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Harbor
Word name
We've seen Haven take off as a nouveau girls' name; Harbor could follow in its wake.
Harbor
Word name
If you like names that are not really names -- some say, the wave of the future -- Harbor has an attractive sound as well as an appealing meaning and image.
Haven
Word name, English
"a place of safety"
Like Harbor, one of the new generation of word names with appealing meanings, though (female) memoirist Haven Kimmel has tipped it decidedly toward the girls' side. There are now more than ten female…
Jabari
Swahili
"comforter, bringer of consolation"
Coolly attractive African name, with distinguished representatives in sports and literature. Jabari has been on the rise recently, returning to the US Top 1000 in 2023.
Lodge
English
"shelter"
This English surname offers an interesting mix of images: it sounds upper-crusty yet macho, and also conjures up the coziness of a wintery ski lodge. As a surname it is associated with the…
Manju
Sanskrit
"pleasant, sweet"
This attractive Indian unisex name has a number of interesting variations with equally appealing meanings, including Manjula and Manjusha.
Marley
English
"pleasant seaside meadow"
Harley is a tough guy, while the rhyming Marley has a softer, gentler image. The name brings to mind reggae great Bob Marley, as well as the lovable dog from bestseller Marley and Me . Marley is…
Menachem
Hebrew
"the comforter"
A middle-aged, if not elderly, name associated with Israeli statesman and onetime prime minister Begin, this is a symbolic appellation for boys born on the holiday of Tishah-b'Ab.
Menahem
Hebrew
"the comforter"
Menahem derives from a Hebrew word meaning "the comforter" King Menahem of the Old Testament did not live up to his name — he was one of Israel’s cruelest kings.
Mindel
Yiddish form of Hebrew Menucha
"comfort"
Rarely heard outside the Jewish community; another form is Minda.
Nachum
Hebrew
"comforter"
This name of a minor Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament is rarely heard outside the Jewish culture.
Nahum
Hebrew
"comfort"
An underused Biblical name borne by a New Testament prophet, Nahum feels like a good option for parents looking for a rare but traditional name that fits in with current trends. Derived from the…
Naima
Arabic, Scandinavian variation of Naema
"tranquil; pleasantness"
As an Arabic name, the normal transcription is Na'ima, with an apostrophe. It was a Top 200 name in France in the 1970s and '80s, and ranked in the US Top 1000 from 2005 to 2008. Naima can also be a…
Naji
Arabic
"safe"
Spelled Najee, this was chosen by rapper LL Cool J for his son several years ago.
Naum
Russian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian form of Nahum, Hebrew
"comfort"
Naum is a Biblical name, rarely heard outside Russia, Bulgaria and surrounding areas, though alternative form Nahum is beginning to receive more attention in the US. Derived from the Hebrew naham ,…
Nechama
Hebrew
"comfort"
A traditional Hebrew name with a tender meaning, Nechama comes from the Hebrew word for "consolation", "solace", or "comfort". It's a popular choice in Israel where it has ranked consistently in the…
Nehama
Hebrew
"comfort"
See NECHAMA.
Neveh
Hebrew
"oasis"
Oasis
Egyptian
"fertile spot in a desert"
Oasis is an ultra-rare word name that has only ever been used for a handful of babies born in the US. Its appeal is undeniable, though. An oasis can be a place of refuge, or a place of beauty, in an…
Oasis
Egyptian
"fertile spot in a desert"
A distinctive word name with musical ties, Oasis was given to 20 girls in 2024, compared with 14 in 2023.