#1: Emily

 Medieval feminine form of Aemilius

Famous bearers of this name: Emily Bronte, The famous British writer ("Wuthering Heights") and Emily Dickinson.

#2 Emma

The origin of this name is Teutonic, and the meaning is Universal, Whole.Emma was the name of the mother of Edward the confessor. Also, in the novel "Emma" by Jane Austin this is the main character - Emma Woodhouse, The matchmaker.

#3 Madison

This name's origin is in German and Old English. It means "Son of a mighty warrior","Son of Maud".

A name only rarely used before 1985, became suddenly very popular according to the US Social security Administration. A possible reason for this is the movie "Splash" , where the mermaid played by Daryl Hannah adopts the name "Madison", After seeing the street sign of Madison avenue.

Madison is also used, though to a lesser extent, as a male name.

#4 Abigail

This name originates in the Old Testament, as the name of king david's wife. Literally meaning in Hebrew (avi-gail):  "My father is Joy".

#5 Olivia

This name was originally created by Shakespeare, for his play "The twelfth night". It is believed to be a female version of "Oliver", or based on the Latin
"Oliva", meaning Olive. In Shakespeare's Play this is the character of a noble woman who is wooed by Duke Orsino but she falls inlove with another man.

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