Names Categorized "female US presidential candidates"

Abigail is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name ʾAviḡayil (אֲבִיגָיִל), which combines the elements ʾav meaning "father" and gil meaning "joy", thus translating to "my father is joy" or "s...

Etymology and OriginAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnē), meaning "“chaste”". The name was Latinized as Agnes and later adopted into various European languages, including English, French (Ag...

Alyson is a variant spelling of Alison 1, ultimately derived from Alice. The name Alison itself emerged from a Norman French diminutive of the Old French name Aalis, which was a short form of Adelais, tracing its roots b...

Amy is an English feminine given name, derived from the Old French name Amée, meaning "beloved" (modern French aimée). This is a vernacular form of the Late Roman name Amata, which comes from the Latin verb amare, "to lo...

Anna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means “favor” or “grace.” Used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, it appears in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of the prophet Samuel (1 Sa...

Barbara is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word barbaros (βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign, non-Greek." The word originally mimicked the unintelligible speech of non-Greek peoples (like "bar-bar") and later came...

Bella is a feminine given name of English usage, primarily known as a short form of Isabella and other names ending in bella. It is also strongly associated with the Italian word bella, meaning "beautiful", which echoes...

Carly is a feminine given name derived from Carl, ultimately a Germanic variant of Karl, which itself comes from the Old German word for "free man." The name shares this root with Charles and its many European derivative...

Carol is a feminine given name in English that originated as a short form of Caroline. Historically, Carol was also a masculine name, derived from the Latin form Carolus, which itself is the Latinization of Charles. Over...

Caroline is the French feminine form of Carolus, the Latin form of Charles. The name has been in common use in the Anglosphere since the 1600s, initially adopted by upper-class English families in honor of King Charles I...

Carrie is a female given name predominantly used in English-speaking countries, primarily functioning as a diminutive of Caroline or Carolyn. Its roots trace back through Caroline to the Latin Carolus, a form of the Germ...

Cathy is an English diminutive of Catherine, itself a variant of the enduring classic Katherine. Primarily used as a feminine name, Cathy emerged as a shorter, more casual form and enjoyed widespread popularity in the En...

Charlene is a feminine given name, most commonly used in English-speaking countries. It originated in the United States in the 19th century as a feminine diminutive of Charles, and it has since gained popularity in other...

Charlotta is a Swedish variant of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles. Though primarily associated with Sweden, the name also appears in Danish and Finnish usage, reflecting a broader Nordic adoption of...

Cherie is an English female given name derived from the French word chérie, meaning "darling", from the past participle of the verb chérir (to cherish). The name entered the US popular-naming lexicon shortly after its va...

Christine is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from Christina, which ultimately comes from the Greek word christos meaning “anointed one,” referring to Christ. As such, the name is often interpreted as “foll...

Cora is a feminine given name with multiple origins, most commonly viewed as a Latinized form of Kore, an epithet of the Greek goddess Persephone meaning "maiden" or "daughter." It was popularized in the English-speaking...

Etymology and OriginsCynthia is a feminine given name with roots in Greek mythology. It is the Latinized form of the Greek Kynthia (Κυνθία), meaning "woman from Cynthus". Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos was the sacr...

Deirdre is a feminine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish name Derdriu. The meaning is unknown, though it might be related to the der element meaning "daughter." In Irish mythology, Deirdre is a tragic...

Diane is the French form of Diana, also regularly used in the English-speaking world. The name has been particularly popular in France and has seen steady use in other countries, especially the United Kingdom and the Uni...

Dorian is a given name of Greek origin that gained literary fame through Oscar Wilde's 1891 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, a cautionary tale of vanity and moral decay. Wilde likely derived the name from the ancient Gr...

EtymologyElaine is a feminine given name originating from an Old French form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek name Helenē, possibly meaning 'torch' or 'light'. Some scholars have also proposed a Welsh etymol...

EtymologyElizabeth is a feminine given name originating from the Greek form Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), which itself derives from the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElishevaʿ), meaning "my God is an oath." The name is composed of tw...

Ellen is a medieval English form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek name Ἑλένη (Helene). The meaning of Helen is debated; it is often interpreted as “torch” or “corposant” from Greek ἑλένη, or related to σελήν...

Evelyn is a given name with a complex gender journey, originating as an English surname derived from the medieval girl's name Aveline, a Norman diminutive of the Germanic name Ava. When first adopted as a given name in t...

Faith is an English virtue name derived directly from the English word faith, which ultimately comes from Latin fido 'to trust' (from Proto-Indo-European *bheidh- 'to trust, confide, persuade'). The name was notably adop...

Fay is a feminine given name of English origin, steeped in a sense of magic and enchantment. Its primary meaning derives from the English word fay, meaning "fairy," which comes from Middle English faie (magical, enchante...

Florence is a feminine given name of both English and French origin, derived from the Latin Florentius or its feminine counterpart Florentia, which themselves come from the word florens, meaning “prosperous, flourishing....

France 1 is a feminine given name of French origin, derived directly from the name of the country of France. It can be considered a feminine form of Frank or a short form of Françoise.EtymologyThe country name France ult...

EtymologyGeorgiana is the feminine form of George, ultimately deriving from the Greek name Γεώργιος (Georgios), meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." The name entered the English-speaking world in the 18th century, likely i...

