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One of the rarest of the floral names, though not without some teasing potential. Peony is a historical 1948 novel by Pearl S. Buck.

The Spanish word for the peony flower would work as a girl's name as well.

Peonie is a feminine name derived from the peony flower, known for its lush, full blooms and sweet fragrance. This variant spelling of the more common 'Peony' adds a traditional …

There were fewer than five babies of either sex named Pony in the US last year, but we do know there were two babies named Pony born to celebrities, both …

Penoyer is a rarer variation of the surname Pennoyer, derived from the Welsh component pen, meaning "head," and Latin aur, "gold." It doesn't refer to a blonde, but rather …

A unique compound name taken from a variety of mint known for its medicinal properties.

Inspired by the Beatles song "Penny Lane", about the sights and sounds of a typical street in Liverpool, England, this quirky smoosh name has charted regularly in the US since …

… Penny could be considered a word name, as in the copper coin used in England and the US, and as a musical choice, thanks to The Beatles song, Penny Lane.

Bygone nickname for Penelope. Try Penny, Nellie, or Poppy today.

An unconventional route to the nickname Penny. Pennington debuted on the charts for girls in 2015. Pennington is more familiar as a surname. It is habitational, denoting ancestors from English …

Penney is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Penny, which originated as a nickname for Penelope. The name Penny also directly connects to the coin, deriving from …

Anfernee is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through NBA basketball star Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway. The name originated as a unique phonetic spelling of Anthony, which comes from the …

Penni is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Penelope. It originated as a variation of Penny, which was traditionally a nickname for Penelope but has become …

The unisex word name Bean, distant cousin of the infamous Apple, was used for the name of a child in Louise Penny's novel "A Rule Against Murder." A cute …

Bronagh, along with Anglicized form Brona, is a popular name in Ireland. It's the name of a sixth century mystic as well as a modern television character on Penny …

… Milena, Melanie, or Millicent with a trendy 'enny' ending similar to names like Jenny or Penny. The double 'n' spelling gives the name a distinctive visual quality. While lacking extensive …

… of two wives of Elkanah (the other being Hannah). With possible nicknames Nina, Pearl, and Penny, it could make an interesting option for those wanting an underused Biblical name. Pnina …

… Testament as the name of one of Elkanah's wives (the other being Hannah). Meaning "pearl" or "coral", it makes for an unusual way to nicknames Penny, Pia, and Nina.

… and the Welsh border country of England – would make for an even more unexpected alternative to quirky nature name Primrose. Intuitive nicknames Penny or Rosie make it feel more wearable.

… of a sixth century mystic and follower of Saint Patrick. The name is attracting some modern notice in the US via the character Brona Croft in TV's Penny Dreadful.

… wife of Odysseus in Homer's epic. Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling of Penny, which originated as a nickname for Penelope but later became a standalone name inspired …

… Pan is a nickname right in line with the mythological name trend. The word panda comes from the Nepali word ponya, meaning "bamboo eater" for the panda's favorite food.

… functions as its affectionate short form. The name might also be associated with English word 'penny,' giving it a bright, sweet quality. This spelling variation with '-ie' rather than the …

… old Scottish song about unrequited love called the Eriskay Love Lilt, along with the Eriskay pony and the 1745 Jacobite rising in which Bonnie Prince Charlie temporarily went ashore on …

… response God blessed Hannah with a baby, Samuel. This rarely used Old Testament name might appeal to those wanting an unusual Biblical choice, with familiar nicknames (Penny, Nina, Pia, Pearl).

… the standard spelling, Pennelope offers the same rich mythological heritage and beloved nickname options like Penny. The name conveys intelligence and faithfulness through its classical associations while its modified spelling …

… seaside puppet (as in "Punch and Judy"). While it could fit in with the likes of Rowdy, Gunner, Cannon, Pistol, and Pony, we're not sure it will catch on.

… in the Babar books--as a monkey. It features in the TV series My Little Pony, the short animated film How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming, and in the manga …

… girl detective. Several children's shows have also featured Trixies, including Lazytown and My Little Pony. Trixie entered the UK Top 1000 in 2022, when 36 girls were given the …

… decades, Penelopa maintains the same romantic, classical appeal with a distinctive twist. The name offers familiar nickname options like Penny or Nela while standing out through its unique spelling variation.

… biologist/sex researcher Alfred Kinsey, Swedish inventor/industrialist Alfred Nobel, and photographer Alfred Stieglitz. And let's not forget Batman's butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Hipper nicknames: Alf, Alfie, and Fred.

… pushed out by a new wave of virtue options, such as True, Chosen, Felicity, and Sage. Still, Patience would be an unexpected choice, and nickname Penny would be pretty sweet!

… Lost, and Harry Potter. A perennial Nameberry favorite, Penelope can be shortened to the traditional Penny, or perhaps to Nell, Pepper, Poppy, Lola, Pip, Lolo, Polly, or Poe. In a …

Deonys is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Dennis or a creative adaptation of the Greek name Dionysus. If derived from Dennis (ultimately from Dionysus …

The eponymous hero of Ursula K. Le Guin's novel Rocannon's World has a rock'n'roll sci-fi name with some edgy nickname options.

The eponymous character in an Edgar Allan Poe ghost story, gothic Morella was likely based on Latin mors ("death") or Greek mauros ("black"). It’s also a subtle nature name …

The eponymous TV hero has inspired a handful of parents to use his name for their sons. Macgyver first appeared on the charts in 1989, four years after the original …

The eponymous character of the fantasy novel Aurian by Maggie Furey. It may have been inspired by the Latin aurum "gold", or by names like Aurora ("dawn") or Aura ("breeze …

Atala is the eponymous heroine of a 19th century novella 'Atala, ou Les Amours de deux sauvages dans le desert' by François-René de Chateaubriand. Given the racist overtones of …

The name of the eponymous Hobbit, Bilbo is said by Tolkien himself to be "of unknown meaning". It’s also an unusual place name: Bilbo is the local Basque name …

This name belongs to the eponymous heroine of Rossini's opera Zelmira (1822) about a (fictional) princess of Lesbos who saves her father and husband and her kingdom. As a …

Longfellow is the first name of the eponymous hero of the classic 1936 film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, later remade with Adam Sandler. But it's hard to imagine …

Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.

Heidi became known — and popular — via the 1880 eponymous children's classic by Swiss writer Johanna Spyri and, despite decades of American Heidis of all sizes, shapes, and personalities, the …