My Favorite Names- Kathryn
- Honora
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Clare
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"bright, clear"Description:
This is the original, more prosaic spelling, but the airier Claire now dominates.
- Campbell
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"crooked mouth"Description:
The seventh most popular surname in Scotland and an alternative to Camryn, Cameron, and Camila, Campbell is a cool, contemporary unisex choice — a no-frills sort of name that nevertheless offers feminine nicknames like Cammie and Belle. It was one of the fastest rising choices in 2025, rising 338 places up the charts for girls, and 159 for boys.
- Finn
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"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.
- Lucie
Origin:
French, EnglishMeaning:
"light"Description:
The French spelling of Lucy feels particularly light and shimmery.
- Bryn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"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.
- Teague
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"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.
- Carter
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"cart maker or driver"Description:
One of the surname names for boys on its way to becoming unisex, this name broke into the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013 for girls. While it sounds masculine to us, because of its two-syllable er-ending sound so trendy with boys’ names, many parents apparently disagree.
- Adair
Origin:
Scottish and Irish, BrazilianMeaning:
"oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"Description:
A unisex name with lots of flair and a daring spirit, Adair was first noticed as a girl's name in the 1980's, thanks to 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. Given to just 22 girls in a recent year (along with 59 boys), it remains a familiar but quietly used choice.
- Chandler
Origin:
English from French occupational nameMeaning:
"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.
- Nelle
Origin:
Variation of Nell, EnglishMeaning:
"bright, shining one"Description:
Nelle, typically pronounced like the one-syllable Nell, is an elegant form of the name used by author Nelle Harper Lee, who wrote To Kill A Mockingbird. With whatever spelling, Nell/Nelle is a charming old-fashioned nickname name currently on the rise again.
- Manning
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"monk"Description:
For football fans who have decided Peyton has become too feminine. Or they could look to brother Eli for inspiration.
- Tobin
Origin:
English surname derived from TobiasMeaning:
"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.
- Thayer
Origin:
French variation of TaylorMeaning:
"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.
- 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.
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