By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English word name
"eleven"
If Erykah Badu can name her son Seven, why can't you name your daughter (or son) this? Eleven has recently gotten a lot of attention via the character on the TV show Stranger Things .
English
"elf friend"
Sounds elven in every sense of the word.
English, Dutch, German
"gray, black; hare"
An androgynous alternative to Hazel, Hayes, and Hayden, Hazen is predominantly used for boys at the moment, though it has been given to a handful of girls since the 2000s. Hazen is a variation of the…
Variation of Cory, English, or Corey, Irish
"from the hollow"
Korey was never widely used for girls, while sisters Cory and Corey faded from the Top 1000 in the mid-90s though they hang on for boys. With the rise of the classic name Cora, derived from the Greek…
"tall man's town; long stone"
While Langston is predominantly used for boys, its surname-style and its connection to poet Langston Hughes gives it potential to be a unisex option. Six girls were given the name in a recent year…
Chinese, Arabic, Burmese, Korean, English
"forest; jade, green gem; soft, tender; clear, bright; neighbor; pretty, lake"
Concise, multicultural, and well travelled, Lin is a deceptively simple looking choice with its roots in a variety of languages. As a Chinese name, it is a unisex option, pronounced as LEEN, and…
Elaboration of Lou and Louisa, American, Germanic
"famous in battle"
Antique girl names like Louise, Louisa, Loretta, and Etta are all on the rise, and Louetta is a hidden gem among them. Rumer Willis revived this vintage compound name for her daughter, Louetta Isley…
Variation of Sandra
Considered distinctive back when Sandra was stylish.
"light from the stars"
A glowing and evocative word name that might be best saved for the middle spot, Starlight was nevertheless given to five girls in 2024.
"town with the paved street or highway"
Smart and sleek, with a similar feel to the more popular Sutton, Stratton is a surname and place name, referring to somewhere with paved highways or streets. Used quietly for boys since the…
Literary name
"little she-bear; peace; good natured, charm"
A literary name with a simple yet alluring sound, Sula may appeal as an alternative to those who like Lula, Lola, Susannah, and Tallulah. The protagonist and titular character of Toni Morrison's 1973…
Occupational name, word name
"to receive and give out money; someone who narrates or recounts something"
Associated with those who work in banks and those who count votes, Teller may also be relate to storytellers, narrators, and news-bringers. Quietly on the rise for boys since 2014, it debuted in the…
In 2014, fifteen newborns were named Whisper, all of them girls. We can see the attraction of the name but if you are in Australia be warned - Whisper is a well-known brand of sanitary products, so a…
English word name or Japanese
"air; love"
Aire is a poetic spelling of the word "air", once widely used in Middle English. Today, it's a brand new baby name, introduced to wider audiences when Kylie Jenner revealed it as the new name of her…
Plant name
"resin, bitter, shiny"
A nature name, associated with the cooling, healing plant, often used to treat burns, Aloe has a gentle and appealing sound, reminiscent of Shiloh, Arlo, Allie, and Lola. A very quietly used choice…
Combination name, Ama + issa
"little lover"
Amarissa is kind of cobbled together from two traditional elements: Ama, which means "love" or "lover" and is found in such more established names as Amabel and Amariah, and -issa, which is a common…
English variation of Arabella, Latin; Scottish
"yielding to prayer; lovable"
There were only SIX baby girls named Arabel in the US last year, astonishing when you consider the popularity of Arabella, used for over 1300 baby girls, and Arabelle, given to over 100. As isabel is…
Variation of Banks, English
"one who lives on the hillside or riverbank"
An edgy respelling of Banks which entered the US stats in 2020, Banx has that cool and unusual letter X. Given to 6 girls in a recent year, Banks was chosen for 89 in comparison, making it nearly six…
English variation of Caroline, French, or compound name, made up of Cara + Lynn
"free man; beautiful friend, friend by the lake"
A twist on the classic Caroline that could also be a smoosh name.
"town by the cove; Cofa's town"
Similar in style to Remington and Kensington, this English surname could get you to stylish nickname Cove.
