By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English diminutive
Originally a unisex nickname for a redhead -- red hair is called "ginger" in Britain -- or for the name Virginia, Ginger perennially wears pink gingham and spike heels.
Spanish, Conflation of Isabella and Maria
This is one elaboration of the ubiquitous Isobel that we think should be chosen more often and would work well in many languages.
American invented name
A modern invention that combines Taylor's ending with the kool initial K.
Spanish
"pillar"
The fact that this Spanish classic, which honors the Virgin Mary, does not end in the conventional letter 'a' gives it a special sense of strength, elegance, and style, making it a worthy choice. The…
English word name
" a metallic chemical element with atomic number 47"
Among the first wave of word names used in the hippie era, it actually is a legitimate girl's name with a lot of luster.
Modern invented name, combination of Kyle and Tyler, or Dutch
"archer"
Used for baby girls every year since the 80s, Kyler provides an alternative for parents wanting something with the sounds or style of Skyler, Carter, Kaia, Kylie, and Kyla. On one hand, Kyler can be…
Arabic, Persian, Hebrew
"dawn, morning, awakening; crescent"
A soft, strong name, commonly heard in the Middle East, Sahar is an Arabic and Persian name, associated with dawn and beginnings, and a Hebrew name, meaning "crescent", in turn linking it to the…
English Surname
"leather tanner"
In centuries gone past, no one would have considered this occupational surname for their daughter; tanners were associated with terrible smells and stained skin as a result of the processes used to…
Word name and surname
"wild, untamed, uncontrolled"
The name Wilder is still used more than 90 percent of the time for boys, but it's being used quietly for girls too. with 50 receiving the name in a recent year. Along with the rest of the Wild and…
Ellanor is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Eleanor, which derives from the Provençal name Aliénor, potentially meaning 'other Aenor' (Aenor being a common feminine name in the…
Invented name, or variation of Kaiora
First appearing in the US charts back in 2017, Kaior could have a number of origins. One one hand, it may be an invented name, combining the popular Kai with the designer name Dior, giving it the…
Elenor is a feminine name serving as a variant spelling of Eleanor, which has deep historical roots. Originating from the Occitan name Aliénor, it was introduced to England by Eleanor of Aquitaine in…
Persian
"bringer of treasure"
The ancient boys' name Jasper is popular internationally in a range of forms, including Casper and Gaspard, and now Jasper is beginning to be used for girls in the US.
Spelling variation of Wilder
Wilder is one of the hottest boy names of this decade, and now Wylder has entered the Top 1000 for boys as of 2021. More parents are beginning to consider Wilder and Wylder as a bold and adventurous…
Invented name
Possibly created by blending a love for K initials and an interest in designer baby names (Dior), Kior is a modern invention, first appearing in the US charts in 2017. Used for girls and boys, it…
"month name"
What is so rare as a month named June? October – and November and December – are a lot rarer. Brisk and substantial, they're so much more memorable and modern than April or May. October got its name…
Nature name
Timber as a name is given to slightly more girls than boys each year. It's actually got a cute sound, ala Kimber(ly) and may be an original tree choice for a girl. Timberly and Timberlee are also…
The menu of usable month names seems to expand every, well, month, with such choices as November, October, and January joining more established names like April, May, June and August. Logical…
Arabic
"light"
