One of the bird names that's more appropriate for a boy, though it works for a girl too.

The 2016 film Rogue One introduced the name Jyn, which debuted on the American charts the following year. Jyn Erso, played by Felicity Jones, is the central character of the Star Wars prequel.

The lynn suffix makes this one of the more feminine spellings of the popular name Jaelynn, which can also be spelling Jaelyn, Jaylin, and Jalen, among many other variations.

Form of Jasmine commonly used in Turkey.

Kallen is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls, though it's listed here as feminine. It has several possible origins: it may be an Irish surname derived from 'Ó Cathaláin' meaning 'descendant of Cathalán,' a diminutive of 'cathal' (strong in battle). Alternatively, it could be a modern variant of Callen or a creative spelling of Kalen. The name has a contemporary feel with its strong consonants and straightforward pronunciation. While not among the most common names, Kallen has gained some recognition through characters in anime and video games. Its crisp sound and gender-neutral quality make it appealing to modern parents looking for something strong yet accessible, with just enough uniqueness to stand out.

Lynn was a Top 100 girls' name in the US from the 1940s through the 60s, and shortened form Lyn's popularity followed the same trajectory. Today, Lyn is far more often found as a name suffix, in popular names such as Evelyn and Brooklyn down to hundreds of invented choice from Timberlyn to Summerlyn. Big sister Lynn was given to only about 50 baby girls in one recent year, and Lyn to only six. While we don't foresee an imminent comeback, Lyn and Lynn could definitely rise in the coming decades via the Hundred Year Rule.

Kaylin is a variation of Kayla and Katelyn that had several years of chart climbing before reaching a peak of Number 372 in 2009. Cailin and Kailyn are two other spellings.

Maegan is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Margaret, which derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This contemporary spelling gained popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s as parents sought fresh alternatives to traditional names. Maegan offers a distinctive spelling while maintaining the familiar sound of Megan. The name carries associations with brightness, beauty, and preciousness through its connection to the pearl. Often pronounced like 'MAY-gan,' it has a bright, cheerful quality. While less common than the spelling Megan, Maegan provides a slightly more unique identity while remaining recognizable and straightforward to pronounce.

Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering, metallic color name, similar enough to the likes of Arden, Eden, and Gwendolyn that it might not over dazzle. It could work as an unexpected route to the vintage nickname Goldie or a less floral alternative to Marigold.

With the still popular Allison ranking at Number 60 in the United States, and variant Alison sitting at Number 343—not to mention Allyson (Number 490 and Alyson (Number 835)—it makes sense that Alisson is still getting some attention from parents today, although it may unfortunately seem more like a spelling error than a legitimate name to some.

Ocean is a nature name that comes right out and states its meaning and association. Full of power and depth, Ocean is one of the fastest-rising baby names for both girls and boys, making the US Top 1000 for both genders in 2021. Oceane, the version that's trendy in France, was used for only 11 baby girls in the US in the same year. Ocean-lovers who want to be less obvious can choose such subtler names that mean ocean as Jennifer or Marissa, but coming right out and using Ocean is a perfectly valid way to go.

An attractive unisex choice heard in several countries, including Armenia. Can be pronounced sheer-IN or sheer-EEN.

A 1st century Roman satirist whose name may be a little too close to "juvenile" for comfort.

Narin in Turkish and Narîn in Kurdish, this name has a sleek and sophisticated sound.

A variant of Jameson or Jamison, borne by the first Black woman in space, former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison.

In English, a fen is a wetland fed by surface and/or groundwater. In Dutch and Frisian, it's a traditional diminutive of names containing the element frid, meaning "peace".

Arlen might be thought of as an update on the midcentury Arlene or as a unisex surname-name. Arlen was given to 22 girls in the US last year vs 57 boys and those numbers may grow with the fashion for n-ending two-syllable surname-names. Another similar possibility for girls: Arden.

Dutch supermodel Doutzen (pronounced doubt-son) Kroes has introduced us to a name from the Netherlands that might have a hard time in an American classroom and is nowhere near as glamorous as its bearer.

Tasmin is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Tamsin, which itself originated as a medieval diminutive of Thomasina, the feminine form of Thomas. With roots in Aramaic meaning "twin," the name carries an ancient heritage while maintaining a contemporary sound. This particular spelling variation gives the name a slightly more exotic feel compared to the traditional Tamsin. Popular in the United Kingdom, particularly in Cornwall where it has historical usage, Tasmin remains relatively uncommon in the United States. The name has a crisp, modern quality despite its historical origins, making it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. Tasmin blends brevity with a melodic quality, offering a name that feels both complete and refreshingly uncommon.