South Australia Town Names

Adelaide is now heading straight uphill on the coattails of such newly popular sisters as Ava, Ada, and Audrey, and in the company of Adeline and Amelia. It was chosen by actress Katherine Heigl for the name of her second daughter.

Lincoln cracked the Top 50 for boys' names for the first time in 2016, more than 150 years after the death of its most famous bearer. This is especially remarkable because, as crazy as it seems now, Lincoln was deeply out of fashion as recently as the late 90s, consistently hovering near the bottom of the Top 1000.

Colton is a trendy two-syllable choice, with the popular 'on/en' ending.

Murray, you may be surprised to discover, is a Scottish surname name --that of an ancient noble clan--with a sea-swept meaning, and just could be in the next wave of reevaluated grandpa names. Currently Number 60 for baby boys born in its native Scotland; it was at its highest in the US in 1922, when it reached Number 208, but has been off the list since 1975. Could it be time for a comeback?

Willoughby is an energetic last-name-first route to the popular short form Will, livelier than any of the two-syllable options. It could be picked up by parents attracted to the Willow sound for girls.

Few people would have considered the surname of this famous Victorian poet as a first name until Russell Crowe chose it for his son in 2006. But, as a rhythmic three-syllable patronymic, Tennyson has a lot going for it, not least of all the appealing nickname Tenny; it would make a novel choice for the son of a Dennis.

Marla might have dropped out of style in the US back in the 90s, but it has seen a resurgence in the UK in recent years. With a little dated charm about it, this variation of Marlene, itself a variant of Magdalene and Mary, blends in with the likes of Marley, Marlowe, Mila, Myla, Martha, and Maya. It was a fast rising choice in 2023 in both England and Wales, and Croatia.

Part of the next generation of preppy H-beginning surnames. Once Harrison, Hudson, and Holden are no longer fresh, expect to hear more little boys being called Hughes, Hutch, and Henderson on the playground.

What with the resurgence of W names like Weston and Walter, the prominence of high profile actress Emma and golfer Bubba, and even the attention paid to Watson, the IBM computer on "Jeopardy" (named for IBM's founder, Thomas Watson) this name could be in line for a revival of its own.

An older form of Everett that stays closer to its Germanic roots. Distinguished Everard is the name of several historical figures and literary characters, including a minor hobbit in The Lord of the Rings. Yet, even now that Ever- names are the height of style, Everard hasn't been seen on the charts for decades.

This name, once considered overly powerful due to the superhuman strength of the biblical figure, is now an option for parents in search of an unusual route to Sam. But you really don't need that p: Samson will do.

Named after Isaac. Or Wayne.

With its rich aural relation to names like Aubrey and Audrey, this color name could be the next Amber, or Scarlett.

Richmond is a place-name — it's the capital of Virginia, US, and a town in London, UK — that makes a fresh way to honor an ancestral Richard.

Lindon is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the Old English 'lind' meaning 'linden tree' or 'lime tree,' combined with 'dun' meaning 'hill.' It originated as a topographical surname for someone who lived near a hill covered with linden trees before transitioning to use as a given name. Similar to the more common Lyndon (famously borne by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson), Lindon offers a slightly different spelling while maintaining the same pleasant sound. The name has never reached high popularity but maintains steady, modest usage, particularly in English-speaking countries. Lindon conveys a natural, rustic quality while still feeling refined and distinguished. Its connection to both natural elements—trees and hills—gives it an earthy appeal for parents drawn to names with environmental associations.

A surname style choice that could get you nicknames Bear and Ozzy, which is pretty cool. It comes from the Old English variant of the Old Norse Ásbjǫrn, which was introduced to England after the Norman conquest and used occasionally as a given name ever since. Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell used Osborne for a character in her final novel, Wives and Daughters while it is also famously associated with Osborne House, the former royal residence of Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight, and with musician Ozzy Osbourne.

Name that's virtually unknown here but has a lovely meaning and a simple sound and spelling.

William Gladstone was one of the most consequential British politicians of the 19th century, serving four separate terms as Prime Minister between 1868 and 1894. Most of the various towns, parks and so forth around the world are named after him.

Franklyn is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Franklin, which originated as an English surname meaning 'free landholder' or 'freeman.' The 'y' spelling variation gives the traditional name a slightly more distinctive appearance while maintaining its familiar pronunciation. Historically, Franklin gained prominence as a given name partly due to the influence of founding father Benjamin Franklin and later, President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The name conveys qualities of independence, intelligence, and solid character. While the traditional spelling remains more common, Franklyn offers a subtle twist on the classic. The name has a dignified quality that bridges vintage appeal with timeless usability, making it suitable for a boy who might grow into a distinguished professional.

Revolutionary choice.