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  1. Mango

    • Origin:

      Fruit name

    • Description:

      Mango might be cute as a short form of a related name like Manuel, or for a pet name. But we're not feeling it as a full baby name for a child of any gender.
  2. Leviathan

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "twisted, coiled; in modern Hebrew - whale"

    • Description:

      Leviathan was a name given to 76 boys in the USA in 2021. It makes a rather unusual Biblical choice, being the name not of a man or angel, but of a sea monster. In literature and popular culture, the term Leviathan has since come to be used as a synonym for any gargantuan, monstrous creature or object (think of the bag in VEEP).
  3. Derya

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "sea"

    • Description:

      Derya is a unisex name in its native Turkey, though even there it is far more popular for women than for men. It is related to the Persian name Daria, which also means sea.
  4. Chief

    • Description:

      Chief is a masculine English word name derived from the Old French 'chef', ultimately from Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'. As a name, Chief directly evokes leadership, authority, and responsibility. Unlike traditional given names, Chief falls into the category of title names that have occasionally been used as personal names. It remains very rare as a first name in most countries but may be found as a nickname for someone in a leadership position. The name carries strong connotations of respect and command. When used as a given name, it places expectations of leadership on the bearer. Chief saw minimal usage in the United States during the 20th century, primarily appearing in Native American contexts or as a nickname rather than an official given name.

  5. Roe

    • Origin:

      English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, or Korean surname

    • Meaning:

      "roe deer; wise protector; son of Ruadh; red; clearing; ability"

    • Description:

      In the US, the multicultural surname Roe is primarily associated with the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, which granted the federal right to abortion, though elsewhere it might be associated with fish eggs or a small breed of reddish deer.
  6. Dancer

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "someone who dances"

    • Description:

      A word name that's appealing when applied to a person boogying or doing ballet; a different story in the context of Santa's reindeer.
  7. Sherman

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "shearer of woolen cloth"

    • Description:

      Not quite as over-the-hill as Herman, but not far behind either.
  8. Kaimana

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "the power of the ocean"

    • Description:

      This Hawaiian name gracefully celebrates the force of nature, paying tribute to the ocean. If you're looking for unique names that mean ocean, this should be on your short list.
  9. Orange

    • Origin:

      Fruit and color name

    • Description:

      No babies of any gender were named Orange in the US in the most recent year counted. But that doesn't mean, in this era of anything-goes baby names, that it couldn't happen. In fact, Orange did appear in the US stats for boys throughout the 20th century, and was given to 20 boys in 1920. Not all that many, but still quite a lot to be called Orange.
  10. Shelly

    • Description:

      Shelly is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Michelle or as a reference to seashells, giving it both personal and nature-inspired origins. Popular during the 1960s and 1970s in English-speaking countries, Shelly has a cheerful, friendly quality that made it a favorite during this period. The name evokes coastal imagery and has a naturally pleasant sound. While it can stand alone as a given name, Shelly continues to serve as a nickname for Michelle, Rochelle, or Shelby. Though its peak popularity has passed, Shelly maintains an unpretentious charm and familiarity. The name's association with seashells gives it a subtle nature connection that appeals to parents drawn to ocean themes.
  11. Tuna

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "Danube river"

    • Description:

      The Turkish name for the Danube River.
  12. Chaz

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Charles

    • Description:

      The jazziest nickname for Charles.
  13. Fancy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Frances

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Old fashioned nickname that some girls just might be able to pull off. You'd just have to be sure your little Fancy was one of them.
  14. Finesse

    • Origin:

      English from French, word name

    • Description:

      "Saturday Night Live" cast member Finesse Mitchell often mocks his own and similar names when portraying the character Starkeisha on the show.
  15. Triton

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      The Greek god Triton was the messenger of the sea and the son of sea god Neptune. He is usually represented as a merman, the the head and upper body of a human and the lower body of a sea creature. In The Little Mermaid he is the father of Ariel.
  16. Aqua

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Description:

      One of the new color names that is catching on, invoking a calm, blue-green-sea feeling.
  17. Bubba

    • Origin:

      American nickname

    • Description:

      The original southern Good Ol' Boy.
  18. Serafin

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Seraphim, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fiery"

    • Description:

      Serafin and Seraphim are much less known and used in the US than the feminine forms Serafina and Seraphina, but just as appealing. An out-of-the-box Spanish option with a deep history and an animated meaning.
  19. Oceanus

    • Origin:

      Mythological name

    • Meaning:

      "ocean"

    • Description:

      Oceanus was the Titan in ancient Greek mythology who rules what they thought was the body of water that surrounded the Earth. Oceanus was, appropriately enough, the name of the baby born on the Mayflower. Modern variations include Ocean, Oceana, and Oceane, a popular French name for girls.
  20. Jewel

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Just like Flora is for botanicals, Jewel is the generic gemstone name, not used much since the early twentieth century, when it was seen as a symbol of how precious a daughter could be. The French version, Bijou, feels more modern, as do Pearl and Ruby.