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  1. Kali

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, English

    • Meaning:

      "black one; free man; beauty"

    • Description:

      Kali is a number of different things: a playful, contemporary twist on the name Callie; the Hindu goddess of destruction; an alternative spelling for Kaylee; a short form of the Arablic Kalila, the Greek Kalista, or the African American Kaliyah; a masculine name in India; and a trendy form of Kali(fornia).
  2. Castiel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my cover is God"

    • Description:

      Castiel, which vaulted into the Top 1000 on the wings of the angel hero of the television show Supernatural, is the name of the Angel of the day Thursday. It may also derive some appeal from the newly-fashionable "Cas" syllable, as in Cassian and Cassius.
  3. Lark

    • Origin:

      Bird name

    • Description:

      In one recent year there were 60 baby girls in the US named Lark....and only eight baby boys. But there's no reason this bird name can't also be masculine, especially given that Robin is making a comeback for boys and Sparrow is a notable starbaby boy (he's Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's son).
  4. Terry

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Theresa

    • Meaning:

      "to harvest"

    • Description:

      Terry hit the Top 30 in the fifties when it was seeen as a cool, sleek gender neutral name, but it's long since lost that edge. Today's Terry would probably be Tess or Tessa.
  5. Rogue

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "independent, uncontrolled"

    • Description:

      Now that names like Cannon and Gunner, fit for comic book heroes, are rising up, Rogue may fit right in.
  6. Kaden

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kayden, modern invented name

    • Meaning:

      "round or barrel"

    • Description:

      A popular member of the -ayden family, Kaden ranks alongside Kaiden, Kayden, Kasen, Kade, Caiden, Cade, and Caden in the US Top 1000. A 90s invention that took off in the 2000s, Kaden is concise and modern, with its popular K initial.
  7. Caspar

    • Origin:

      Dutch and German variation of Casper and Jasper, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "keeper of the treasure"

    • Description:

      After half a century, this otherwise feasible name has at last started to lose its link to the friendly ghost; it certainly didn't scare model Claudia Schiffer, who chose it for her son, as did Atomic Kitten Jenny Frost. Iconoclastic namer Jason Lee switched genders and called his daughter Casper. Also related to the revived Jasper, Caspar seems headed towards the path to a similar resurgence.
  8. 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.
  9. Cloud

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Like Sky and Sunshine, this fluffy name from the hippie 1970s has floated back onto the naming radar. It's similarity of Clyde and Claude help to ground it.
  10. Loki

    • Origin:

      Norse mythological name

    • Meaning:

      "lock"

    • Description:

      Loki is the shape-shifting, gender-bending god of mischief in Norse mythology. Taking several animal forms, from a salmon to a seal to a fly, Loki is alternately friend and foe of the gods.
  11. Sunshine

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Sunshine was seen as a quintessential hippie name of the 70s, reaching as high as Number 536 in 1975. Now such names are making a bit of a retro comeback, seen, for example, as a character on Glee.
  12. Draco

    • Origin:

      Greek from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "dragon"

    • Description:

      For as long as we all shall live, Harry Potter's sneering nemesis.
  13. Tobi

    • Origin:

      Variation of Toby, English

    • Meaning:

      "God is good"

    • Description:

      Tobi is typically used as an alternate spelling of Toby, a common nickname for Tobias. In the anime series Naruto, the name Tobi is written in kanji giving it the meaning "ten tails."
  14. Kat

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      We're hearing Kat more and more being used by Katherines who are tired of Kathy, Kate and Katie. Katti or Kattie is another possibility.
  15. Silver

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      " a metallic chemical element with atomic number 47"

    • Description:

      Among the first wave of word names used in the hippie era, it actually is a legitimate girl's name with a lot of luster.
  16. Starling

    • Origin:

      Bird name

    • Description:

      Unusual choice that was the original name of children's illustrator Tasha Tudor, but is an interesting elaboration of Star, taking it into avian territory.
  17. Shia

    • Description:

      Entered the vernacular with the rising star of Shia LeBeouf. The meaning and origin of the name are disputed, though the actor has been quoted as saying he's embarrassed by its meaning in French: another four-letter word starting with s.
  18. Steele

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "steel"

    • Description:

      This steely surname has a macho image that might feel more appropriate for a romance novel than a baby. But on the upside, it's also sleek and modern, familiar yet unusual, given to only around 100 boys per year in the US.
  19. Breeze

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Most will see this as a refreshing middle name possibility, but Bristol Palin baby daddy Levi Johnston used it as a first name for his new daughter, Breeze Beretta.
  20. Eren

    • Description:

      Eren is a feminine name with multicultural origins, though it can also be used for boys in some cultures. In Turkish, Eren means 'saint' or 'holy person,' while it may also derive from Celtic elements meaning 'peace.' The name gained international recognition through the popular manga and anime series 'Attack on Titan,' where Eren is the male protagonist. As a feminine name in Western contexts, it offers a short, contemporary sound with cross-cultural appeal. Its brevity and modern feel make it attractive to parents seeking a name that's both distinctive and easy to pronounce. Despite its simplicity, Eren carries rich cultural connotations and a strong, memorable quality.