Thats So Raven
- Chandra
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"goddess of the moon"Description:
Chandra is the name of the Hindu moon goddess last groovy when incense and meditation were hot new concepts but a new possibility with the resurgence of astrology and other non-Western spiritual beliefs.
- Becky
Origin:
English diminutive of Rebecca, HebrewMeaning:
"servant of God"Description:
One of those casual down-home names last popular in the 1960s.
- Danny
Origin:
Short form of Daniel, HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
A diminutive of Daniel that's been immortalized in odes ranging from 'Danny Boy' to 'Danny's Song.'
- Crystal
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"crystal, clear, ice"Description:
Peaking at #9 in 1982, Crystal's popularity in the 70s and 80s stems from its sparkling natural namesake and several notable bearers, like country music singer Crystal Gayle and Dynasty character Krystle Carrington. But it has since lost some of its luster for American parents, now ranking in the mid-600s. Ruby, Gemma and Pearl are fashionable alternatives, but nowadays Crystal could actually be a more unexpected choice for your little gem.
- Jalen
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
The new Jason, spelled many different ways, and popularized by basketball star Jalen Rose.
- Tanya
Origin:
Russian diminutive of TatianaDescription:
Long integrated into the U. S. name pool but still retaining some Slavic flavor, Tanya feels a bit tired; it's ready for replacement by cooler Russian choices like Sasha, Mischa, or parent name Tatiana.
- Kenny
Origin:
Diminutive of KennethDescription:
Kenny might be all South Park to some, but it has been in steady use in the US since the 1930s.
- Buffy
Origin:
English diminutive of Elizabeth, HebrewMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Buffy was a one-time sorority girl with a roommate named Muffy, then a fearless vampire slayer, though still basically fluffy. You might think of Buffy as the feminine version of Chip or Bud -- an all-purpose nickname now buried in a mid-century time capsule.
- Jackie
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"supplanter"Description:
Jackie Kennedy gave this name a lot of style, but it doesn't seem destined for a comeback the way brother name Jack has. Jackie and Jacqueline both peaked in 1961.
- Nicki
Origin:
Diminutive of Nicola, Nicole, NicoletteMeaning:
"people of victory"Description:
Once the teenaged babysitter, now more likely to be the mom who hires her. The names many variations include Nickee, Nickie, Nickey, Nicky, Niki, Nikkee, Nikkey, Nikki, Nikkie, Nikky, and Niky.
- Rayne
Origin:
Variation of Rain or RaynaDescription:
Rayne is the unique name used for one of the girl sextuplets on the Sweet Home TV show.
- Randi
Description:
Randi as a masculine name has Scandinavian origins, derived from the Old Norse 'Randr' meaning 'shield' or 'rim of a shield.' In countries like Norway, it serves as a diminutive of Randolf or Randulf, compound names containing elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf.' While Randi is predominantly feminine in the United States, it maintains masculine usage in Nordic countries. The name's popularity for boys peaked in the mid-20th century but has since declined. It features a straightforward pronunciation and friendly sound, with the '-i' ending giving it an approachable quality. Randi exemplifies the interesting phenomenon of gender-fluid names that carry different gender associations across cultures. For male bearers, it offers both strength in its meaning and the uniqueness of being less common for boys in many Western countries.
- Zack
Origin:
Short form of Zachary or ZachariahDescription:
As the common short form of Zachary or, more unusually, Zachariah, Zack is less intuitive than Zach or Zac in terms of spelling but clearer in terms of pronunciations. Maybe because it rhymes with Jack and Mack, it also feels more complete as a name. Some people also use Zack and brothers as a short form of Isaac.
- London
Origin:
English place-nameMeaning:
"Capital city of England"Description:
The capital of England makes a solid and attractive twenty-first-century choice in the US where it is currently in the Top 1000. Given to nearly 1000 girls and 200 boys each year, it is a unisex option that has been in slow decline since its peak in 2013. Conjuring up images of Big Ben, red phone boxes, and the London Eye for some, but perhaps the rush hour commute and grey skies for others, London is far less popular in the UK and other English-speaking countries.
- Nikki
Origin:
Diminutive of Nicole or Indian, Punjabi, SikhMeaning:
"people of victory; little one"Description:
Nikki was the it-girl name of the 1970s and '80s as both a short form of Top 10 favorite Nicole and as a given name itself.
- Rhonda
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"noisy one"Description:
"Help Me, Rhonda. sang the Beach Boys -- help me convince my parents not to give me this sixties name.
- Daryl
Origin:
Variation of Darrell, FrenchMeaning:
"dear one, beloved"Description:
Darrell and all its variations was a trendy name in the 1950s and 1960s, an update on David and Daniel that began to fall out of favor by the 1970s and fell out of the Top 1000 completely at the turn of this century.
- Bonita
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"pretty"Description:
Like Benita, had some popularity in the fifties.
- Denis
Origin:
French from GreekMeaning:
"god of Nysa"Description:
While Dennis may be more familiar to English speakers, Denis, or sometimes Denys, were the original medieval French forms of the name. Ultimately derived from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and debauchery, it is a saint's name, popular in France during the Middle Ages, and during the 60s.
- Vicky
Origin:
Diminutive of VictoriaMeaning:
"victory"Description:
This once vivacious midcentury nickname is rarely used for modern babies.