By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"place of alders"
Much more upscale and modern for a girl than a boy.
"steep-sided valley"
Like Marvin and Melvin, Sheldon has been perceived as about as far out as you can get, though there are very pretty towns in Devon and Derbyshire that inspired it. Sheldon Lee Cooper is the lead…
"near the stony meadow"
Perfect example of how your perception of a name can change when you apply it to the opposite gender: when used for a girl, Stanley suddenly becomes an attractive, upper-crusty name ala Ansley or…
English combination of Elizabeth, Alexis, and Yvette
"pledged to God + defender + yew tree"
Elixyvett is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette — and a total mess. Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad?
Elixevetta is part Elizabeth and part Alexandra, and thoroughly confusing.
Elixyvette is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette -- and a total mess. Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad?
English combination of Liz + Anne
"pledged to God + grace"
Lizanne does not sound as dated as other hybrids. Lizanne can also be spelled Lisanne — both are pronounced with the z sound.
"moor, meadow clearing"
Fresh choice in the vein of Carly and Harley.
"winter solstice"
Yule is one Christmas baby name that doesn't sound very festive. We prefer Winter or even Christmas itself.
Latin
"applelike fruit"
'Q' names are hot, and this is an intriguing fruit name that could be used for a girl or boy. The quince often appears in Greek myth, in tales of Aphrodite, Paris and Atalanta. Can also be a nickname…
English word and nature name
"to swindle"
Bird name possibility, rarer than Lark and Wren but with the same short, punchy feel. Only five baby girls were named Finch in the most recent year, and four times as many baby boys.
English compound of Elle + Etta
"little light; Little girl"
A little like Elliot (or Elliette), Electra, and Etta, Ellette is a zippy but rarely used compound name.
English, from French, nature name
"falcon, a bird"
One of the bird names that's more appropriate for a boy, though it works for a girl too.
Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias
"Yahweh is God"
Eliott is traditionally a masculine name derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'the Lord is my God,' though this entry lists it as feminine. As a feminine name, it represents the growing trend of…
"rocky water"
One art name that sounds distinctly more masculine. Unless you're a big mobile fan, keep thinking.
English word name
"elm"
For tree huggers.
"blond"
Place name and surname that sounds a tad snooty.
Word name, English from Latin
"eloquent"
If you want to give your child the gift of...gab.
"at the river crossing"
An established male name that might cross over to the girls' side -- though if it's a water name you're after, there are so many prettier choices.
English nature name
Soft and creative update of Marsha.
