The Exoticizer
Make your favorite baby names more international by exoticizing them. The examples here show how to put an exotic spin on classic baby names.
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Alexander
Alexander has been in the Top 25 since 1991, and is still at a high Number 8. The noble Alexander has led to the popularity of so many spin-offs, such as Alex, Zander, Xan and Zan--not to mention ... Read More
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Andrew
Andrew is among the most appealing classic boys' names, with more character and charm than James or John, and a host of Andrew-inspired nicknames: Andy makes it friendlier, Drew adds to its sophist... Read More
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Anna
Anna has become the dominant form of the Ann family, having been firmly in the Top 25 for years and just now slipping. Anna offers a touch of the exotic and a bit more style than the oversimplified... Read More
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Christopher
Christopher is an evergreen classic which continued its drop from Top 10 status this year, in spite of its appealingly strong, sincere, straightforward image, combined with a softer, more modern so... Read More
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Claire
Claire, luminous, simple, and strong, with a barely distinguishable French accent, is one of those special names that is familiar yet distinctive, feminine but not frilly, combining historical dept... Read More
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Elizabeth
Elizabeth, one of the premiere classic girls' names, is just outside the Top 10, even though there are actually fewer babies getting the name these days. Elizabeth has so much going for it -- rich ... Read More
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Ellen
Fading fast, in favor of Ella, Eleanor, Ellie, Elle, and even Elena. Read More
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Emily
Emily may have dropped in the standings to Number 6, but it was the most popular name for over a decade because it appeals as a girls' name on many levels: Emily is feminine, classic, simple, prett... Read More
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Fiona
Known in the U. S. since the 1954 musical Brigadoon, Fiona is a late nineteenth-century Scottish invention was given a recent spike in popularity via singer Fiona Apple. Jennie Garth has a daughter... Read More
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Francis
Now that this is the name has been chosen by the new Roman Catholic pope, Francis has come into the spotlight. In fact, this name, which was in the Top 10 at the turn of the last century, has been... Read More
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