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Tolliver
English and Scottish occupational name
"metalworker"
If you're tired of Oliver, you might consider this energetic three-syllable surname instead, so you could have a little Tolly instead of an Ollie. Tolliver is a not-too-obvious occupational Scottish…
Maverix
American
"independent, nonconformist"
If you love the cowboy feel, the surname charm, and the Top Gun association that come with the currently popular Maverick but want to keep hold of the free-spirited and unconventional energy its…
Croia
Irish
"heart"
Also spelled Croía, this is an unusual name with a loving meaning that jumped into the limelight when an Irish martial artist Conor McGregor chose it for his daughter born 2019. Virtually unknown…
Ever
English word name
"always, eternally, constantly"
A simple, unusual word name with an evocative meaning, Ever feels similar enough to Eva, Evelyn, and Everly that it shifts easily into name territory. Actor Robert Carradine was ahead of the trends…
Arwen
Literature, Sindarin, Welsh
"noble maiden; fair, blessed"
Best known as the princess of the Elves in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings , Arwen is a fantasy-inspired choice that feels perfectly down to earth. In 2022, it entered the UK Top 400, making it one of…
Zaylie
Modern invented name
Inspired by Hailey, Kailey, and Bailey, Zaylie is the second most popular spelling of this modern invention, which is predominantly spelled Zaylee. Possibly drawing inspiration for floral Azalea and…
Anniston
English surname and American place name
"Anis' town; Annie's town"
A name with plenty of celebrity glamor and contemporary flair, Anniston has a variety of origins. On one hand, it's a place name, deriving from a city in Alabama of the same name. Founded in the late…
Romilly
English
"citizen of Rome"
Originally a surname deriving from the Roman twin Romulus, this attractive name was introduced to the English-speaking world as a first name by painter Augustus John who used it for his son. Romilly…
Cather
English surname from French
"caterer"
An old surname which was originally given to a person in charge of buying groceries for the manor house, this is now most famously associated with American novelist Willa Cather. A nice option for…
Ozzie
Diminutive of Osmond, Oswald, or Oscar
"divine; deer"
Ozzy has been on the rise in recent years and currently sits in the Top 1000 in the UK and the US. The Ozzie spelling has yet to catch up, but has nevertheless gained more attention thanks to its…
Royston
English
"settlement of Royce"
To honor Roy's son...or grandson.
Dovie
Diminutive of Dove or Deborah, English, Hebrew
"dove; bee"
Dovie was a fairly popular nickname name a century or more ago, dropping off the Top 1000 in the 1940s only to be heading back uphill now. Given to around 30 girls in a recent year, Dovie has a way…
Fern
English
"plant name"
Of all the botanicals, Fern has been one of the slowest to move back from the front parlor into the nursery, despite the appealing girl character in the children's classic Charlotte's Web . Fern was…
Oslo
Norwegian place name, Old Norse
"meadow at the foot of a hill"
Oslo, the capital city of Norway, makes for an intriguing new place name, especially with its bookended O's, as in Otto and leads to cool nickname Ozzie. One Berry has already used it and we predict…
Clifton
English
"place on a cliff"
A less-used cross between Clifford and Clinton.
Lira
Variation of Lyra, Libra, Ilira, or Aliria, Greek, Albanian, Portuguese
"lyre; balance; free; joy"
A simple name with a multitude of possible origins, Lira may have its roots in the Greek names Lyra or Libra, relating to the musical instrument or to the zodiac sign, represented by the scales. As…
Rivian
Modern invention, American
"Indian River"
A brand name with the edgy sound of Reeves and the elegance of Vivian, Rivian is associated with an American electric vehicle company. The company name was created by company founder Robert "RJ"…
Kiano
Modern invented name
This modern boy name first appeared in the US charts in 1994, a few years after actor Keanu Reeves became a household name. Kiano seems to be inspired by Keanu, for parents who like the sound but are…
Zathena
Modern variation of Athena, English, Greek
"from Athens"
Borne by the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, mathematics, and courage, Athena has become one of the most popular names from mythology in recent years, so it's no surprise that new takes and modern…
Avayla
Modern invention, compound name
While this could be a variation of Avela, the Breton feminine for of Abel, it might also be a combination name, blending the highly popular Ava with the on-trend Ayla, to make a name with several…