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We often hear parents express their desire for a strong name for their baby—Strong definitely qualifies. It would make an interesting middle name option.

About a dozen parents a year give their daughters this girls' version of Troy as a first name.

Ode could be part of the extended Otto/Otis family, or it might be a literary term, referring to an elaborate lyric poem, such as Keats's Ode to a …

Lutana is the Paredarerme word for moon and is occasionally seen as a girls name, especially in Tasmania, where the Paredarerme were from. A great choice for people looking for …

Helier is the patron saint of the Jersey, one of the Channel Islands, and it is for him that St. Helier, Jersey's capital, is named. The name is related …

Alaska's Denali National Park is the home of the highest mountain in the US, officially renamed Denali in 2014, endowing the name with a lofty feel. Twice as many …

Eva Rose pairs the classic name Eva with the eternally popular floral middle name Rose, creating a timeless yet sweetly feminine combination. Eva, derived from Hebrew meaning 'life' or 'living …

I'm sure the parents of the six little girls named Sundae in the US last year were thinking, "well, if Nicole Kidman can use Sunday..." In this case, we …

Preferable to its parent name, Arnoud, in the Netherlands.

Williams is a patronymic surname that has evolved into use as a given name. Derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm (composed of elements meaning 'will, desire' and 'helmet, protection'), it …

Crash is a particularly calamitous entry in the badass boys' name category, taking Wilder and Maverick one -- or maybe a dozen -- steps further. But we can think of at least …

A surname not particularly suitable as a first name, even though it's attached to influential architect Gio Ponti--and it is Sophia Loren's married name.

Undoubtedly there's a parent out there who sees this as the ultimate cool name. It's anything but.

A lot of parents claim to want a name that's different, but if you really do, Aquilina, modern-feeling but based on an ancient favorite, would be one good …

A pretty private park in Manhattan, doesn't quite make it as a baby name.

Christofferson is a patronymic surname that has evolved into occasional use as a masculine given name. Derived from the Norse name 'Kristoffer' (Christopher) plus 'son,' meaning 'son of Christopher,' it …

Sharp and preppy. Parents of young children may recognize it as the name of the turtle from the television show Wonder Pets.

Although pinochle-playing partner Sam came out of retirement, we don't see it happening to Sol. Near soundalike Saul has more of a shot. Sol was also a Roman …

Ronaldson is a patronymic surname-turned-first name, derived from 'Ronald's son,' with Scottish and Norse roots. The base name Ronald comes from Old Norse elements meaning 'ruler's …

We love this partly for purely personal reasons, since it is one of our surnames. We used it as the middle name of a son –and it can make a …

Philipson represents a patronymic surname that has occasionally transitioned to first-name usage. Meaning 'son of Philip,' it carries the heritage of the Greek name Philippos, combining 'philein' (to love …

Philips is a patronymic surname that has evolved into occasional use as a masculine given name. Derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses," it originated as a …

Some cutting-edge parents might revive Osbert as a substitute for Oscar. We like the "divinely brilliant" meaning. Cool or terminally nerdy? Your call. Osbert Sitwell, born Francis Osbert Sacheverell …

Nickelson is a patronymic surname that has occasionally transitioned into use as a first name. Derived from 'Nicholas' which means 'victory of the people' in Greek, Nickelson literally means 'son …

For jet-setting parents or those with many cultural backgrounds, a name that is workable across various languages is often a priority. Natan is a great option, as it is …

A number of parents took up the name of the TV talk show host in the early nineties, but it now seems to have lost momentum.

For that rare parent who's torn between Jared and Gareth.

Hodges is a patronymic surname derived from the medieval given name Roger, by way of its nickname Hodge (a pet form of Roger). The added 's' indicates 'son of Hodge …

Some music-minded parents might consider this especially as a middle name, to honor the great Austrian composer.

Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion.

Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.

Fredricksen is a patronymic surname of Scandinavian origin, particularly Norwegian and Danish, meaning 'son of Fredrik' or 'son of Frederick.' The name combines the Germanic elements 'fred' (peace) and 'ric …

Fredrikson is a patronymic surname of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'son of Fredrik' or 'son of Frederick.' The root name Fredrik derives from the Germanic elements 'frid' meaning 'peace' and 'ric …

Upstanding New England patrician name.

A possibility for parents seeking a Hebrew name with an English-language sound.

Douglas, and more particularly its nickname, Doug, had a real romantic swagger in the 1950s and 1960s dating back to swashbuckling Douglas Fairbanks, but today is more likely to conjure …

Alaska's Denali National Park is the home of the highest mountain in the US, officially renamed Denali in 2014, endowing the name with a lofty feel. There were 20 …

Clements is a patronymic surname that has evolved into an occasional masculine given name. Derived from the Latin name 'Clemens,' meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle,' it carries connotations of kindness and …

Beautiful meaning for parents fond of nature-themed names that are a little less obvious. Actor Chaney Kley was one famous bearer of this surname-name.

Karlssen is a patronymic surname with Scandinavian origins, particularly from Norway and Sweden. It literally means 'son of Karl,' with Karl being a popular Germanic name meaning 'free man' or …

Short but not particularly sweet surname.

For theater-loving parents — an homage to one of our premiere playwrights.

Lynn is a particularly popular suffix for combination names, dating from the days of Marilyn through Katelynn to today's Ashlyn and Brooklyn and, right, Skylynn (or Skylyn or Skylinn …

Many of the parents who choose this name may not even be aware of the lovely Irish_Gaelic name that spawned it.

Plausible name for parents with Slavic roots, known as the wife of Alexander the Great.

Often found as part of longer names like Ayomide or Ayomidele, Ayomi is a Yoruba name blending the elements ayọ̀ and mi meaning "my joy". It is also used as …

Notably borne by paralympic sprinter Salum Ageze Kashafali and Olympic marathon runner, Ageze Guadie, Ageze is Amharic name predominantly used in Ethiopia. Meaning "he helped", it could be associated with …

Avalon, an island paradise of Celtic myth and Arthurian legend--it was where King Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds-- and also the colorful capital of the California …

For many new parents, having a baby might feel pretty foreign, and perhaps this feeling inspired the parents of 6 baby boys named Foreign in a recent year. Foreign also …

Anthony Gabriel pairs two classic names with rich religious and historical significance. Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, has ancient roots and means 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy.' It …