6000+ Dog Names

While Kayla has been a mainstay in the US Top 1000 list since the 1960s, alternate version Keyla is relatively new, first entering the charts in 2002. While this spelling also has the possibility of being pronounced KEE-lah, it's most likely to cause confusing and frustration in the shadow of the much more popular spelling.

The Icelandic transcription of Elin, closer in sound to Ellen.

Filis is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Phyllis, which has ancient Greek origins. The original name Phyllis comes from the Greek word meaning 'foliage' or 'leaf,' and in Greek mythology, Phyllis was a character who transformed into an almond tree. This alternative spelling gives the classic name a more phonetic and distinctive appearance. While Phyllis was quite popular in the United States during the first half of the 20th century, peaking in the 1930s, the Filis variation has always been much rarer. The name has a gentle, classical feel with its mythological connections and natural meaning, though both the standard and variant forms have significantly declined in usage in recent decades.

This evocative and attractive Finnish name means gift.

A very popular girls' name in the Basque country and Puerto Rico. It is among the Top 100 Spanish baby names, so it's a girls' name that's widely used in Spain.

One Fergie was an aberration. But two women with that nickname -- the duchess and the Black Eyed Pea -- might make a trend.

Faraday is a whimsical Scottish surname that works equally well as a first name for girls or boys.

The Finnish cognate of Thea, from Dorothea.

A common name for cats with boot-like markings on their feet. In the same vein: Mittens, Socks.

Rugged nature name with possibilities...but more for boys.

Prudy does not improve on Prudence.

In the US, Salima is the more usual variation of this name. Salem, which might be another variation or an alternative place-name for Jerusalem, is more popular for girls as well as boys.

In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.

Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.

Psalm became a name by the power of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who chose it for their younger son in 2019. As a spiritual word name however, it is a perfectly gender neutral choice that works just as well for girls. The name is now 7 times more popular than it was before Kim and Kanye put it on the map, and in a recent year, it was given to 40 girls and 120 boys.

Tamari is a rare form of Tamar that used on girls and boys in the US. Beware that tamari is a gluten-free soy sauce-like condiment.

Banana is one fruity name we wouldn't recommend. Pick Plum instead. There is a Japanese novelist whose pen name is Banana Yoshimoto--birth name Mahoko.

Intriguing name of the ancient goddess of rivers.

Blogger No Big Dill introduced the world to her son Drummer back in 2011, adding it to the baby name pool. Like similar stylish names Gardener and Parker, Drummer is an occupational name that works for boys and girls. If you prefer the guitar over drums, Strummer is a soundalike option.

Cindy for the 21st century.