Santana is a saintly name...or Latin rock band. While traditionally masculine, character Santana Lopez on the show Glee showed the name's potential for a girl as well. Sound-wise, it feels like Savannah with a twist.

Iaen is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly representing a rare variant of Ian or a creative modern invention. With its unusual vowel combination, Iaen stands out as distinctive and uncommon. The name Ian derives from Scottish Gaelic, being a form of John meaning 'God is gracious,' and if Iaen shares this etymology, it carries the same spiritual significance. Extremely rare in usage, Iaen offers parents seeking truly unique names an option that remains recognizable in pronunciation while being visually distinctive. The name's brevity and strong vowel sounds give it a contemporary feel despite potential traditional roots.

When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice.

Transformation of the stolid Gilbert into an animated surname name.

Used as a first name for a handful of girls every year, Joplin could be seen as a distant cousin of other -lin names, like Caitlin, Brooklyn and Braelynn. We think it works even better as a musical middle name possibility for fans of Janis... or Scott. Both great connections — albeit very different from one another.

Queen has seen a revival in recent times, reaching its record high in 2018 with 280 births — it has remained steady since then. Previously, Queen saw a peak in the 1920s, but its origins go back even further than that. Queen was a noted name among enslaved people in America, along with other royal choices such as Duke, Squire, and Prince.