By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Welsh: "white brow"
"white brow"
Aelwen was first used in the revival of native Welsh names in the nineteenth century. It is occasionally used in Wales, but has not made the charts there for at least 20 years. If more parents knew…
Turkish variation of Ahsan, Arabic
"most beautiful"
Ahsen is derived from the masculine Arabic name Ahsan and is used on both sexes in Turkey, however, it is more popular among baby girls.
Arabic
"eye; precious"
The unisex Arabic name Ain technically means "eye" in Arabic, which symbolizes preciousness. There is a star in the Taurus constellation named Ain.
Ajlin is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It likely derives from Turkish or Bosnian origins, where it can be related to words for 'moon glow' or 'moonlight.' In some contexts, it may…
Alean is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant spelling of Aileen or Eileen, both derived from the Gaelic name Aveline, meaning "pleasant" or "beautiful bird."…
English surname
"son of Allen or Alexander"
At first glance, Alson appears to be a streamlined version of Alison, however, the names are unrelated. Alison is a variation of Alice, not derived from a surname, while Alson would have originally…
"dweller at the old town"
Dropping the H off hot surnames gets you a whole new name. The trend is multiplying: Hadley becomes Adley, Harley become Arley, Harlow becomes Arlowe, and now Halston becomes Alston. Alston could…
Welsh
"white brow; nourishing"
An unusual but beautifully simple name, possibly a variation on Aelwen, that belongs to a river in north-east Wales. It may appeal if you like similar names like Arwen, Anwen and Olwen. The exact…
Ana Karen is a beautiful feminine compound name that blends cultural traditions. Ana, derived from Hebrew Hannah meaning "grace," appears in numerous languages and carries biblical significance.…
Norwegian
"grace"
Sweet Norwegian diminutive of Anna
Mongolian
"the fluent one"
This undiscovered Mongolian name has a tailored charm.
Arlean is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of Arlene or a combination of the prefix 'Ar-' with the popular '-lean' ending found in names like Kathleen. The name has appeared…
Irish
"darling"
More popularly used as an alternative spelling to the popular Hindi name, Arun, the mythic charioteer of the dawn, Aroon is also used as an Irish term of endearment, loosely translating to "darling"…
Occupational name from French
"specialist maker"
Kazakh
"beautiful soul"
Gorgeous Kazakh name with a poetic meaning. Aruzkhan ranked as high as Number 3 in Kazakhstan in 2011.
Literary name inspired by Latin
"gold, dawn or breeze"
The eponymous character of the fantasy novel Aurian by Maggie Furey. It may have been inspired by the Latin aurum "gold", or by names like Aurora ("dawn") or Aura ("breeze"), also derived from the…
English surname, meaning unknown
A potential Avery alternative, with a nod to legendary fashion photographer Richard Avedon.
Breton, Welsh
"muse, inspiration"
The Welsh and Breton word for the artistic muse or inspiration, Awen is a subtly magical feeling choice, connected to poetry and creativity. Given to a handful of babies most years in Wales, it is…
English
"sword stone"
Axton has been climbing the charts for boys, hot on the heels of Braxton and Maxton. It is very occasionally used for girls too.
