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Names I love, but would never actually use! They are either too out there for us or vetoed by my hubby, or clash with our last name.

A list of names that either sounds similar to the name Olivia or have a similar vibe.

A list of girl names that either sound like Naomi or have a similar vibe to it.

Love these names but can't use either because a) they have been used by family and friends b) they are just too popular c) they have personal associations for …

This is a list of classic names that are either out of circulation or underused. They are beautifully unique and will give your baby a strong, significant sense of character …

An alternative spelling of the name of the Proto-Slavic mother goddess, Ziva. Either spelling makes a zippy and lively girl name.

If for whatever reason you're wed to the whole Zachary concept, this variation -- either as a proper name or a nickname -- is one way to make it new.

Vivyan is an uncommon name with medieval origins that can be used for either gender, though it's more frequently associated with women. It derives from the Latin name 'Vivianus …

Taber is a distinctive masculine name with multiple origins. It likely derives from either the Old English word 'tæfl,' meaning chess or game board, or from occupational roots referring to …

Peabody is a quintessentially Waspy surname that your child won't thank you for -- either the pea part or the body part, or the meaning part.

A blend of Mervyn and Marvin that is every bit as dated as either of the originals. That -erv sound is difficult no matter what. Mervin is still used today …

Mayre is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of either Mary or Maire (the Irish form of Mary). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name …

A rare Ancient Greek name with two possible meanings, Lykandros may derive from either lykos meaning "wolf" or lyke meaning "light" or "morning twilight". Either way, it has great imagery …

Lyenya is an unusual masculine name with mysterious origins that appears to be either a modern creation or derived from non-Western naming traditions. The name has a flowing, melodic …

Jahmelle is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of either Jamal or Jamil, with an elaborated spelling. The root name Jamal comes from Arabic, meaning 'beauty …

A Turkish compound of the Arabic names Hira and Nur, more common than either of the names individually.

An obscure name from Greek mythology — Drosera was a nymph — with a quirky, ethereal meaning.

Charie is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of either Cherry or Cherie, or potentially a diminutive of Charlotte. With French influence, if derived from 'chérie …

Burn is a masculine name with origins as an English surname derived from either geographic locations (someone who lived near a stream or 'burn' in Old English) or from the …

Brocke is a masculine name with Germanic and English origins, likely derived from either the Old English 'broc' meaning 'badger' or possibly related to the word 'brook' referring to a …

Blaque may be a clever — or should we say qlever — spelling variation of either the androgynous surname name Blake, as in Gossip Girl, Lively, or Black, as in the color …

A melodic Yoruban name with the appealing nicknames Ade and Lola, Adelola means either "crown of wealth", "royalty is wealth", or "the crown brings honor". A unisex (though often feminine …

I tend to veer in a few different directions with boy names. Either I go to "old man" ones like Alfred and Barnaby, nature monikers like Winter or Shion, international …

The following list contains the names of volcanoes from around the world, either active or inactive, which could possibly be used as a baby, pet, or character name. This information …

extremely long list of word names. Most of these can be for either gender, I just list them for the gender I prefer them for.

these are my favorite baby names at the moment - either girl or boy names

Title says it all. Some names may be gendered but they're either "out of circulation" enough for it to pass or I just think its Pretty. If a name …

A list of all my favourite names for girls - either ones I've used in stories or ones that I am looking to use.

The double-barreled first name Ömer Asaf is more common in Turkey than either of the names independently.

A trendy sounding choice--if we had to give it a meaning would be either "three cities" or "town with trees," but since it's a modern invention, you'd …

A spelling variation of Merrick, Meric has a concise and snappy look. Derived from either a Welsh form of Maurice or the Germanic Emmerich and Heimrich, it has been given …

Melyne is a feminine name with a lyrical, melodic quality that gives it an ethereal appeal. While not widely used, it may be considered a variant of names like Melina …

This surname, found rarely in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, has several origins. It either comes from a diminutive of Martin or Marta; or from Old French and Old Spanish …

Marella is an Italian name that feels at once unique and familiar, which may either be the best or worst of both worlds, depending on your preference. Only a few …

Grear is an unusual feminine name with Scottish and English origins, likely derived from either a surname or possibly a variant of Greer. The name may have roots in the …

A unisex Welsh name with a bright, silverly hue, Eirian can be pronounced with either an AY sound at the beginning or an EYE sound, depending on region and dialect …

Cleïs, also spelled as Cleis, is an Ancient Greek name, likely derived from Kleio, either as a diminutive form, or to more closely resemble the word from which it comes …

Cleis, also spelled as Cleïs, is an Ancient Greek name, likely derived from Kleio, either as a diminutive form, or to more closely resemble the word from which it comes …

A light and pretty pan-cultural name which can be considered a variant of either the Greek name Selene or Selena, meaning "moon", or of the French Celine, meaning "heavenly …

Alize feels like a blend of Alice and Eliza but it's not related to either of those names, rather to the more unusual (in the US, at least) Aleeza …

Names meaning life may appeal to parents of babies of either gender, but the girls' names that mean life are particularly appealing. Life — or lively or vivacious or energetic — is …

Names I would love to use but either my husband doesn't like them, they are too 'out there' or simply just second runners.

These are potential team names for the show RWBY. Team names must either be a color, associated with a color, or brings a color to mind. They are four letter …

List of names I love but cannot use. These either have been vetoed by my SO or clash with the last name.

Maybe just for book characters- not actual babies. Either because: 1.They have been ruined for me by people I know 2. They are pretty but not wearable 3.They …

Short and zippy, Zani is a multicultural choice that is currently only occasionally used for either sex. It has its origins in Hebrew, both as a name in its own …

An extremely rare Welsh name, blending the elements teg meaning "fair, beautiful, and pretty" and either bron meaning "breast" or fryn meaning "hill". A way to nickname Tiggy perhaps, or …

Talwyn is a contemporary Cornish word name that can be pronounced with the emphasis on either syllable. With its fashionable -wyn ending, Talwyn could easily be used on an American …

Sachie is an uncommon masculine name with Japanese origins, though it can be used for either gender in its native context. In Japanese, various kanji combinations can form this name …

Haws is an uncommon masculine name with potential origins as an English surname derived from either Old English "haga" (enclosure) or possibly referring to hawthorn berries ("haws"). As a given …