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  1. Otter

    • Origin:

      English, word name

    • Description:

      Otter first came onto the baby name radar when Zooey Deschanel used it as a middle name for her daughter in 2015. It entered the US charts the same year, but as a boy name. Cute, sleek and wild, it's an interesting alternative to more popular animal names like Fox and Bear.
  2. Mahogany

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "rich, strong"

    • Description:

      Dark, woody name that's brings to mind rich panelling, beautiful colors and luxury.
  3. Brownie

    • Description:

      Brownie is an uncommon feminine name derived from the English word for the small chocolate dessert or from the color brown. As a name, it has a sweet, endearing quality with a touch of whimsy and nostalgia. While not commonly used as a formal given name, Brownie may appear as a nickname for someone with brown hair or eyes, or someone who enjoys baking or eating the dessert. In folk traditions, 'brownies' were helpful household spirits in Scottish folklore, adding a touch of magical association. The name has an informal, affectionate quality that some parents might choose for its uniqueness and warm associations. Though rare in official records, Brownie might be used as a middle name or a distinctive first name for parents seeking something unconventional with friendly, comforting connotations.

  4. Timber

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Though some forward-looking parents are now choosing wood-related names like Oak, Pine, and Ash, this generic option would be even more avant garde.
  5. Nutmeg

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "musk nut"

    • Description:

      Aromatic spice used in cooking, and a cute route to Meg, Nutmeg is predominantly used on pets rather than humans.
  6. Braun

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "brown"

    • Description:

      Has some highly unfortunate World War II associations.
  7. Chai

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "tea"

    • Description:

      Most people are likely to associate the name Chai with tea, but it's also a Chinese surname and Hebrew masculine name.

      The video game series Soulcalibur features a female character named Chai.

  8. Russet

    • Origin:

      English, French

    • Meaning:

      "reddish brown"

    • Description:

      Russet has a lot of potential. It's a rustic word name, associated with homespun cloth, apples, and an earthy shade of reddish-brown. At the same time, it's similar enough to the likes of Russell, Ross, Bennet and Emmett that it doesn't sound too out of place. Surprisingly, however, it has never featured in the US charts — perhaps held back by its link to potatoes?
  9. Dunham

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "brown hill homestead"

    • Description:

      Attractive placename/surname with a somewhat aristocratic feel.
  10. Donough

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "brown chieftain"

    • Description:

      Barely-used Irish surname that's more streamlined than popular Donovan.
  11. Brunon

    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Bruno, German

    • Meaning:

      "brown"
  12. Peanut

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Peanut Kai is the crazy celebrity baby name of the son of General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher and his fiance Ehiku. Cute but not recommended.
  13. Hickory

    • Origin:

      Plant name from Algonquian

    • Meaning:

      "hickory"
  14. Brunette

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "woman with brown hair"

    • Description:

      Brunette is an unusual feminine name derived from the French word for a woman with brown hair. While more commonly recognized as a descriptive term rather than a given name, it has occasionally been used as a female name throughout history, particularly in French-speaking regions or among families with French heritage.
  15. Brune

    • Origin:

      French word name

    • Meaning:

      "brown"
  16. Cocoa

    • Origin:

      Color and food name

    • Description:

      Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.
  17. Marron

    • Description:

      Marron is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from French, where 'marron' refers to the chestnut color or the nut itself, giving the name nature-inspired connotations. Alternatively, it could be a variation of Marion or a surname adapted for use as a first name. Marron has a sophisticated, somewhat mysterious quality with its smooth sound and uncommon usage. The name remains quite rare in English-speaking countries, appealing to parents seeking truly distinctive options. Its short, two-syllable structure makes it both memorable and easy to pronounce across languages.
  18. Java

    • Origin:

      Anglicization of Indonesian Jawa; place name

    • Description:

      A name with something for everyone: for romantics, it's a beautiful Indonesian island; for teckies, it's a computer programming language.

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