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Diminutive of Eustace
"stable"
Timmy is a warm, friendly masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Timothy. The root name Timothy comes from the Greek "Timotheos," meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God," and…
Word name
Usually reserved as a term of endearment, Baby is likely used as a name when parents have yet to choose an official one but need to register their baby. For a girl, it can be considered a nickname…
Bexley is a masculine name with English origins derived from a place name in London, combining the Old English elements 'byxe' (box tree) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow). This gives the name a…
American invented name
"Brock's field"
Braxley is an invented name — a combination of two hot syllables — and therefore has no official meaning. It could, however, be interpreted to mean "Brock's field" from each of its elements.
Modern invented name
Danthony is a modern masculine name that blends the traditional names Dan (or Daniel) and Anthony. This creative combination emerged primarily in the late 20th century in the United States. Like many…
Dmitry is a masculine name of Russian origin, serving as the Slavic form of Demetrius, which derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name literally means 'follower…
English variation of Eisele, German
"iron"
Isley is used more often for girls, thanks to the similar name Isla, but actor Glenn Howerton chose it for his son, born in 2014. The musical connection via the Isley Brothers puts it in the same…
English word name
"month name"
Most things Jul-related – from the month of July to popular modern names Julia and Julian – originate with Roman emperor Julius Caesar, and the month name July is no exception. Fifteen girls and…
English surname
"Cenel's island"
Kelsey (ex-Frasier) Grammer is a famous male bearer, although most modern Kelseys are female (in the US at least). It derives from several English place names, possibly meaning "Cenel's island", from…
Variation of Currency, English word name
"system of money"
Both Currency and Kurrency appeared on the charts in 2020, following the bold trend of money-related names for babies.
Arabic
"shield; protector"
A smooth and soulful Arabic name that travels well between languages and cultures. Lindsay Lohan chose a variation for her son Luai, born in 2023.
Russian and Bulgarian variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
An alternate transcription of Nikolai.
Parley is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the Old French word 'parler' meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk.' Historically, a parley was a conference or discussion between opposing…
"distant"
Qusay, which can also be spelled Qusai, was the name of the prophet Muhammad's patrilineal great-great-great grandfather.
Irish
"floodtide, abundance, prosperity"
Jaunty and dapper, Rafferty is one of the most engaging of the Irish surnames, used by Jude Law and Sadie Frost for their son in 1996. Derived from the Irish, O'Raighbheartaigh, it means "(spring)…
Rawley is a distinctive masculine name with English origins, derived from the Old English surname Raleigh, which referred to a deer clearing or meadow. Historically associated with the notable…
English
"blessed, happy"
Seeley is a Medieval surname with a happy, fortunate meaning.
Irish, Scottish
"flood, peaceful; hill"
Tully is a relaxed, rarely used Irish surname possibility which might provide an alternative to Tommy, Eli, or Troy. It has a long history of usage and a number of meanings, depending on which root…
"ash tree farm"
This Ashley-like surname name actually made the US Top 1000 around the turn of the 20th century. Used very quietly today in equal numbers -- about a dozen each -- for boys and girls. Ashby is a major…
