Updated November 2023
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Spelling variation of Austin
Nearly 350 babies were named Austyn last year, about a quarter of them boys.
Spelling variation of Tristan
While the medieval romantic name Tristan is popular and holding its own, this spelling variation has been sagging in the polls. If you love the name, choose the original spelling.
Word name
"one of a kind"
Finding a really distinctive name is probably a better way to make sure your child stands out, but then again, is choosing Unique really any different to parents choosing Saint, Messiah, Chosen,…
Ojibway
"I'm on my way"
This obscure Native-American name owes its very life to country singer Shania Twain, who dropped her original name, Eileen, for it.
Dandre combines two naming elements: 'Dan' (a shortened form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge' in Hebrew) and 'Andre' (derived from the Greek 'Andreas,' meaning 'manly' or 'brave'). This…
Variation of Brianna, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
The further you move away from the original Briana, the feminine form of Brian first used by Edmund Spenser in The Faerie Queen, the more invented and less authentic you get. But many parents want…
Variation of Carly, English
"free man"
Latin feminization of Christian, Greek from Latin
"follower of Christ"
Not cutting edge, but still graceful and feminine. Parents who care about style may pass on all names Chris (or Kris) related, which were so popular in the second half of the 20th century. But…
Dontae appears to be a variant spelling of Dante or Donte. The name Dante has Italian origins, derived from the medieval shortened form of the name Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'lasting.' The…
Deja is a feminine name that gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s. The name is connected to the French phrase 'déjà vu,' meaning 'already seen' or suggesting something familiar or…
Latin word name
"of great worth, expensive"
Though many might find it too syrupy, hundreds of parents each year choose this name for their daughters to make them feel special. Precious Ramotswe is the engaging African sleuth in the popular No.…
Keion is a modern given name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Greek name 'Kion' (meaning 'pillar' or 'column'), or it could be a variant spelling of 'Keon,' which has Irish…
Flailing attempt to switch up popular Tristan.
English variation of Cheyenne, Sioux
"people of a different language"
This is a variation of Cheyenne that is slipping in the popularity list toward obscurity.
Carli is a feminine name with multiple origins, most commonly seen as a modern variant of Carly or a feminine form of Carlo/Carl, ultimately derived from Germanic roots meaning "free man" or…
Deshaun is a masculine name that emerged in American naming practices during the 1970s and gained more significant popularity in the 1990s. The name appears to combine the common prefix 'De-' (found…
French, Spanish
"chambermaid, concubine; wealth, fortune"
Odalys has two possible origins, one perhaps more likely — and more favorable — than the other, given that is used predominantly in Spanish speaking countries. Most familiar in Cuba, Puerto Rico,…
French
"to hunt"
Chase is starting to be seen on a handful of girls each year, and has been heard as a nickname to Chelsea. Reminiscent of Casey and Charlie, around 40 girls were given the name in a recent count.
Yajaira is a feminine name of uncertain origin, though it's widely used in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly Venezuela, Colombia, and parts of Central America. Some sources suggest it may have…
Alyssia is a beautiful feminine name that represents a variation of Alicia or Alyssa. It has roots in the Greek name Alyssum, which refers to a type of delicate flower. The name carries a sense of…