Names that Sound Trendy, but Really Aren't
- Tilden
Origin:
English place-nameMeaning:
"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.
- Olwyn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"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.
- Ashby
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"ash tree farm"Description:
Ashley substitute with a slightly more unisex feel; it was picked for her daughter by TV host Nancy O'Dell.
- Mabry
Origin:
Variation of Mayberry, English and IrishMeaning:
"mud hill"Description:
Cute and eminently wearable surname name for girls.
- Morley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"moor, meadow clearing"Description:
Fresh choice in the vein of Carly and Harley.
- Mabyn
Origin:
Cornish, from EnglishMeaning:
"youth"Description:
This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.
- Carbry
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"charioteer"Description:
Male name from Irish mythology makes stylish-sounding choice for girls.
- Kimbry
