Names that Sound Trendy, but Really Aren't

Though it has some distinguished political and tennis world associations, most modern parents would go for the more contemporary sounding Holden. Tilden Park is a beautiful hillside wilderness in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ashley substitute with a slightly more unisex feel; it was picked for her daughter by TV host Nancy O'Dell.

Surname name with an uplifting meaning. Just beware that this is a well-known mattress brand.

This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.

The name Parson might have seemed ridiculous even a few years ago, but when Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe named their son Deacon, they opened up a whole new field of ecclesiastical cool. Bishop, Priest, and Pastor are other possibilities.

Male name from Irish mythology makes stylish-sounding choice for girls.

Fresh choice in the vein of Carly and Harley.