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Variation of Emery, English from German
"industrious"
Emeri is an alternate spelling of Emery which means industrious. Emeri offers a modern twist on traditional names like Emma and Emily. This spelling is used primarily for girls, with just under 200…
Spelling variation of Journey, English word name
"passage from one place to another"
This spelling gives a nickname feel to a modern word name. The Journee and Journey spellings are both within the U.S. Top 300. But Journie ranks behind her wayfaring sisters with a little under 200…
Variation of Kendrick, English and Scottish
"royal ruler, champion; home ruler"
This modern mash up of Kendrick and Hendrix felt almost bound to happen. Perfect for parents wanting something cool and contemporary but also familiar, Kendrix has in fact been quietly used since the…
Various of Coe, English "jackdaw"
"jackdaw"
An intriguing surname style option, Koe blends the sounds of Krew, Kai, Koa, and Koen. It ultimately derives from the Old English word coo , itself from the Old Norse ka , both meaning "jackdaw". It…
Variation of Bennett, English form of Benedict, Latin
"blessed"
This spelling of Bennett is typically seen as a surname, but gets moderate use as a first name for baby boys and girls.
Variation of Coast, English word name
"land near the sea"
Breezy, beachy Coast began to climb the charts back in 2020 when Covid gave some parents a hesitation over Cove. By 2021, a handful of parents were also using the spelling Koast, following the trend…
Variation of Max, English and German
"greatest"
Max, with something X-tra.
Variation of London, English place name
An extra feminized version of London, only recorded as a girl name in the US.
Variation of Millie, English diminutive of Mildred or Millicent
"gentle strength; strong in work"
Milly and her more popular sister Millie are adorable Old Lady nickname-names springing back to life. Nearly 100 baby girls were named Milly, just Milly, last year, and Millie is in the US Top 500.…
Yiddish variation of Asher or English surname from French
"blessed; doorkeeper"
Strongly associated with the mega-popular single-named singer, who was actually the fourth Usher Raymond in his family. He could start a fad. The Yiddish variation of Usher is commonly used in the…
Word name, English from Greek
"diamond"
Diamond sparkled all through the nineties--reaching as high as Number 150 in 1999. Although its shine has diminished quite a bit, it remains in use. Followers of the British royal family may know…
English surname
"one who lives on the hillside or riverbank"
Banks as a girls' name was brought into the lexicon by actress Hilary Duff and musician Matthew Koma, who chose it for their daughter, Banks Violet. As both a surname and a word name, Banks refers to…
Diminutive of Robert, English from German
"bright fame"
This short form of Robert was borne by famous figures from Robbie Williams to Robbie Coltrane to Robbie Robertson. At one point, Robbie was the cool new Bobby, but now Robbie is cool only for girls.
Variation of Blakeley, English surname
"dark wood; clearing"
This nouveau spelling of Blakeley was one of the fastest-rising girl names outside of the Top 1000 in 2019, but hasn't grown in popularity since then. It is given to around 110 girls each year in the…
Variation of Crystal, English word name
"crystal, clear, ice"
This spelling variation of Crystal rose all the way up to #53 in the US in 1985.
Variation of Legacy, English word name
As Legacy heats up for girls, new variations are being put into play — chief among them is Legaci.
Variation of Corbin, English and French surname
"crow, raven"
Corbyn is a modern masculine name with Old French and English roots. Derived from "corbeau" meaning "raven" or possibly from a place name meaning "settlement in a deep valley." The name gained…
Variation of Emmy, English diminutive of Emily and Emma
"work; universal"
Introduced by model Emme (born Melissa) and now a legitimate member of the Em-starting girls' name group, especially since it was chosen by Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony for their twin daughter.
Spelling variation of Carson, English and Scottish
"son of the marsh dwellers"
The Y ending gives Carson a feminine spin. Carsyn is used for girls more than 70% of the time.
Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias
"Yahweh is God"
Eliott is a masculine name representing a variation of Elliott, which originated as an English surname derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'my God is Jehovah' or 'the Lord is my God.' This…