UK Baby Names

Scottish curler Hammy McMillan Jr pulls off this unlikely nickname and might make it feel like a cool alternative to Harry. For some, however, it may ever be associated with hamsters and ham. 

Hammy

Lark-related names from Larkin to Skylark, Larken to Larkspur, and of course, Lark itself, have all gained more attention in recent years, both in real life and on Nameberry. Larksong is an even more whimsy option, joining the likes of Birdsong and Windsong as bold middle name options to play around with. 

Larksong

A wild word name in the realms of Prairie, Wilder, Ridge, and Summit, Frontier is an undiscovered option, most literally describing the boundary or border between two places and the extreme limit of understanding into a particular area. More broadly however, it is associated with the "American Frontier", or the "Old Wild West", when settlers in the US expanded their territories towards the specific coast.
 
In popular imagination, Frontier brings to mind cowboys, Old Western movies, Yellowstone National Park, and the works of writers such as James Fenimore Cooper, Zane Grey, Owen Wister, and Willa Cather.

Frontier

A term associated with bygone fashions and styles, differing from vintage in that it's usually related to the more recent past — think 70s and 80s. As a word name, its got those cool, jaunty sounds of Rhett, Rex, Rio, and Jethro, and is linked to being "fashionably old-fashioned", nostalgic but in a playful, spirited kind of way.
 
Rarely used as a given name — though we've seen it used on at least one Berry Baby! — with choices like Vintage, Trendy, Fancy, Avant, and Boheme being used, perhaps Retro will gain more attention in the future.

Retro

A variation of the Greek Corydon, a name used in Ancient Greek and European literature as a a stock moniker for shepherds or herdsman. Likely derived from the word korydos meaning "lark", it could appeal as an ancient choice that gives you a modern nickname and a distinctive sound.
 
This particular form was coined and used by Edmund Spenser in his epic 16th-century poem, The Faerie Queene.

Coridon

Poetic and intriguing, Iselota feels similar to choices like Isobel and Lotta, while also being extremely rare. While its exact etymology is unknown, it is conjected that it was used in Medieval England as a variation or diminutive of the Arthurian Isolde, perhaps inspired by the Latinized form, Iseldis. As such, it's a name with a wintry and pretty air. 

Iselota

An alternative to Holiday, Journey, Sunshine, or Peregrine, Sojourn is an unexpected word name with links to the Civil Rights activist, Sojourner Truth. Born Isabelle, she adopted the name in the 1840s when she began travelling to preach abolition. A candidate for the middle spot, perhaps, Sojourn has both a worthy namesake, and an aspirational, travel inspired meaning.


Sojourn

An intriguing word name, perhaps for the middle spot, Sojourn is connected to Civil Rights activist, Sojourner Truth who adopted the name in the 1840s when she began travelling to preach abolition. Aspirational, adventurous, and rare, it may intrigue those who enjoy travelling or are hoping for a name with a worthy namesake. Similar options could be Peregrine or Journey.

A rare and poetic saint's name, Merewenna was a 10th-century Christian saint, notable for founding Romsey Abbey in Hampshire, England. Also known as St. Mærwynn, the name may derive from Old English to mean "famously joyful" or "famous bliss", though others link it to the Cornish Morwenna and Welsh Morwen, meaning "maiden". 




Merewenna

 A rare compound name, blending two mid-century favorites, Markwayne is notably borne by American politician Markwayne Mullin. Named for his two paternal uncles, he is likely one of only a handful of Markwaynes to be born, given that it has never appeared in the US stats and global records show that only a small number have ever been registered in the Philippines.  As such, it might feel like a "one-person-name" in the US, at least. 

Markwayne

An extremely rare Welsh name, blending the elements teg meaning "fair, beautiful, and pretty" and either bron meaning "breast" or fryn meaning "hill". A way to nickname Tiggy perhaps, or one to ponder for those who like Tegan, Bronwen, Tegwen, Tesni, and Hafwen.

Tegfron

A name to live up to, this option has only recently entered the lexicon. Fitting in with the likes of Saint, Chosen, Succeed, and Golden, it refers to someone or something large or great, and notably more impressive, more luxurious, more elevated than what came before. 

Grander

A cute but rugged diminutive of Russell, less popular than Russ, but perhaps appealing with names such as Albie, Freddie, Scottie, Frankie, and Reggie in style.

Russie

Jax meets Jacques in this new creation, blending the French form of James with the modern English John/Jack/Jackson offshoot. Pronounced alternatively as JAKS, ZHAKS or ZHAK, it appeared on the Telegraph Birth Announcements for 2025 (also known as the unofficial list of the poshest British names). 

Jacqx

A floral name with a powerful feel, Cosmos conjures up both delicate flowers and the expanses of space and the universe. While some may find it too much like Cosmo to work for a girl, it did appear as a middle name for girls on the Telegraph Birth Announcements in 2025 (unofficially known as the poshest British Baby Name List). 

Cosmos

An old English last name meaning "son of Hodge", Hodge being a nickname for Roger, a more figurative interpretation could be "son of the famous spearman". Yet to appear in the stats and perhaps too close to Hodgkins for some, Hodgins nevertheless may appeal alongside choices like Riggins, Higgins, Jennings, and Hudson. 
 
It features in the TV show Bones, borne by character Jack Hodgins.

Hodgins

A little known name from the Arthurian Romances, Lyonors has the elegance of Eleanor, the poetic feel of Lenore, and the strength of Leona. In Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, Lyonors is given to a woman who bears Arthur's child, while in Alfred Lord Tennyson's Gareth and Lynette, it is used for Lynette's sister.
 
Likely deriving from lyon and leo rather than being a relative of Eleanor and family, the name relates to Lyonesse: the name used by Malory for Lynette's sister and the name of a legendary lost kingdom.

Lyonors

A rare surname-style choice, Shofner might make a surprising option that stands out and blends in at the same time. Derived from the Old German schaffaere, it's an earthy, occupation name meaning "shepherd".

Shofner

Contemporary meets vintage in this hyphenated name that blends the fierce-but-cuddly Bear with the charming nickname Teddy. In theory, blending these two popular choices could make a winning combination, however, Teddy-Bear may feel a bit cutesy, reminding people only of the stuffed toy. Nevertheless, it appeared in the stats in the UK for the first time in 2024.

Teddy-bear

A rare gemstone name with the sounds of Isla, Iona, and Iris, the name Iolite stems from the Greek word for "violet", reflecting its violet-blue colors. Also known as a "water sapphire" and a "two-colored rock" (dichroite), it has been additionally been nicknamed "Viking's compass", as it was traditionally used to tell the direction of the sun. As yet, it's an undiscovered choice, but could make a distinctive middle name or character name possibility.

Iolite

Baby names from the UK include names with origins from through the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Manx and Cornish names from those corners of the kingdom. UK baby names encompass a wide range of styles, from some of the most popular names throughout the English-speaking world, such as Jennifer and Mason, to such unique baby names as Nolwenn, Pembroke, and Sholto. There are hundreds more UK names that are just as unusual.

They along with all the names in the Nameberry database that originate in the English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish, Cornish and Manx languages and cultures appear on this master list of UK baby names. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Baby names from the UK include names with origins from through the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Manx and Cornish names from those corners of the kingdom. UK baby names encompass a wide range of styles, from some of the most popular names throughout the English-speaking world, such as Jennifer and Mason, to such unique baby names as Nolwenn, Pembroke, and Sholto. There are hundreds more UK names that are just as unusual. They along with all the names in the Nameberry database that originate in the English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish, Cornish and Manx languages and cultures appear on this master list of UK baby names. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically. (Page 113)