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Rishan is a masculine name with multicultural origins, found in several cultures including Indian, Nepali, and Sri Lankan traditions. In Sanskrit-based languages, it can relate to 'ray of light …

A sweet French form of the ancient Latin name Poppaea, famous as the emperor Nero's second wife. In the English-speaking world, this name is liable to be mistaken …

Peg is a nostalgic turn-of-the-last-century nickname, sociable but slight. Like near-identical twin Peggy, Peg is in mothballs.

Norra is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Nora, which comes from the Latin 'Honora' meaning 'honor,' or could be a variation of Eleanor …

Norita is a feminine name with Spanish origins, developed as a diminutive form of Nora or Eleanor. The name carries the meaning "honor" or "light" from its root elements. While …

Norina is a delicate feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive of Nora or Eleanor, names that derive from the Greek element 'eleos' meaning 'light.' The name gained …

Noretta is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive or elaboration of Nora or Eleanor, incorporating the popular feminine suffix '-etta.' This melodic three-syllable name combines traditional …

Niel is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Neil or Neal. It has ancient Celtic origins, derived from the Irish name Niall, which possibly means "champion …

Nevesah is a unique feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a creative variation of 'Nevaeh' (heaven spelled backward) or derived from a combination of elements from different languages. The name …

Nathaniella is a feminine elaboration of Nathaniel, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Netan'el meaning 'gift of God.' This feminine variant emerged as part of the trend of …

An Irish name with a sweet, saintly and virtuous meaning, Naomhán is Anglicized as Nevan. It would be pronounced NEEV-awn.

A choice reserved for Arsenal Football Club superfans, Lanesra is like the better known Nevaeh in that it's a word spelled backwards and transformed into something that sounds more …

Jobina may be the female version of Job, but it doesn't carry the same negative weight as that of the biblical martyr -- in fact, few would get the connection …

Dyce is a masculine name with Scottish geographic origins, derived from a place name near Aberdeen, Scotland. The place name likely comes from the Gaelic word meaning 'south land' or …

Avery is a hugely popular name in the US, especially for girls. But while nearly four times as many girls as boys are named Avery today Avery's popularity is …

Anup, also spelled Anoop, is a popular name across South Asia, particularly India and Nepal. A well-known bearer is Indian musician and actor Anup Jalota.

A possible Born Again name -- Amen -- in the same class as the still-popular Nevaeh (that's Heaven spelled backwards) and Trinity.

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Names in this category are mermaids and naiads, sea nymphs and river spirits, Nereids, Oceanids, and mysterious Atlanteans. Colors and textures are seafoam, aquamarine, and cerulean; pearlescent ivory, seashell pink …

A puritan virtue name that's only slightly less challenging than Chastity. It was used for nearly 20 baby girls in the contemporary US in one recent year.

Onora is a feminine name with Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic name 'Honora' or 'Nora,' meaning 'honor' or 'woman of honor.' This elegant name carries a sense of dignity …

Nurita is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections, primarily serving as a diminutive of Nura or Nur, which means 'light' in Arabic. The name also appears in Spanish-speaking …

Nurit is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'buttercup' or 'small fire,' derived from 'ner' meaning 'light' or 'candle.' Popular in Israel, the name has strong connections to nature …

Popular in Azerbaijan - where is is normally spelled Ni̇gar - Nigar derives from the Persian name, Negar. Beloved as it may be in it's native country, and regardless of it …

Naira has several possible origins. It could be an alternative spelling of the Indian name Nyra, or from nayra, meaning "early" or "eye" in the Aymara language of South …

Monserrath is a feminine name derived from Montserrat, which refers to the serrated mountain range near Barcelona, Spain, and the famous Benedictine monastery there dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This …

Jeevan is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'life' or 'living.' Common in India, Nepal, and among South Asian communities worldwide, it reflects the celebration of existence and vitality …

Part Jason, part Jayce, this name has been among the Top 500 names for boys near-consistently since the late 1960s. While it's a reasonable spelling especially if you …

Jackson is one of those names that's much more popular than you think, coming in near the top of our annual Playground Analysis, which ranks names by grouping all …

Popular in Romania and Moldova, this feminine form of John also lends itself to nicknames Nela and Nel.

Once upon a time, in the 1930s, Huey was a Top 250 name, given to nearly 500 babies in a singer year. Traditionally a nickname for Hugo, Hugh, or Hubert …

Holliday is a feminine given name derived from the English surname meaning 'one who dwells near a holy day.' Originally a surname used to identify someone who was born during …

Florence is back, returning to the US Top 1000 girl names in 2017 after a nearly 40 year absence. Other English-speaking countries have been quicker to welcome Florence back …

A masculine form of the clunky nature name, Eglantine (or Eglantina), this name is used nearly exclusively in Albania. Referring to the shrub, sweetbriar, its name day is celebrated in …

With Devon so overused, consider a move to the undiscovered neighboring county -- though it's nowhere near as euphonious, rhyming with corset.

Some vintage names I've recently fallen in love with.... A few are definitely near the top of my list! Nicknames are included, but only because I know some children …

My wife and I want to have a baby in the very near future. We are not actively trying to conceive, but hope to be in the coming months! Last …

Are you bored with the (still beautiful) Rose, James and Grace as nearly ever child's middle? This list has less common middles that'll lead you to a beautiful …

Weldon is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'hill near a spring' or 'well on a hill.' This place-name became a given …

No-no appelation of a child saint and martyr whose name is a term for the nervous condition known as Saint Vitus' Dance. Its one recommending feature is that it …

Shaquil is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through association with basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. It's a variant spelling of Shaquille, which has Arabic origins meaning 'handsome …

Originally derived from an English surname, given to someone who lived in a town or settlement near a marsh where grass-like rush plants grew, Ruston feels similar in style …

Penleigh is a masculine name with English origins, combining elements that suggest "enclosed wood" or "pen near the meadow" from Old English roots. The name has a distinguished, aristocratic sound …

Noriah is a modern feminine name that may have evolved as a variation of names like Nora or as a blend of elements from names such as Noah and Mariah …

Noora is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish tradition, it's a variant of Nora or Eleanor, ultimately derived from the Latin 'Honora' meaning 'honor.' In Arabic …

Neill is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, serving as a variant spelling of Neal or Neil. Its foundation comes from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning 'champion' or …

A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong, elegant Cornelius, as an elaboration of Neal or Neil, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the …

Neell is an unusual feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Neil or Neal. Traditionally, Neil is a masculine name of Gaelic origin meaning "champion" or "cloud …

Naveah is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of the more commonly seen 'Nevaeh,' which is 'heaven' spelled backward. The altered spelling gives the name a unique …

Navaeh is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of the more common 'Nevaeh,' which is 'Heaven' spelled backward. This creative naming concept emerged in the early …