Dog Names That Mean Survivor or Fighter

The unusual name chosen by influencer Ty Haney and musician Mark Wystrach for their son, brother to Sundance.

A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.

This Arabic names has many spelling variations but this is the one that of the more phonetic transliterations and is therefore most used in English-speaking countries.

Just a few years ago, Dustin, Dylan, and Daryl seemed like radical, edgy names for girls; now even Great-aunt Alberta wouldn't raise an eyebrow.

This variation of the popular Indian name Sanjay was borne by a popular-against-all-odds American Idol contestant.

Marcheline was the first name of Angelina Jolie's late mother, who was part French-Canadian, which Jolie and Brad Pitt used as the middle name for their twin daughter Vivienne. The name is related to the Latin Marcellus and Marcus, which come from Mars, the name of the God of War, and is often spelled Marceline. Jolie's mother's birth name was Marcia Lynne.

In literature identified with The Sorrows of Young Werther -- not much to wish on a child.

More modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky. Better known as Tori spelling.

Irish spelling of Ivor

A strong name with a strong meaning, like its cousin Zafir.

Captivating Arabic choice, sometimes transcribed as Fa'izah.

Derived from Yngvi, an alternative name for the Norse god Freyr.

Most famously borne by Loja Saarinen, a Finnish-American artist and wife of architect Eliel Saarinen. She was born Minna Carolina Mathilde Louise Gesellius and went by Louise or Loja.

This name has been off the USA Top 1000 list since before 1900, but it has some great musical credentials: consider American blues singer Alger "Texas" Alexander and country music legend Pat Alger.

Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.

Zafreen variant used by Stephenie Meyer in the Twilight saga.

Irish surname names are hugely popular for girls in the US these days, with Riley and Kennedy ranking high on the official popularity lists. Connery is uncommon, but certainly attractive and usable.

Lutza is largely unknown in the English-speaking world and might remain that way, due to its resemblance to klutz.

Wheezy short form of lovely name, featured in the movie "Steel Magnolias", spelled as Ouiser. Similar, literary Ouida is less breathy, while Lou, Lulu, Lula, Lissy or Whizz might appeal instead.