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A beautiful Urdu name with a musical sound and a lovely celestial meaning. Sitara got a boost in 2022, potentially from the award-winning 2020 short film "Sitara: Let Girls …

Italian classic Luigi, though it lacks the modern style of Nico, Enzo, and Rocco, does have some notable namesakes, such as Nobel Prize winning author Luigi Pirandello and composer Cherubini..

Niyla is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Nyla, which has Egyptian roots meaning 'winner' or could be derived from the …

Even if you haven’t hit the multiplex lately, you’ve probably heard that the hammer-wielding Thor is winning critical acclaim and drawing in crowds.  Could the movie inspire …

Breccan may be the original saints' name, but in the modern U.S., the spelling Brecken is the most popular form, followed by Breckin. A winner by any spelling.

Victoir is a distinguished masculine name with French origins, functioning as a variant of Victor. Derived from the Latin word 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner,' it carries powerful connotations of …

Final Top 5 Names (August 22, 2014) Greta Lee Leona Katherine Lucinda Jayne Pilar Lucille Rosalie Leone (the winner)

A bunch of cool names I picked from the bottom of the basket that really need more recognition for a potential winner. More coming soon!

Unusual British baby names are famed for their eccentricity as well as for their sophisticated style. It’s a winning combination for adventurous parents and name lovers alike! If you …

Victorino is a masculine name of Latin and Spanish origin, representing an elaborated form of Victor. Derived from the Latin word "victor" meaning "conqueror" or "winner," this name carries strong …

Because it's a generic (and often derogatory) term for an Irishman, Paddy fell out of use as a diminutive or given name, though actress Mare Winningham used it not …

This name has a nicely fragrant woodsy feel, bringing it into the nature-tree name category. Its only well-known bearer, folk singer and Oscar-winning actor Burl Ives, had …

Fayza is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'successful,' 'victorious,' or 'triumphant.' It comes from the root word 'fauz' which relates to achievement and winning. Popular in Middle Eastern …

Extremely popular in Wales, where it began as a nickname for someone with fair hair or a fair face, this bright and simple name is a winner by its very …

By Tara Ryazansky The men hoping to compete for the US Olympic Team have names that are just as winning as the women.’s  I put together a list of …

By Abby Sandel Congratulations to Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe on the arrival of their daughter, Iris Mary. The Oscar-winning actor and his public relations executive wife chose a …

Merritt has a long and distinguished history as a surname; the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut and the Merritt Building testify to that. But it wasn't until Emmy-winning actress …

This year for the first time we’ve calculated a list of top unisex names 2011: names listed on Nameberry for both genders that are winning the highest number of …

Used as a pet name for Sara(h) or Salome(a), especially in Nordic countries. Salka Valka (full name: Salvör Valgerður) is the feisty protagonist of Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic …

Santana was most recently heard on a female character on hit television show Glee. Nonetheless, this name ranks higher for boys, which can be credited to Grammy Award-winning musician …

Hungarian names for boys can look intimidating, with lots of consonants, including plenty of the letter "Z." But Hungarian names for boys include some real winners, like Ervin and Laszlo …

By Meagan Burke Ernest Hemingway was one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century, both as a Nobel Prize- winning author and as a legendary personality. His …

This Russian name was created by Communist parents looking to reject traditional names (it is believed to derive from the French surname Jaures). One notable bearer is Nobel prize winner …

This popular name in various Slavic countries and in Italy holds considerable continental appeal. It is the full name of Ukranian-born actress Mila Kunis, noted for her award-winning …

… out of ten people assume the traditional Zachary spelling. Zack Greinke, 2009 American League Cy Young award winner and current pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, was born Donald Zackary Greinke.

… for their daughter by Laura Dern and Ben Harper. Jaya is simple yet unusual, a winning combination, and one of the out-of-the-box goddess names as well as …

Contemporary meets vintage in this hyphenated name that blends the fierce-but-cuddly Bear with the charming nickname Teddy. In theory, blending these two popular choices could make a winning …

Time again for one of my absolute favorite activities—rounding up the names that Berries have chosen over the past three-month period.  These are the winning picks after all …

Estevão is the Portuguese form of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." It carries the connotation of honor and victory, as crowns were traditionally awarded …

Ranjeet is a masculine name of Punjabi and Sanskrit origin, commonly found in Indian communities, particularly among Sikhs. The name combines 'ran' meaning 'battle' or 'war' and 'jeet' meaning 'victory …

Zenebe is an appealing name well-used in Ethiopia but rarely heard outside its native land. But it translates easily into English and Zen makes for a cool and attractive …

Suhaib was the name of an enslaved Byzantine man, known as Suhaib the Roman, who became one of the first non-Arab companions of the Prophet Mohammad. Other notable bearers …

Yet another member of the Gwyn/Gwen/Finn family of names ultimately deriving from a Celtic element meaning "white", Guin gets rare use in England and Wales; a notable bearer …

Yet another member of the Gwyn/Gwen/Finn family of names ultimately deriving from a Celtic element meaning "white", Guin gets rare use in England and Wales; a notable bearer …

Vick is a short, strong masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Victor or Vincent, though it has emerged as an independent given name. With Germanic roots relating …

This week, Appellation Mountain’s Abby Sandel flashes back to the Golden Age of Hollywood to look at some cool  celebrity baby names of the past. Oscar-winning actress Natalie …

By Pamela Redmond Satran Baby girl names have been trending toward the long and elaborate for some time now, with selections like Isabella and Elizabeth, Olivia and Sophia winning out …

You’re most likely to find this Theodore cognate in Eastern Europe, where it ranks among the top names for boys in the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Poland, and Romania. The …

Victor Hugo combines two powerful names, creating a direct reference to the renowned 19th-century French author of 'Les Misérables' and 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.' Victor comes from Latin …

A unisex French diminutive of Louis or Louise, which has been on the rise for both sexes in France in recent years. A famous male bearer is French cyclist and …

Parents who have tired of Sean are now contemplating Seamus, the Irish form of James, which has a lot more substance and verve. One of the name's most famous …

Sophia, which was the Number 1 girls' name in the US from 2011 to 2013, is among the top girl names in the Western World, with a sensuous sound and …

A rare option with just two letters, Ub is a diminutive of a diminutive name, notably borne by Ub Iwerks, an early collaborator of Walt Disney, a co-inventor of …

Carrie lives on mainly on the screen, as the new/old antiheroine of Stephen King's classic Carrie, as turn-of-the-21st-century diva Carrie Bradshaw of Sex & The …

Jayna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be viewed as a variant of Jane (Hebrew for 'God is gracious'), a feminine form of Jay, or derived …

An Italian name possibly derived from Italian giglio "lily", but more likely a feminized form of the masculine Giglio — an Italian variant of Giles ("young goat").A notable bearer is …

A few possible explanations for this name: It could be a creative spelling of Million, an elaborated variant of Milan or a reference to singer Christina Milian. We'll leave …

Gry is becoming a popular name in Denmark where it is currently in the Top 50. Despite its beautiful meaning, the similarity of its sound to the English word gruel …

They snap, crackle, and pop—which is one reason why alliterative names are so widely used for the characters in children’s stories—from nursery rhymes like ‘Wee Willie Winkie …

Rhymes with Bianca, but so much more refreshing! This strong and beautiful Indian name has come into the spotlight in recent years thanks to two famous bearers of the name …