Gloria is a feminine given name used in English, German, Italian, Spanish, and other languages. It means "glory", derived from the Latin gloria meaning "immortal glory" or "fame, renown, praise, honor."EtymologyThe name...

Gracie is a feminine given name and surname, typically used as a diminutive of Grace. The name Grace itself derives from the English word grace, ultimately from Latin gratia, and emerged as a Puritan virtue name in the 1...

Heather is an English feminine given name taken directly from the English word heather, which denotes a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers that commonly grow in rocky areas, particularly in Scotland and E...

Helen is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Greek Ἑλένη (Helene). Its etymology is uncertain, but it is often associated with Greek helene meaning "torch" or "corposant", or possibly linked to selene (moon)....

Hillary is a variant of the name Hilary, which derives from the Latin hilarius meaning "cheerful," stemming from the Greek hilaros ("cheerful, merry") and ultimately from hilaos ("propitious, gracious"). While historical...

Isabell is a German variant of Isabel, itself a medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth. The name Elizabeth originates from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance" (according to the Bible, Aaron's w...

Jeanne is the modern French feminine form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of the Latin Iohannes, ultimately from the Hebrew name John, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This name has been a staple in France since the...

Etymology and OriginsJill is an English feminine given name that originated as a short form of Gillian or Jillian. Gillian itself is a medieval English feminine form of Julian, which derives from the Roman name Iulianus,...

Joanne is a female given name of English and French origin. It typically serves as a variant of Joan 1 or Johanne. In some modern interpretations, especially in English-speaking countries, Joanne has been reanalyzed as a...

Kamala is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "lotus" or "pale red." In Sanskrit, it is a transcription of both the feminine form कमला (with a long final vowel) and the masculine form कमल (short final vowel...

Etymology and MeaningKat is a diminutive of the classic female given name Katherine, which is used primarily in English-speaking countries. While Katherine’s ultimate etymology is uncertain—possibly connected to Hecate,...

EtymologyKatherine is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose etymology is debated. Possible origins include an earlier Greek name Ἑκατερινη (Hekaterine) from...

Etymology and MeaningKhadijah is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name خديجة (see Khadija), as well as the usual Malay form. The root name Khadija comes from an Arabic word meaning "premature child"—a child born...

Kirsten is a Scandinavian form of Christina, ultimately derived from the Latin Christiana, meaning "follower of Christ." It is predominantly used in Danish, Norwegian, and to a lesser extent, English-speaking countries.E...

Laura is a feminine given name with roots in Late Latin, derived from Laurus, meaning "laurel". In ancient Rome, laurel leaves were woven into garlands to crown victors and poets, making the name synonymous with triumph...

Laurie is a Diminutive of Laura or Laurence 1, primarily used in English and French. As a unisex given name, it functions as a short form of Laura, Lauren, Laurence, or Lawrence, depending on gender. The feminine usage p...

Lenora is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It functions as a short form of Elenora, which itself is a variant of Eleanor. Etymology The name Lenora ultimately derives from the Old Frenc...

Etymology and OriginsLiddy is an English diminutive that can serve as a pet form of either Elizabeth or Lydia. As a feminine given name, it is typically a shorter, more informal variant derived from the end of Elizabeth...

Linda is a feminine given name with multiple origins and widespread popularity. Originally a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element lind meaning "soft, flexible, tender" (from Proto-Germanic *linþaz...

Lorna is a feminine given name created by the author R. D. Blackmore for the title character in his novel Lorna Doone (1869). The name is believed to be derived from the Scottish place name Lorne or the title Marquess of...

Lynn is a feminine given name in the English language, most often used as a first or middle name. It originated as a surname derived from the Welsh word llyn, meaning "lake". Prior to the 20th century, Lynn was predomina...

Margaret is a classic feminine given name derived from Latin Margarita, which was from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl". The Greek word was probably ultimately borrowed from an Indo-Iranian language, reflect...

Etymology and OriginsMarianne is a feminine given name that combines Marie and Anne 1, though it can also be considered a variant of Mariana or Mariamne. The name Marie is the French and Czech form of Maria, derived ulti...

EtymologyMarsha is a variant spelling of Marcia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Marcius, which ultimately derives from the Roman praenomen Marcus. Marcus, in turn, is believed to be derived from the name of t...

Martha is a feminine given name with a rich biblical and linguistic history. Its ultimate origin lies in Aramaic, where it is derived from the word marta, meaning “the lady” or “the mistress.” This is the feminine form o...

Mary is a feminine given name, the English form of the Latin Maria, which itself comes from the New Testament Greek names Μαριάμ (Mariam) and Μαρία (Maria). These Greek forms are derived from the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (Mir...

Maureen is a female given name of Irish and English origin. It is an anglicized form of Máirín, the Irish diminutive of Mary. The name Máirín, often affectionately used, was rendered as Maureen by English speakers, event...

Michele 2 is an English variant of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michel, itself a French form of Michael. As a spelling variant, it offers an alternative to the more common Michelle, often used to emphasize the p...

Mildred is a feminine given name of Old English origin, derived from the elements milde meaning "gentle" and þryþ meaning "strength", thus carrying the sense of "gentle strength". It was borne by Saint Mildred, a 7th-cen...

Millie is a feminine given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. It originated as a diminutive of names such as Mildred and Millicent, as well as other names containing the same sound like Emily, Amelia, and...