By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Reign or Rain; English word name
"royal authority; water falling in drops condensed from vapor in the atmosphere"
Rein, along with Reign, have taken over from Rain as a trendy word name. Should you rein it in or let it rein? Okay, bad puns we know, but that's the downside of word names. This is a true unisex…
Rozalyn is a feminine given name that represents a creative variation of Rosalind or Rosalyn. These names derive from Germanic elements meaning 'horse' (hros) and 'soft' or 'tender' (lind), though…
English, Irish
"rye clearing; rye land"
Rylyn blends a number of modern trends: love for name Riley, the addition of the -lyn suffix, replacement of a vowel with a Y, a nature-connected meaning, and a slightly unisex, surname-inspired…
Greek, Norwegian, Swedish
"severe, or fair victory"
The Sirens in Greek myth were nymphs of half-woman, half-bird appearance who lured sailors to their deaths with their song. As a name, Siren has been used in the Scandinavian countries, either as a…
American surname
Cowboy names are all the rage for boys in recent years, from Yellowstone's Dutton and Kayce to the cowboy hat brand Stetson. It won't be long until these names begin wandering into the girls' charts…
English, feminine variation of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
Pre-Thomasina female form of Thomas, now seen as more literary and upscale British. In Thomas Hardy's novel The Return of the Native, a leading character is Thomasin Yeobright.
Yoselyn is a feminine name of Spanish origin, functioning as a variation of Jocelyn. Historically, Jocelyn derives from a Germanic masculine name that later shifted to feminine usage. Yoselyn…
Allisyn is a feminine name that represents a modern, creative spelling variation of Alison or Allison. These names ultimately derive from the medieval French diminutive of Alice (Alis), which comes…
Variation of Aryan
"warrior, honorable"
Aryan and Arian are common names in Iran but in the US and much of the English-speaking world, the term Aryan has strong connections with white supremacy. It's a name best avoided.
Brooklin is a feminine name representing a modern geographic-inspired choice, derived from the famous New York City borough of Brooklyn. This spelling variation with the 'in' ending gives it a…
Caitlynn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Caitlin, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín (pronounced Katch-leen). The original name derives…
Cameran is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Cameron, which originated as a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" or "crooked river." As a first name for girls, Cameran…
Ethiopian variation of Phoebe
"bright, radiant"
An Ethiopian girls' name with a bright and cheerful sound, Feven rhymes with popular Haven. Feven is the Ge'ez variant of Biblical Phoebe, also the goddess of the moon and hunting in Greek mythology.…
Welsh
"white ring, circle"
Gwendolen, an ancient Welsh favorite, retired decades ago in favor of the short form Gwen, but now, as in the case all across the naming board, the nickname has faded and the more distinguished…
Scottish
"Hugh's town"
As far as Texas place names go, Houston is more unique than Austin and Dallas and more attractive than Marfa.
Arabic
"garden, paradise"
One of the most appealing Muslim names, both in sound and meaning.
Jordin is a contemporary feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Jordan. Originally a place name referring to the Jordan River in the Middle East, it evolved into a surname before becoming…
Spelling variation of Kayden, modern invented name
"round or barrel"
The popular Aiden has spawned a legion of offshoots used mostly for boys but sometimes for girls too: Brayden, Caden, Kayden, Zaiden and so on. While it is now predominantly used on boys, back in the…
Karalyn is a feminine name that blends elements of the popular names Kara and Lynn to create a melodious, modern-sounding choice. Kara has origins in multiple cultures, including Irish where it means…
Irish
"little black-haired one"
Kieran is a boys' name that could cross over, as an update of outmoded Karen or a variation on trendy Kiera (or Keira or Kyra). Keren Ann is an Israeli-born singer. The proportion of babies named…
