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  1. Andy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Andrew, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"

    • Description:

      Although we prefer Drew to the old Raggedy Andy, Andy has overtaken Drew as a name in its own right. About twice as many baby boys are named Andy, just Andy -- though about eight times as many parents go with the full Andrew.
  2. Clare

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bright, clear"

    • Description:

      This is the original, more prosaic spelling, but the airier Claire now dominates.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Carter

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Lucie

    • Origin:

      French, English

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      The French spelling of Lucy feels particularly light and shimmery.
  10. Nelle

    • Origin:

      Variation of Nell, English

    • Meaning:

      "bright, shining one"

    • Description:

      Nelle, pronounced as the one-syllable Nell though some may think it's Nellie or Nella, is the 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 — it was originally short for Ellen, Eleanor, or Helen — that never took off the way sisters Molly and Maggie did.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  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. 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.
  15. 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.