By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"deer town"
Obscure, though legitimate, name that could be used to honor a relative named Barton or Martin.
English word name
This old-time name for a sofa would not be comfortable as a baby name.
Gemstone name
Rare for girls and rarer still for boys, Topaz is a gemstone name with a cool -Z ending, reminiscent of stylish options such as Azriel, Azariah, and Azai, along with the more classic Christopher,…
Hebrew, English
"thunder; turtledove; victor; hill, rocky peak"
Short and snappy, Tor is a multicultural choice with plenty of meaning. As a Hebrew choice, it means "turtle-dove", giving it a sweet, nature-inspired meaning. As an English name, it could be used as…
"a rented estate"
A fresher alternative to Dalton.
"living near the forest"
Nature surname with an aristocratic edge. Spelling it DeForest distances it from deforestation.
Word name
"pathway, trail; piece of music; trace, impression"
Chosen by US politician, Sarah Palin back the late 80s, Track is an unexpected word name with multiple layers. Perhaps too on the nose for most, it has appeared in the US stats only one, in 2011,…
"up to date, in fashion"
Trendy names often include modern inventions, new-fangled word names, stylish revivals, briefly popular choices, alternative spellings, and sudden, fast rising options, but this one is, well,…
Diminutive of Theresa, Greek
"to harvest"
Less popular than Tess, perhaps because it coincides with a word for a long lock of hair, or because it rhymes with stress , Tress may nevertheless make a distinctive and playful short form or an…
English form of Trygve, Norse
"trustworthy"
While it might sound like a purely mathematical option, Trig is considered an Anglicized form of the Old Norse name, Trygve (pronounced TRUYG-vuh or TREEG-vuh, depending on region), which means…
"courage during adversity"
Fortitude is the kind of virtue name the Puritans favored that could feel rather heavy for a modern boy. Nevertheless, with options such as Sincere, Chosen, Messiah, and Valor on the rise, perhaps in…
"a great victory or achievement"
An aspirational and confident word name, Triumph has been given to a small handful of boys each year since 2007, but 2024 saw it make its US debut for girls, when it was given to six. For some,…
English diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
Before Beatrice there was Beatrix, which leads naturally to the short form Trix. Trixie is a wise-cracking gum-snapping waitress but Trix is sleek and mischievous -- tricks, get it?
"freshwater fish"
Trout is probably best left to the fish, but if it is a family surname, it might work better in the middle. You could always try Mina (Hindi form of Pisces), Trafford (a fishy surname), or Minnow…
"ash tree farm"
Ashley substitute with a slightly more unisex feel; it was picked for her daughter by TV host Nancy O'Dell.
"man from Flanders"
If it's not too phlegmatic for you, this surname and name of a Scottish clan could honor a number of people, especially Alexander Fleming, the father of antibiotics, and Ian Fleming, the creator of…
Popular culture
"truth; see through; see true"
Used in the video game series, Ace Attorney , Trucy is the name given to a profession stage magician in the fictional universe. Inspired by the word "true" and by the phrase "see through", her name…
"woods with a stream"
For die-hard Fleetwood Mac fans, though Fleet is definitely a cool short form.
"fisherman"
Unusual alternative to Fisher with a brisker surname appeal.
"loyal, faithful, honest"
Noble and chivalrous but spiritual too, Trueheart is a virtue name that also appears as a surname. Used by the Puritans in reference to the Biblical quote "Let us draw near with a true heart in full…
