IE endings are diminutive by design. Josie, Ellie, Rosie, Millie, Gracie. They age fine on kids; adults with these names often get taken less seriously in formal settings. Worth knowing.
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bright, shining light
Englishprincess, noblewoman
Englishdivine wisdom, holy insight
Frenchborn on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord
Frenchgentle strength; industrious
Englishmay God increase
Englishdark, black
Englishfree man, feminine form of Charles
Englishvalor, strength
Frenchpraise the Lord, variant of Hallelujah
Englishmy God is abundance
Scottishbeautiful, lovely
Americanrose festival
Frenchgraceful, beautiful
Australianmerciful, gracious
Englishson of Kenneth
Americanperson from Scotland
Americancrown, garland
Americangrace, favor
Englishpearl
Scottishlife; living; breath
Englishchild of light, precious gem
Englishof the forest
Frenchforeign riches
Frenchhome ruler, estate ruler
Englishbeautiful, attractive, pleasant
Scottishgift of God
Englishcourageous, valiant
Americanfair, comely
Scottishindustrious ruler
Americanshining light
Englishcrown, garland
Frenchfair, white, blessed
Welshdefender of men (from Alexandra)
Englishpure, clear
Englishfree one
Englishdivine messenger
Englishgrey fortress, grey enclosure
Scottishborn under Jupiter's influence
Englishfair one
Englishrebellion
Frenchchild of the fair one
Americanmade of gold, golden
Englishindependent spirit
Englishelf counsel, elf power
Englishpetite woman
Englishpure, innocent
Englishresolute protection, strong-willed guardian
Englishrival, eager
Frenchbeloved (folk etymology)
Englishentire, all-encompassing
Englishbright, shining one
Americanyouthful, downy-bearded
Frenchwealthy
Englishpearl
Englishhigh tower
Englishbeautiful
Englishmanly, brave
Englishcompassionate friend, companion
Jewishpretty, beautiful
Frenchjoy, happiness, gladness
Englishpearl
Englishelf ruler, ruler of supernatural beings
Americanchild of light
Englishgift of God
Englishmy life (ma vie)
Frenchplace of the La Ramee family
Americanbright, cheerful, sunny
Americandark settlement, coal village
Americandefender of men
Americanwished-for child
Englishmighty in battle, strength in battle
Englishslender, graceful, beautiful
Americanborn on Christmas Day
Frenchshining upon men
Englishlight, illumination
Frenchnoble, nobility
Englishlife
Americanrival, industrious
Frenchgift of God
Americana day's travel, adventure
Americanwisdom
ScandinavianGod is gracious
Englishthe American South
Americanshining, glowing
Americanwhole, universal
Americanhay field
Englishboundary meadow
Americanfarmer, earth worker
Englishmy father is joy
Englisheverything is all right; peaceful harmony
Jamaicannoble, of noble kind
Germanfrom Hadria (short for Adriaan)
Hebrewfrom the alder grove
Americanhome ruler (as short for Harriet/Henrietta)
Americanborn in June; youthful
Americanfair phantom, white wave
Englishprincess, noblewoman
Englishwealthy in battle
Americanbrave
Americansequence of musical notes
Englishchooser of the slain
Norseflower-like (from azalea)
Frenchdark beauty
Americanrose of Mary
Englishfree man (feminized)
Americannew star, stellar explosion
Americantempestuous, like a storm
Americanfair one
Scottishpearl
Americanancestor's descendant
Englishwest meadow
Englishjoyful
Americanlord have mercy (liturgical phrase)
GreekGod is gracious
Englishtrue image
Englishdaydream, pleasant fantasy
Frenchgrace, eternal beauty
Americanisland of Kell, Kell's island
Americanmusical consonance
Frenchmy God is abundance, consecrated to God
Englishgraceful lily
Englishcreative form of Ellery
Americangrace + meadow
Germaneternity, immortality
Englishcharcoal farm
Americannavigator, of the navy
Americanbrave as a lion
Frenchbrave, vigorous
Englishgrace and beloved
Germangracious gift, star of the sea
Irishfree spirit (modern connotation)
Americanstar of the sea
Scottishfair of face (alternate Scottish interpretation)
Scottishto be of worth, valor
Americanfree woman, free person
Englishnoble, of royal bearing
Frenchwork-power, industrious ruler
Americanforeign woman (as variant of Barbara)
Americangraceful meadow (Ana + Lee)
Americanboar meadow, wild clearing
Englishhidden, possibly myrtle plant
Englishfrom the Wylye River
Americanolive tree
Englishresolute protector
Englisheagle meadow
Americanfellow countrymen
Americanunfortunate, ill-omened
Englishbeloved, grace
Americanfrom Arcy (place in Normandy)
Irishdivine strength (from Osbourne)
Americanmodern invented name
Americanwhole, universal power
Americanslender and fair
Americanruler of the land
Americandevoted to God, my God is an oath
Englishgladness, exuberant happiness
Frenchvariant of Haley (hay meadow)
Americanmeadow of oaks
Americanred-haired ruler
Irishsea warrior
Irishbird
Americanfrom Lassy (Norman place name)
EnglishGod will add, God increases
Englishholy, sacred plant
Englishfree woman, strong
Englishbeloved, wished-for child
Englishphonetic form of initials J.C.
Americanvictory, triumph
Englishbeloved, darling
Scottishmy delight, my joy
Frenchangel, messenger of God
Frenchfirm, immovable
Englishthe doubting one (biblical context)
Englishof Mars, warlike
Englishpoem, verse
Englishbright, shining one
Englishgrace, favor
Europeanprophetess of doom
Americanpossibly bright one, cheerful
Americandescendant of the helpful one
Americandear one, beloved
AmericanGod is gracious
Englishforeign woman, stranger
Englishdawn, bright star
Americantorch, bright one
Scottishvibrant flower (floral meaning)
Americanelf ruler, wise counselor
Americancoral, sea treasure
Frenchred, crimson
Englishbright fame
Englishdew of the sea
Englishnarrative, tale
Americansomething handed down, inheritance
Americancrowned with laurels (via Stephanie)
Americantorch, bright light
Africanmy joy, my pleasantness
Frenchgift of God
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