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  1. Prudence

    • Origin:

      Virtue name

    • Meaning:

      "caution"

    • Description:

      Prudence, like Hope and Faith, is a Puritan virtue name with a quiet charm and sensitivity that is slowly returning to favor, though it hasn't yet registered on the charts.
  2. Clare

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bright, clear"

    • Description:

      This is the original, more prosaic spelling, but the airier Claire now dominates.
  3. Reeve

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "bailiff, sheriff, local official"

    • Description:

      Cool and dignified, sophisticated and modern, Reeve might be seen as alternative to long-familiar Reese. A medieval occupational name, a reeve was an English manor officer responsible for overseeing the discharge of feudal obligations; as such, it has been linked to bailiffs and sheriffs.
  4. Hayden

    • Origin:

      English place name

    • Meaning:

      "hay hill; hay valley"

    • Description:

      A newly successful name for girls, which, like Brayden and Caden, used to be strictly for the boys. Young Heroes and now Nashville star Hayden Panettiere planted it in the girls' camp.
  5. Chandler

    • Origin:

      English from French occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "candle maker"

    • Description:

      In the US, nearly 300 baby girls were named Chandler in the US last year, which first appeared on the girls' Top 1000 in the heyday of Friends. While the TV character was masculine, today the name is 43 percent female and climbing, making it one of the trendiest boy names for girls.
  6. Honora

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "woman of honor"

    • Description:

      Honora and Honoria are two ways of softening the severity of Honor, while retaining its righteous meaning. They were predominant until the Reformation, when the Puritans adopted the abstract virtue names, and were introduced to Britain by the Normans.
  7. Bryn

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "hill"

    • Description:

      Bryn is an up-and-coming gentle, yet substantial, Welsh name that would also be effective in the middle spot. In Wales it's a traditional boys' name, but it's far more popular for girls now in the US.
  8. Lucie

    • Origin:

      French, English

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      The French spelling of Lucy feels particularly light and shimmery.
  9. Finn

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "white, fair"

    • Description:

      The most enduringly popular hero of Irish myth was Finn McCool, whose name is one of the coolest ever. When used for the female protagonist of How to Make an American Quilt, Finn established its hipness for girls as well.
  10. Teague

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "bard, poet"

    • Description:

      If you like the idea of Tadhg but don't feel like the spelling works where you are, Teague might work as an alternative. It could also fit the bill if you're seeking a unique single-syllable first or middle name for your son.
  11. Adair

    • Origin:

      English and Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "shallow place in a river near oaks"

    • Description:

      This undiscovered unisex name has lots of flair. It was first noticed as a girl's name, starting in the 1980's, on the long-running daytime drama Search for Tomorrow, with the character Adair McCleary, who had ahead-of-their-time brothers named brothers Hogan, Cagney and Quinn. But since Adair has yet to find many takers, it would make a fresh and appealing choice.
  12. Manning

    • Origin:

      Irish surname

    • Meaning:

      "monk"

    • Description:

      For football fans who have decided Peyton has become too feminine. Or they could look to brother Eli for inspiration.
  13. Thayer

    • Origin:

      French variation of Taylor

    • Meaning:

      "tailor"

    • Description:

      Thayer sounds like a modern update '90s success-story Taylor — although it's much rarer and will likely never reach Taylor's heights. It is also reminiscent of currently trendy Thea, which could also be used as a nickname.
  14. Bel

    • Description:

      Bel is a short, feminine name with multicultural origins. It can be derived from the French word 'belle' meaning 'beautiful,' function as a diminutive of names like Isabel, Belinda, or Annabel, or connect to the Celtic god Belenus. In Hebrew contexts, it might relate to 'Bel' meaning 'heart.' This concise name carries elegant simplicity while maintaining depth through its varied etymological connections. While never ranking among top popular names, Bel has seen occasional usage across different cultures. Its brevity makes it distinctive in an era when longer names are common. The name appeals to parents seeking a minimalist yet meaningful option with international versatility and positive connotations of beauty or affection.

  15. Tobin

    • Origin:

      English surname derived from Tobias

    • Meaning:

      "God is good"

    • Description:

      While Tobin is technically a variation of the Biblical Tobias and so a male name, it's a newfangled version that's been drafted for the girls' team by Olympic soccer star Tobin Heath, who plays for the U.S. women's national professional soccer team.

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