Names that Sound Trendy, but Really Aren't
- Fifer
Origin:
Scottish occupational nameMeaning:
"piper"Description:
Fifer is a musical name that fits in seamlessly with the likes of Harper and Piper, but is much more unusual. It's also a Scottish demonym, referring to an inhabitant of the historic Scottish county of Fife.
- 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.
- Parson
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"clergyman"Description:
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.
- Seeley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"blessed, happy"Description:
Surname name with an uplifting meaning. Just beware that this is a well-known mattress brand.
- 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.
- Carbry
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"charioteer"Description:
Male name from Irish mythology makes stylish-sounding choice for girls.
- Kimbry
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