Names that Sound Trendy, but Really Aren't

  1. Tilden
    • Origin:

      English place-name
    • Meaning:

      "fertile valley"
    • Description:

      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.
  2. Olwyn
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "white footprint"
    • Description:

      Olwyn is a popular Welsh name that might be an alternative to the more familiar Bronwen or Rhonwen -- though in Wales the female form is usually spelled -wen and the male one -wyn.
  3. Ashby
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "ash tree farm"
    • Description:

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

      Variation of Mayberry, English and Irish
    • Meaning:

      "mud hill"
    • Description:

      Cute and eminently wearable surname name for girls.
  5. Morley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "moor, meadow clearing"
    • Description:

      Fresh choice in the vein of Carly and Harley.
  6. Mabyn
    • Origin:

      Cornish, from English
    • Meaning:

      "youth"
    • Description:

      This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.
  7. Carbry
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "charioteer"
    • Description:

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