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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…
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,…
Word name
"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…
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.…
"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…
Word name or surname
"one who smiles; small clearing"
You've heard of Joy and Sunny; you might have heard of Happy and Lucky being used as names too, but how about this upbeat option? Traditionally a nickname for someone with a smile ever on their face,…
Diminutive of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
A cosy Medieval diminutive of the classic Thomas, Tomlin might just work for those honoring a Thomas but don't enjoy Tamsin or Thomasina. Typically, albeit rarely, used as a masculine name, it has…
Medieval English, Latin, Hebrew
"born at Easter"
A fairy-tale-esque diminutive of Pash and Paschal, Pashkin is a Medieval name with spark and sweetness. Ultimately derived from Hebrew, it means "Easter" or "born at Easter".
Playful with a hint of poetry, Pashkin is a Medieval diminutive of Pash or Paschal, ultimately derived from Hebrew to mean "Easter" or "Passover". Used as a unisex choice, it could make an…
Succinct, simple, and approachable, Pash is a Medieval English name, relating to Paschal and Pascal. Derived from Hebrew via Latin, it means "Easter" or "Passover" and was occasionally used for…
Simple, sweet, and breezy, Pash is a Medieval English name which was occasionally given to babies born at Easter. A relation of Paschal and Pascal, it may also be used as 'slang' for passion or…
Old English, Germanic
"Botwulf’s stone; town by the post"
A surname style name, Poston may have been adapted from "Boston" meaning "Botwulf's stone", or more figuratively, "stone of the improved wolf". This spelling may have emerged due an error when…
A rare alternative perhaps for Boston, Paxton, Ashton, and Preston, Poston is a surname style name that is as yet undiscovered. Too similar perhaps to the phrase "post on" in an age of social media,…
"dominant ruler + beloved, bitter, drop of the sea"
An extremely rare name, used predominantly in the town of Bury in North Western England, Richmal is most notably borne by writer Richmal Crompton, known for her Just William novels. The exact origins…