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Scottish; Arabic
"river with alder trees; happy"
Naim, also sometimes spelled Naime, is a pleasant choice that may have some confusing pronunciation issues in English-speaking countries (where may will say this name as "name"). But don't let that…
Place name, from the River Indus
Euphonious and long stylish in England, India was one of the fastest-rising names on the 2013 list, after jumping 240 spots back into the Top 1000. Gorgeous as it may be, the usage of India as a name…
English surname
"dry wood + river bend; true and strong"
More popularly spelled as Truett, this form has also been climbing the charts, given to 92 boys in the US in a recent year. Derived from Old Norse and English, it's related to the place name…
Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese
"river or place of the cherry blossoms"
Rio is one of Japan's most popular girls' names, constantly sitting in that country's Top 10. Of course, Rio may also stem from the Portuguese and Spanish word for river, and the Brazilian city Rio…
Hindi river name; Hebrew
"rain"
Refers to one of the seven sacred rivers of India.
Variation of Zaire, Kongo
"the river that swallows all rivers"
Zaire, the former name of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is an ultra-hot baby name for boys. It's inspired a number of variations, including Zyair, Zyaire, and now, Ziaire.
English place and surname
"place of hawks; river town; Káti's town"
A cool, engaging surname, Keaton might feel like a fresh spin on Katelyn, Keeley or Katherine. While it is used ten times more often for boys, 27 girls were still given the name in a recent year.…
Greek
"fourth letter; island formed at the mouth of a river"
Delta is an unusual vintage option, blending the sounds of Della and Etta. The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and a geographical term, used to describe an island formed at the mouth of a river,…
Spanish
"small river"
Short and feminine, Ria has a rhythmic flow.
Surname, Russian
"large river"
Best associated with Vladimir Lenin, the Russian Revolutionist and the founder of the Soviet state, this surname-style name is used in Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and sometimes India. Also spelled…
Place name
"river by a field"
As all good Anne of Green Gables buffs would know, Avonlea is the fictional Canadian town created by L. M. Montgomery that Anne Shirley considers home. The literary creation inspired a real Canadian…
Irish
"old and wise"
The name of the longest river in the British Isles rose to the US Top 25 for girls in the 1970s and the Top 100 for boys, but has fallen off the Top 1000 for both genders. At the latest count, the…
English
"valley of the river Kent"
Variant of Kendall
"wide river crossing"
Brad in a Brooks Brothers suit.
Spelling variation of Clyde, Scottish river name
Klyde is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of 'Clyde.' While Clyde derives from the River Clyde in Scotland and has Celtic origins, the 'K' spelling gives it a contemporary…
English variation of Afon, Welsh
"river"
An Anglicized form of the Welsh name Afon, Avon is the name of both river in the south of England and the name of a cosmetics company. Given to a handful of boys each year, the similar, unisex Aven…
Spelling variation of Zaire, African place-name, or Arabic
Ziare is a contemporary name with uncertain etymology but several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Zaire, which refers to the former name of the Democratic Republic of Congo and…
Scottish and Irish, Brazilian
"oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"
A unisex name with lots of flair and a daring spirit, Adair was first noticed as a girl's name in the 1980's, thanks to the long-running daytime drama Search for Tomorrow , with the character Adair…
Modern invention
"universe; servile; wild boar; river"
Evryn is a modern creation, likely inspired by similar choices like Evan and Everett, with the addition of the on-trend letter Y. It is used occasionally as a unisex option in the US, and in a recent…
"river meadow"
A rarer spin on River or Everly, using one of the most popular name endings of the moment.