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English word name
"waterfall"
A rare nature name, conjuring up imagery of flowing waterfalls and rushing water, Cascade debuted in the the US stats in 2025, when it was given to five boys. Unusual as it may be, it shares sounds…
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…
Word name
"thick, ribbed cotton material"
A sturdy fabric name with the familiar sounds of Roy, Corey, Corbin, and Cody, Corduroy debuted in the US stats in 2025 when it was given to five boys. Sometimes (though likely falsely) said to…
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
"fortified place belonging to Eadda"
Associated best perhaps with the British broadcaster, natural historian, writer, and conservationist, Sir David Attenborough, this would certainly make a bold choice and big namesake for any baby.…
"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…
Kazakh, English, Greek
"white lion; the Lord has remembered; locust"
A new addition to the US stats for 2025, Akrys was also the most used debut of the year for boys, given to 74 babies. The exact etymology and meaning are proving elusive (as yet) but prior to 2025,…
"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…
Cornish
"morning star, Venus"
Berlewen is a rare Cornish choice, derived from borlowen , referring the Venus, the morning star. Occasionally appearing as Borlewen too, this name does seem to be used more prominently on boats and…
"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.…
"succeed, to develop and progress, to prosper"
Bold word names are on the rise, and this one fits in with declarative choices like Prosper, Chosen, and Brave. With the Th- of Theo and the strong "i" sound of Kai, Levi, and Silas, Thrive could be…
Australian wildflower
A striking botanical choice for those who want something edgy and flowery at the same time, Banskia is the name of a variety of Australian wildflowers, known for their cones and flower spikes. They…
Modern name
"streets by the lake; land with paved streets"
For fans of Scottlyn, Suttyn, and Stratton, Stratlyn blends the strat element (from the Latin strata ) with the popular suffix -lyn . As such, it could have various meanings including "street by the…