By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Creek
"swamp tree"
A powerful yet playful choice, Tupelo is a name with southern charm, appearing on the map as as place in Mississippi and as the name of a tree with soft, light wood that grows in the swamps of the…
Tupelo, one of the common name for trees of the Nyssa genus, stems from the Creek words ito and opilwa , meaning "swamp tree". Also the name of a city in Mississippi, Tupelo trees are associated with…
Variation of Terrell, English
"to pull, stubborn; land"
Blending the popular Ty- beginning of Tyler with the Biblical-esque ending of Gabriel, Eliel, and Azriel, Tyriel is a modern choice deriving from a anglicized Norman surname. As such, it may mean "to…
Greek, English
"cheese; rock ; land of Eoghan, land of the yew tree"
Edgy and cool but ancient too, Tyro fits in with the likes of Kyro and Mylo. It appeared on the US stats for the first time on 2024 when it was given to 5 boys. In Greek mythology, Tyro featured as a…
English
"fallowed land"
A surname-style name with the appeal of Valley, Willow, Valentina, Marlow, and Harlowe, Vallow likely comes the Old English fealg meaning "fallow land", referring to land that has been ploughed but…
Sanskrit, Slavic, Scandinavian, English
"gifts, brave; foreign; warrior; to sail, to travel"
A simple yet multicultural choice with a surname-y feel, Varen can be considered a Sanskrit name meaning "gifts" or "brave", a Scandinavian choice borrowed from the Old Norse element herr meaning…
English, Irish
"from Verly, France; descendent of the sharp eyed one"
Vaughn meets Charlie in this rare surname-style name, which, despite its fashionable sounds, has never made it to the US charts. Capturing that ar sound of Arlo, Marlow, and Harvey, the ley of…
Pop culture, literature
"victor, conqueror"
Used by writer George R. R. Martin in his popular fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire , this name was created for the character Victarion Greyjoy, a relative of Balon and Theon Greyjoy. Described…
Short form of Violetta or Viviette
"violet; life"
Zippy and vivacious, Vietta combines the vintage charm of Etta with the elegance of Vivienne and the international appeal of Violetta, while also being a distinctive name of its own. Briefly popular…
Diminutive of Lavinia or feminization of Vincent
Vinny or more usually Vinnie, believe it or not, used to a more common nickname for girls than it is now. Along with Ollie, Bertie, and Gussie. it was a 19th century version of a gender neutral name.
French, English
"fashionable, stylish, of the moment"
Synonymous with style, Vogue is the name of a global fashion magazine and a word referring to something popular and on trend. Derived from Old French, it originally meant "wave" or "course of…
English word name
A foodie word name, popular for pets, especially anything small and fluffy, from hamsters to pomeranians.
Variation of Wave, Waverly, or Wafa
"wave; quivering aspen; loyal"
Briefly popular in the 1910s and 20s, Wava is an unusual choice that nevertheless the familiar elements of Ava, Eva, Waverly, and Ocean. While the exact origins of the name are unknown, it may have…
Variation of Wave, Waverley, or Aveline
"wave; quivering aspen; desired, island, water"
Appearing in the US stats just once back in 1938, Wavalene is a playful, watery feeling choice, perhaps inspired by the word wave , the surname Waverley, or by Aveline. It could be pronounced…
Locational English surname
"from the quivering aspen meadow"
While the Waverly spelling is far more popular (for girls at least), Waverley is linked more closely to Walter Scott's popular 1814 novel, whose hero is a young English soldier named Edward Waverley.…
English, Anglo-Saxon
"man of war; battle protection"
Derived from Wymond or Wigmund, Old English names meaning "war protection", Weyman is a surname style choice, chosen in 2025 by singer Sam Hunt and his wife Hannah Lee Fowler.
A popular classic for cats, alongside Mittens, Snowball, Kitty, Shadow, and Tabby. Whiskers is also a cat food brand.
English surname
"whiter, caulker, bleacher"
An occupational word name with a witty, stylish sound, Whittier feels similar to Whittaker, Whitney, and Wilder. Derived from the Old English hwitian meaning "to whiten", it has been notably borne by…
Part Oakley, part Wilder, Wildoak is a rugged yet whimsy word name, in the same vein as Wildflower, Prairie, Pine, and Lionheart. It could work as a bold middle name for those who want something with…
English, German
"son of Wilkin; resolute protection"
Probably too odd and elven for mainstream success, but there are certainly circumstances in which this would make a nice boys' name. It might be a nice way to honor a William from your family tree,…
