Updated October 2026
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English
"the hidden spot"
Like so many names starting with Dar- (e.g. Darcy, Darius, and Darbey) this name feels so suave and aristocratic. British musician Darnell Bristol went by nickname Dee.
Irish
"curly-headed"
A lean and lanky Irish cowboy name with great nickname potential to boot (Cass or Sid are both options). This is one of the great under-rated American names !
"church settlement"
Unisex name around for several decades for boys and now ripe for girls.
Diminutive of Caleb or surname
This up-and-coming single-syllable name has a few famous bearers, including baseballer Cale Iorg and Canadian hip-hop musician Cale Sampson. Sounding like Kale, this name also has a crunchy, hipster…
German, Scandinavian, Czech variation of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
The German, Scandinavian and Czech variant of Joseph, borne by several notable European artists and athletes, as well as the brutal Soviet dictator Josef (or Iosif) Stalin.
Latin
"white, pure, sincere"
Candace, an ancient title of a dynasty of Ethiopian queens mentioned in the New Testament, is associated both with actress Candice Bergen and Sex and the City writer Candace Bushnell. Both spellings…
French variation of Rachel
Elaboration of Rachel sometimes seen in France, but more rarely here.
Marques is a masculine name with roots in both Portuguese and Spanish language traditions, representing a variant spelling of Marquis. The name originates from the medieval European title of nobility…
Tremaine (also spelled Tremain, Tremayne, or Tremaigne) derives from a Cornish place name and surname meaning 'stone town' or 'settlement with stone houses,' from the elements 'tre'…
Diminutive of Shoshana or Shannon, variation of Shaina
Part of a group of similar midcentury names rarely given to babies today.
Antwon appears to be a phonetic variant of Antoine or Anton, names with European origins. Antoine derives from the Roman family name Antonius (of uncertain Etruscan origin), while Anton is a German,…
Lamarcus is a masculine name that appears to combine the French-derived prefix 'La-' (meaning 'the') with 'Marcus,' a classical Roman name meaning 'dedicated to Mars' (the Roman god of war). This…
Tavaris is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of names like Travis or possibly Tavares. The name emerged in usage in the United States primarily in the 1970s-1990s. Its etymology…
Alesha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, it functions as a diminutive of Alexei or Alexander, derived from the Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' or 'to help.'…
Anglicization of Sine; Irish variation of Jane
"God is gracious"
Animated Gaelic name popularized by singer Sheena Easton, also brings to mind Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, the Amazonian comic book and TV series heroine. Sine is considered to be and English…
American English
"victory"
Built from the popular La- prefix and Toya, possibly from Victoria, this is one of the best known and historically most popular La-starting names. A famous bearer is La Toya Jackson, a singer,…
Grisel is a feminine name with medieval European origins, derived from the Middle English 'gris' meaning 'grey.' It's a variant of Griselda, a name made famous through Boccaccio's 'Decameron' and…
Shanell is a feminine name that emerged in American usage during the mid-20th century. It appears to be a creative variant of Chanel, which was inspired by the famous French fashion house, with…
Shena is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Sheena, which derives from the Gaelic name Sìne, a form of Jane/Jean ultimately meaning "God is gracious."…
Candis is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Candice or Candace. It derives from an ancient Ethiopian royal title 'Kandake,' meaning 'queen mother' or 'queen regent,' which appears…