nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.

Also written as Philemon, this New Testament character was a recipient of Paul's epistles.

A vintage addition to the Riley/Miley/Wiley/Kylie brigade.

Related to Amir and Amira, an antiquated name that holds some modern appeal.

Colonial Americans used many Biblical names forgotten by modern baby namers; this is an Old Testament descendant of Shem. If Moses and Noah can come back, why not Abimael and brethren?

In the 18th century, Tiah was seen as a nickname for the biblical name Azariah. Nowadays it's used a variation of the feminine names Thea and Tia.

Tace is a cute, cool short form of the rather august-sounding Tacita.

Relief was a name used by the Puritans in reference to the relief of Christ. Leafy was the common nickname.

A biblical name that was used in colonial times, but which has an unpleasant sound to the modern ear.

Replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter.

Azuba is a form of Azubah, the Old Testament wife of Caleb. The name was used among early African-Americans.

Abijah is a truly unusual, truly unisex, truly appealing biblical name. There were several male Abijahs in the Bible, one of them, known as Abijah of Judah, was the fourth king of the House of David, and also a couple of females.

Hatty is an old school nickname for Harriet, itself an old-fashioned choice. The more usual spelling historically is Hattie, with was given to more than 750 baby girls last year in the US, three times as many as were named Harriet. Hatty, by contrast, was used for fewer than five babies -- quite a contrast!

An old-timey nickname for Derrick that has since been forgotten.

Mellie is not Millie and it's not Nellie, though it will forever be confused with those too more familiar nicknames. It's cute, too, and while some of the names it's usually short for may be sailing into the sunset (so long, Melody!), others like Amelia are rising through the ranks and may give Mellie a new chance to shine as a cute girls' nickname. Just be prepared for endless confusion.

This playful variation of Elizabeth became popular in its own right during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in England and America. Betsey offers a sweet, vintage quality with a touch of whimsy that distinguishes it from more formal versions like Elizabeth or even Betsy. While its popularity has declined since its peak, it maintains appeal for parents seeking a name with historical charm and nostalgic value. The name received renewed attention through American fashion designer Betsey Johnson, known for her playful and eccentric designs.

Cuthbert is unlikely to make a comeback anytime soon, so Cuddy too may be lost to history.

Long forgotten Old Testament name with modern potential.

An old-school nickname for a rare biblical gem. Hetty is a more favorable option.

Gabrilla is a feminine variation of Gabriel, a name with Hebrew origins meaning "God is my strength." This elegant feminine form adds a unique twist to the more common Gabriela or Gabrielle. While less frequently used, Gabrilla carries the same powerful connotations as its root name, associated with the archangel Gabriel in religious traditions. The name offers a distinctive yet recognizable option for parents seeking something slightly different but still connected to traditional naming. Gabrilla maintains the melodic quality of other Gabriel variants while standing apart with its distinctive ending, giving it both familiarity and uniqueness.