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Variation of Brian, Irish
"strong, virtuous, and honorable"
Bryant has a longer history as a first name in the US than its father name Brian, ranking among the Top 1000 since the list began in 1880 while Brian only jumped on in 1925. That may be because the…
Norse feminization of Eric or Italian word name
"eternal ruler; heather"
The straightforward Erica is a Norse feminization that was long associated with the complex, mega-popular character Erica Kane, played by Susan Lucci for decades on the soap opera All My Children .…
Kalvin is a masculine name that serves as a modern variant of Calvin, which derives from Latin 'calvus' meaning 'bald.' The K-spelling gives the traditional name a contemporary edge while maintaining…
English variation of Casey, Irish
"brave in battle"
Kasey was a modestly popular choice among Millennial babies, particularly girls.
Latin
"crown, jeweled headdress"
The perfect name-accessory for a little princess, though its popularity is waning.
Modern invented name
"son of Marcus"
Popular in the African American community, the De- prefix makes this a choice for sons of Marcuses.
Irish variation of Catherine
"pure"
An Irish and Welsh form of Catherine, Caitlin was a boom name of the eighties, rocketing from obscurity (Americans first heard it via the wife of doomed poet Dylan Thomas) to the height of popularity…
Variation of Jacqueline, French
"supplanter"
Jaclyn is a feminine name derived from the English name Jacqueline, which is a feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. The name Jacob comes from Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."…
English variation of Gervase, meaning unknown
Jarvis, one of the original two-syllable nouveau boys' choices, is a saint's name with a certain retro charm and a nice quirky feel. Though Jarvis peaked in the late 1880s, he is beginning to sound…
Scottish surname
"speckled, freckled"
Brice, much more often spelled Bryce, is an old saint's name that now has a sleek and sophisticated image—it feels elegant and efficient. Of the two spellings, Bryce is much more popular for both…
Alyse is a feminine name of French origin, considered a variant spelling of Alice. Alice derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'nobility.' This elegant variation offers a…
Spelling variation of Cory or Corey
Corey was always the most popular form of this Irish name, with Cory (as in New Jersey Senator Booker) in second place and Kory riding caboose. Kory et al were in the first wave of unisex names that…
Demario combines the prefix 'De-' with 'Mario.' Mario is derived from the Latin name Marius, which may have originated from Mars, the Roman god of war, or possibly from the Latin 'mas' meaning…
Latin, feminine variation of Justin
Justina was the pre-Justine feminization of Justin, now a possible alternative to Christina. Oddly, while Justine feels like a name unto itself, Justina feels like a pinned-together feminization in…
Diminutive of Charles
The jazziest nickname for Charles.
English
"helpful, pillow"
Cody is a once-trendy boys' name occasionally used for girls. The Cody trend has now given way to other nickname-y names such as Rory and Ruby.
Jalissa is a feminine given name that gained recognition in the United States primarily during the 1980s and 1990s. The name may be a creative variant of Alissa or Melissa, with the addition of the…
Rashaad is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Rashad. The name likely has Arabic origins, derived from 'rashād' (رشاد) meaning 'good judgment,' 'righteousness,' or 'guidance.'…
Jarred is a masculine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Jared, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'descent' or 'he who descended.' This alternative spelling became particularly popular in the…
Variation of Justin, Latin
"fair, righteous"
Justen is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Justin. Derived from the Latin name Justinus, it ultimately means 'just,' 'fair,' or 'righteous.' This alternative spelling…