By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Word name
"shelter, safety"
Peaceful names associated with safety, such as Harbor, Haven, Truce, and Cove, have been on the rise in the 2020s, and now, this unlikely option has joined the name-bank. Referring to a place or…
Scottish, English
"beautiful, cheerful + blue"
A mix of modernity and vintage charm, Bonnie-Blu first appeared in the England and Wales stats in 2014 and has since risen to be given to around 10 girls a year. That may not sound like all that…
English word and surname
"middle of winter"
Striking the balance between edgy and whimsical, Midwinter has a similar feel to Nightingale, Vesper, and Reverie — that is, names that lean both poetic and dreamy, but have a shaper, darker mystique…
"sudden bright light"
A name that's sure to catch everyone's attention, Flare is a bright and fiery choice, usually used to describe a sudden bright light, often released as a signal, a message, a call for help, or simply…
Combination of Eden and Rose
"rose from the place of pleasure and delight"
Spiritual, stylish, nature-connected, and bright, Eden-Rose is a hyphenated choice, given to around 20 babies in England and Wales each year.
Variation of Enley and Henley, English
"high meadow, high woodland clearing"
Similar in sound to Emily, Ainsley, and Wrenley, this stripped back from of Enley or Henley is a contemporary choice, chosen by influencer Kat Pond in 2026, for her daughter Louella's middle name. As…
Variation of Hutton, English, Scottish
"ridge enclosure, settlement by the ridge"
Sutton meets Hunter and Hudson in this contemporary sounding choice, ultimately borrowed from an English and Scottish place- and surname. Sprinkle in a little Emersyn, Londyn, and Suttyn, you've got…
Hebrew, English
"thunder; turtledove; victor; hill, rocky peak"
Short and snappy, Tor is a multicultural choice with plenty of meaning. As a Hebrew choice, it means "turtle-dove", giving it a sweet, nature-inspired meaning. As an English name, it could be used as…
Short form of Lorenza or Lorenz, Latin
"from Laurentum; bay laurel"
A playful nickname style name with a hint of Kenzie, Wren, Reign, and Reese, Renz is a short form of Lorenz, Lorenzo, or Lorenza. Rarely used as a given name, it was chosen by the influencer Tre…
Anglicization of Doğa, Turkish
"nature"
Appearing in the US stats for the first time in 2025, Doga is an variation of the Turkish word name Doğa, which refers to "nature" in its native language. It is pronounced as do-A, the first syllable…
Variation of Lyra or combination of Lyra and Rania
"lyre, harp; heavenly harp"
Lyrania is a contemporary choice that may be viewed in several ways. On one hand, it's a pretty, elaborated form of the Greek Lyra, giving it a hint of Liliana, while on the other, it may be viewed…
English, meaning unknown
A femininization of Ozzy, Oswald, Uzziel, or Oziel, or perhaps a variation of Ozella or Azelie, this name was chosen by musician Amy Ray, one half of the folk rock duo, Indigo Girls, for her daughter…
Diminutive of Francesca
"from France; free man"
Reminiscent of Essie, Cherry, and Cassie, Chessy is diminutive of Francesca which is gentler than Frankie but less antique as Franny (or Fanny...). It notably appears in the 1998 move, The Parent…
Pet name for Felicity or Fredricka or Swedish word name
"little girl"
Spirited, sparky and fun, Flicka is a fun nickname for the likes of Felicity and Frederica, though you could probably make it work for Francesca or Florence if you wanted it to. Reminiscent of…
English word name
"widespread destruction or mayhem"
While some parents are going for Truce, Haven, Peace, and Klarity, others are opting for Riot (or Ryatt), Wilder, Pistol — and now, Havoc. Given to a small number of boys each year since 2008, this…
"relating to the coast, near the coast"
Sunny, beachy, and cool, Coastal has been quietly used for boys since 2023, but if recent social media announcements and name trends are anything to go by, it could rise (quietly) for girls too.…
English, compound name
"resolute truth, desires truth; will of the spirt, phantom"
A mystical and intriguing choice that would feel at home in a fantasy novel or an ancient poem, Willavere may be considered a compound name, blending several different elements together, leading to…
English
"pretty coast; lake by the coast; coastline"
Contemporary word name Coast made waves in the US charts for boys in 2025 and the same year saw it double in use for girls. It was only a matter of time then, before it was paired up with -lynn.…
Modern invention
"arsenal"
A choice reserved for Arsenal Football Club superfans, Lanesra is like the better known Nevaeh in that it's a word spelled backwards and transformed into something that sounds more conventionally…
Elaboration of Lyra, Liria, Larisa, or Liri
"lyre; lily; citadel; freedom, liberty"
A frilly, Romantasy-esque name, Lyrisia feels ready to appear in a novel — though it might equally appeal to parents looking for something rare and fanciful with a touch of familiarity about it too.…
