By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English word name
"conscious of benefit received"
In the Plymouth Colony of the seventeenth century, Thankful was the third most popular of the abstract word names. It disappeared after 1700 and has virtually no chance of returning.
Elaboration of Knox, English, Scottish
"round hill + meadow, clearing"
Stylish boy name Knox with an (almost inevitable) -leigh/-lee-/ley makeover. This name has been given to over 30 girls since it first entered the US stats in 202, though Knoxlee and Knoxley have been…
Surname; modern invented name
Harleth is a name which probably stems from combining the oh-so-trendy Harlow with the evergreen Elizabeth. However, literary parents may also remember the beautiful but difficult character Gwendolen…
Twiggy was the working name of English international supermodel and original 'mod squad' girl Lesley Lawson. While the name conjures images of cool 60s parties and glamour, be warned that this could…
"slow, sad, songs of lamentation; a music genre of black American folk origin"
While Ivy Blue has made the color a more popular choice for girls, Blues — as in the musical style — could feel more masculine. While some may find it a sad and gloomy choice, thanks to the phrase…
Variation of Coast, English word name
"land near the sea"
Beachy names like Coast and Cove have become stylish in the 2020s, bringing together rugged outdoorsy vibes, with gentle, sunny, beachy ones. Now, as with many popular names, alternative spellings…
Type of cotton cloth
Dimity is fairly common in Australia, but unheard of outside of it, which is surprising given its similarity to names like Amity, Verity, and Cassidy. The fabric probably became used as a name given…
English; Czech
"twilight; soul"
This name has two origins: the English word Dusk, meaning evening twilight and the Czech name for girls Duška meaning "soul or spirit". Either way, this is an interesting name with some potential.
Variation of Christalyn or Krystal, English, Greek
"Christian; crystal"
A variation of Christalyn, itself a modern feminine form of Christian or Christina, Kristolyn is notably associated with Broadway star and actress, Kristolyn Lloyd. The name may be considered a…
English occupational name
"carter"
Jagger, made famous as the surname of Rolling Stone Mick, gets an entry in the girls' column thanks to Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross, who chose it for their daughter. For either gender, this name…
Lace is a delicate feminine name derived from the English word for the ornate fabric made from intricately looped threads. As a given name, it emerged primarily in the late 20th century when word…
Invented name
Riggan found fame as the first name of the hero of the Oscar-winning film Birdman, played by Michael Keaton. Riggan has the two-syllable n-ending surname feel so trendy for boys' names today. It may…
English
"swan"
Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan…
Word name
"small, spotted beetle"
Also known as a ladybug, the small, spotted beetle gets its name from the phrase "Our Lady's birds", lady referring to the Virgin Mary, who was often depicted wearing a red cloak in early art. The…
Literature
Laenan Kite is the protagonist of the 2002 novel Mirror Dreams written by sicence fiction and urban magic writer, Catherine Webb. They likely created the name for the character in keeping with the…
"meadow by the lane; Elaine's meadow; shining clearing"
A modern feeling choice for those who can't choose between Lainey, Lakelyn, Landry, and Ainsley, Lainley might appeal. Meaning "meadow by the lane" or perhaps "Elaine's meadow" or "shining clearing",…
Diminutive of any La- name
A likable nickname-name in the Callie, Hallie mode.
"fiream"
A contemporary choice, Pistol entered the stats in the US back in 2010 for boys and then in 2013 for girls too. Given to around 80 babies throughout the 2010s, it has fallen out of favor in the…
Modern invention
"arsenal"
A choice reserved for Arsenal Football Club superfans, Lanesra is like the better known Nevaeh in that it's a word spelled backwards and transformed into something that sounds more conventionally…
English, Cornish, Bretton
"enclosure of Lon; Parish of Huon"
A surname style choice that likely originated from a place in Cornwall, the exact etymology of the name is unknown, though "enclosure of Lon" or "farmstead of Lon" have been suggested, Lon referring…
