gender
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Mamie English - Abbreviation of Mary and Miriam. Also a diminutive of any feminine name beginning with M. Also used as an independent name in the USA The baby name Mamie is given to babies of Either Gender
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Mysie Scottish - Scottish Diminutive form of Margaret: Pearl, child of light. The baby name Mysie is given to babies of Female Gender
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Nina Russian - Russian diminutive of the name Anne: favour; grace. The baby name Nina is given to babies of Female Gender
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Ninette Russian - Russian diminutive of the name Anne: favour; grace. The baby name Ninette is given to babies of Female Gender
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Peg English - Diminutive of Margaret which developed from rhyming with Meg. The baby name Peg is given to babies of Female Gender
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Peggy English - Diminutive of Margaret which developed from rhyming with Meg. The baby name Peggy is given to babies of Female Gender
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Phemie Greek - Auspicious speech; good repute; well spoken. Diminutive of the name Euphemia. The baby name Phemie is given to babies of Female Gender
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Poll English - Rhyming variant of Molly, which is a diminutive of Mary: wished-for-child. The baby name Poll is given to babies of Female Gender
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Polly English - Rhyming variant of Molly, which is a diminutive of Mary: wished-for-child. The baby name Polly is given to babies of Female Gender
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Rolf German - Famed wolf; wolf counsel. Also a diminutive of Roland: renowned in the land. The baby name Rolf is given to babies of Male Gender
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Rollo German - Famed wolf; wolf counsel. Also a diminutive of Roland: renowned in the land. The baby name Rollo is given to babies of Male Gender
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Rolph German - Famed wolf; wolf counsel. Also a diminutive of Roland: renowned in the land. The baby name Rolph is given to babies of Male Gender
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STACEY English - Diminutive of Anastasia: resurrection; or of Eustace: fruitful. The baby name STACEY is given to babies of Either Gender
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Stacy English - Diminutive of Anastasia: resurrection; or of Eustace: fruitful. The baby name Stacy is given to babies of Either Gender
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Tammy English - A diminutive of any feminine name beginning with 'Tam-'. The baby name Tammy is given to babies of Female Gender
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Tibby Spanish - Beautiful. Diminutive of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth. The Latinized Variant, Isabella, has become popular since the 19th century. The baby name Tibby is given to babies of Female Gender
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Tina English - A diminutive of any feminine name ending in -tina, but is now also popular as an independent first name. The baby name Tina is given to babies of Female Gender
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