Updated October 2026
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American invented name
Up-and-coming combo of trendy syllables that could work as a modern way to honor a Brenda or Brendan.
Americans love an X in their baby names, so we're not surprised that 15 sets of parents came up with Brennex for their sons and daughters in 2018. It has not been on the charts as a girl name since…
English invented name
An invented name inspired by the Irish/Scottish May Day festival of Beltane. And perhaps a modern way to honor a Tania?
A playful and whimsical choice for a child that works as a given name or a nickname (perhaps for Beatrix). American model Binx Walton (born Leona) was nicknamed by her brothers after the Star Wars…
Invented name
"by the bank"
Credit, of course, to the artist for inventing this secretive pseudonym, but we actually have Hilary Duff to thank for Banksy as a baby name. Banksy is Duff's nickname for her daughter Banks, born in…
"little bomb"
An explosive name brought to public attention by Olympic skateboarder Bombette Martin. Her name was inspired by her dad's boxing nickname, Bomber.
English word name
"related to blues music"
This soulful musical name was introduced to the lexicon by Glee actor Darren Criss, who named his daughter Bluesy Belle in 2022. It's a saucy choice that owes something to Beyoncé's Blue, and…
Modern invented name
Combination of sounds from Bella / Belinda and Melissa. The counterpart to Melinda, if you will.
Nature name, English from French
"blue"
A fresh nature name — Bluet is a dainty, low-growing plant with small, light blue flowers — that feels like a mix of jazzy word-name Blue and trendy surname Truett.
Greek
"house of figs"
The Greek variation of the Biblical place name Bethany was given to a handful of baby girls in 2022.
French, English, Italian
"little spark; a short, witty play, book, or piece of music; shade of blue"
A word name in several languages, Bluette is an arty sounding and colorful name. In French, it comes from beluette , translating to "little spark". It can then refer to a brief flash, a trace of…
Hebrew
"house of peace"
A compound name blending beth and shalom to get both the appealing meaning "House of Peace", and a bold name with the grounded nickname options of Beth or Betsy.
Italian
"blonde one"
Playful yet grandiose, Biondina is a rare name of Italian origin, borrowing from the word bionda meaning "blonde". It was notably used as the title for a portrait by 19th century artist Frederic…
Diminutive of Elizabeth or Benedetta
"pledged to God; blessed"
A bright and spirited Elizabeth diminutive, likely of Slovakian, Slovene, Czech, or Hungarian origin, Bettinka is fairly rare as a given name. Also used as a form of Benedetta, it could be an…
Swahili
"ocean, sea; one who sails"
A unisex name of Swahili origin, this spirited and sunny sounding choice means "sea, ocean". In this case, it is ultimately derived from the Arabic baḥriyy meaning "maritime" or "of the sea", which…
Literary, meaning unknown
An obscure literary choice, Belisent is an alternative name for the character of Morgause from Arthurian legend, featured in the 13th-century Middle English verse romance "Of Arthour and of Merlin".…
Invented name, Celtic, English
"from Brill; from the hunting preserve; brilliant"
A word-adjacent name, reminiscent of brilliant and brilliance, Brilliana is older than you might be thinking. It was coined by Lord Conway back in the late 16h century for his daughter, Lady…
Compound of Bella and Nyx
"beautiful + night"
A newly minted compound name, blending popular Bella with the mystical Nyx, Bellanyx has the whimsical meaning of "magical night". An alternative (sound-wise) to Bellatrix or Beatrix perhaps, it…
Somali
"escape"
Derived from the Somali baxsasho meaning "escape, elude", this name was notably borne by singer and stage actress Seynab Haji Ali Siigaale, a one of Somali's most popular performers in the 20th…
Nature name
With the recent arrival of fruit names like Apple and Plum, this more traditional example, symbolic of fertility, might rise in popularity. Photographer Berry Berenson was born Berinthia.…