New Names I've heard Recently

By kimberley13 · Updated April 2023

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About this list

These are names that I've never heard/seen given to an actual child. They were found in a private elementary school directory.

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The names

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Ailani
Hawaiian, Hispanic variation of Aileen or Aylin, "high chief; shining light; of the moon"
"high chief; shining light; of the moon"
Lilting and lovely, Ailani entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2016 and was a fast climbing choice in 2024 and 2025 when it climbed more than 400 places up the charts to rank in the Top 200…
Myla
Spelling variation of Mila or feminine variation of Milo
"soldier or merciful"
Myla can be seen as a female variation of Milo or a different spelling for popular Mila. Though frequently unnecessary in alternate spellings, the "y" here does connote a specific pronunciation.
Kendrick
English, Welsh, Scottish
"royal ruler, champion; home ruler"
This punchy surname has some favor in the last couple of decades—potentially due to rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was one of the quickest rising boy names in 2013 when it reached its high point at #318.…
Calder
English
"rocky water"
A cool, rugged sounding name, Calder is connected to an ancient Scottish clan, an English village, and a Scottish River, along with the sculptor Alexander Calder, who invented the mobile (as in,…
Odysseus
Greek mythology name
"wrathful"
The name of the brave, resourceful hero of Homer's epic saga, Odysseus is associated with hatching the Trojan Horse plot, and with his long and challenging journey home to his kingdom. Possibly…
Connell
Connell is an Irish masculine name derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Conaill, meaning "descendant of Conall." The original name Conall combines the elements "con" (wolf or hound) and "all" (mighty),…
Norie
Norie is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it means 'belief' or 'doctrine,' while in Scottish usage, it emerged as a diminutive of Eleanor or Nora. The name has…
Dallan
Macabee
Baylor
Casiel
Berk
Berk is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'solid' or 'firm,' suggesting strength and reliability. In Old English contexts, it can relate to 'birch tree' or 'birch…
Kepler
Sageus
Sygne
Delphi
Greek place name
"of Delphi; womb"
An interesting unisex possibility, with an air of mystery connected to the Delphic Oracle, the most important oracle in ancient Greece; it was also a major site for the worship of the god Apollo.…
Smith
Tessla
Andrada
Albonne

New Names I've heard Recently

About this list

The names

Ailani

Myla

Kendrick

Calder

Odysseus

Connell

Norie

Dallan

Macabee

Baylor

Casiel

Berk

Kepler

Sageus

Sygne

Delphi

Smith

Tessla

Andrada

Albonne