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The Faroese word for the buttercup flower makes a sweet and sunny nature name, sometimes shortened to Sóley.

After making us wait an agonzing extra three weeks this year, The Office of National Statistics has finally released the top names in England and Wales in 2015. Once again …

Tungsten is the metal often associated with lightbulbs, making it a quirky choice for a bright young mind.

Traditional Japanese name for the fifth-born son makes for a unique baby name in the West.

Most commonly associated with artist M.C. Escher, Escher makes a great hero name that would fit in nicely with the surname names of today.

Antares is a star in the Scorpio constellation, making it one of the perfect names for Scorpio babies . It is the fifteenth-brightest star in the night sky, appearing as …

Antares is a star in the Scorpio constellation, making it an interesting choice for babies born under that zodiac sign. It is the fifteenth-brightest star in the night sky …

While the spelling Stefano is more common, Stephano makes a great choice for parents looking to give Stephen/Steven a more romantic feel. Although only given to 8 boys in …

Jovie has a lively and cheerful sound and makes a fresh twist on old (and new) favorites like Jody, Josie, and Jolie. It could be considered a short form of …

Old man's name just conceivable for a girl--makes a new spin on Wendy.

Kind of a Kristen/Christine compromise name that makes less of either choice.

This possible word name, which rhymes with Maia, makes an even more distinctive alternative.

Timon has strong associations with The Lion King, making it a tough sell for American parents. Attractive Polish variation Tymon, with the emphasis on the first syllable, preserves the strength …

The name of the Japanese god of thunder makes an assertive choice, very much at home in the Western world. Because of the name's similarity to popular baby names …

A top ranking choice in England and Wales, making frequent appearances on the Telegraph Announcments, Rafe feels equal parts rugged, amiable, and posh. Traditionally seen used a variant of Ralph …

Osias has a Latinate and biblical feel without making an appearance in the Bible. The related Ozias, on the other hand, is a form of Uzziah, found in the Greek …

Used exclusively and extensively in the Latino community, making it the seventy-third most popular name in America.

Hebrew name rarely heard in the U. S. , making it a distinctive choice.

Foster is one commonly heard last name that makes a fine first. The word foster means "to nourish" — as in "fostering hope", or "fostering a relationship". The only problem with …

For fans of the (female) author A. S. ; makes an interesting alternative to Wyatt or the hotelish Hyatt.

Surname of a character in Henry James' What Maisie Knew.

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish variation of Arthur that makes the original feel more romantic and dashing.

This name's buttoned-up British vibe is what makes it cool - that, and the fact that it was chosen by Anne Bronte as her pseudonym - Acton Bell. That's …

The last name of Finnish moderne designer/architect makes an original, creative choice with an unexpected water-related meaning.

This name of an architecturally glorious Italian city makes a romantic and evocative possibility.

An old Irish surname cousin of Tierney that makes an unusual and appealing Irish gender switch.

This name of a saint martyred in Cornwall makes an unusual choice with traditional roots.

Unusual yet accessible Hawaiian choice. The Noel beginning makes it a possible name for baby girls born at Christmas.

Marrissa is a feminine variation of the name Marissa, which itself is believed to be a variant of Maris (a Latin name meaning "of the sea") or a form of …

In a wave of vintage nickname revivals, cutesy Maisie — traditionally a nickname for Margaret or Mary — has been rising fast in recent years. And along for the ride are spelling …

Iberia, the name of the Spanish-Portuguese peninsula, makes an attractive, unusual first name.

A popular choice in China in recent years, making the #1 spot back in 2019, Haoyu may also be transcribed Hàoyǔ. It contains two on-trend elements: hào "vast" and …

Corsica, the picturesque Mediterrean island birthplace of Napoleon, makes an easy switch from atlas to baby name book, with its delicate, feminine ending. Just don't consider neighboring island Sardinia.

This is one case where removing a letter makes a name more complicated, not more simple.

The remarkable success of the girls' name Everly makes a revival of the name Beverly seem possible. More commonly a masculine name in the 19th century, it began to be …

Trygve peaked in popularity in mid-century Norway, making it a grandpa name today, though it nevertheless has a brilliant meaning and a spiky sound.

Mayvis appears to be a variant spelling of Mavis, a feminine name derived from the Old French word for the song thrush bird. The name carries nature associations and has …

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One thing that really makes a character for me besides that character's traits and actions in my opinion is the name they use/have. I've meet other writers …

What makes a name a true classic? Very few names have been in constant use, and those few evergreen choices differ across cultures and languages. A definition is elusive.  A …

In Slavic cultures, Saint Vitus is called Sveti Vid, making this a saintly appellation.

If Lawyer and Judge are not for you, Testimony makes another interesting legal name.

Ezra is a biblical favorite for boys that's been making inroads into the girls' Top 1000 since 2018 and it's easy to see why. With its soft sounds …

This variation removes the d from the original spelling, making it even rarer. Clotilde may not see much usage in the US, but it is currently Number 431 in France.

Javor is the Serbian word for Maple tree. It makes a definitively masculine and interesting choice for the nature inclined namer.

Popular in the African American community, the De- prefix makes this a choice for sons of Marcuses.

Popular in its own right in Germany and definitely makes a more intriguing and grownup short form of the classic Timothy than Timmy or even Tim.

Sonny is one of the generic boy nickname names making a surprise reappearance, and it was recently used by actor Jason Lee. Another surprise: It's been on the US …

A figure in Greek drama who murdered his mother makes for an unconventional choice for a baby name, but it has appeared on the US extended list several dozen times …

The son at the end of many Scandinavian names makes them more consistent with modern American name tastes. While Nilsson may be the proper Scandinavian form of the name, many …