Updated November 2023
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Flemish
"blond"
Vintage surname that's fallen out of use, but perhaps deserves a revival.
English word name
"icy"
A short form of the modern coinage Icelyn that feels cool as a short form, but too frosty for a full name.
Lethia is a feminine name with Greek origins, possibly derived from 'Lethe,' one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld associated with forgetfulness and oblivion. In mythology, souls would drink…
Jule is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a shortened form of Julius or Julian, which derive from ancient Roman family names possibly meaning 'downy-bearded' or connected to…
French form of Eulalia, Greek
"sweetly speaking"
Eulalie hasn't ranked in the US Top 1000 since 1899, but its French roots might make it more appealing to modern ears than its sister Eulalia. "Eulalie" is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, and the name…
English diminutive of Laurence
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
A sweet and sophisticated nickname which feels fresh again after many years in style limbo. For literature lovers, it brings to mind Theodore "Laurie" Laurence from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women .…
Femininzation of Herman, German
"army man"
Hermine and Hermina once ranked in the US Top 1000 for girls, but the First World War put an end to the popularity of these and many other German names. Now, both names are extinct though father name…
Lexie as a masculine name is an uncommon usage of what is typically considered a feminine name in most English-speaking countries. Traditionally, Lexie is a diminutive form of Alexandra or Alexis for…
English
"island of linden trees"
Lindsay is one of the few truly unisex names (rather than being a name that has changed genders). Over time the ey ending was usually reserved for women and the ay ending reserved for men, although…
Elmyra is an uncommon feminine name with possible derivation from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'famous' or 'renowned.' It may also be a variant of Almira, which has Arabic roots meaning…
Irish place-name
"yew-tree plain"
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Diminutive form of Geoffrey or Jefferson
"pledge of peace"
A diminutive of Geoffrey, Jeffrey, or Jefferson, this form has vintage charm and a similar feel to Scottie, Jesse, and Reggie. It hasn't appeared in the charts since the 80s.
German
"peaceful warrior"
Humphrey is an old name that might have faded completely were it not for that Bogie flair. A royal name in Britain, where it's used somewhat more frequently, Humphrey might just have some life beyond…
Shelly as a masculine name is relatively uncommon, as it's more frequently used for girls. For boys, it typically functions as a nickname rather than a formal given name. It may be short for names…
Slavic
"someone who achieves glory or fame"
Stanislaus is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Polish culture where it's spelled Stanisław or Stanislav. The name combines two elements meaning 'to become' and 'glory,'…
Thorwald is a masculine name of Norse origin, combining the elements 'Thor' (the Norse god of thunder) and 'wald' or 'valdr' (ruler or powerful one). This powerful name literally translates to…
Latin
"springlike"
Verne is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'vernus,' meaning 'spring-like' or 'flourishing.' This name gained recognition largely through the famous French author Jules…
Irish
"dark-haired"
Compact, to-the-point surname name. Bear in mind the stock-market association - it may be a bit much with the last name Jones.
Classie is a feminine name that emerged in the American South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It may have originated as a nickname for the more formal Classy (itself derived from…
Occupational name
Weaver, which made an appearance as a first name on the U.S. Top 1000 in the late 19th century and then vanished, may rise again along with its occupational brethren, from already-popular choices…