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A new spin on Nova, Novie was chosen by influencer couple, Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes in 2023. While it has begun to catch on for girls, both this spelling …

Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.

Pretty feminissima name that never became as overused as cousin Melissa. The more streamlined Maris is a more modern sounding option. Namesakes include Marissa Mayer, the former CEO of Yahoo …

Spelling variant Kailee has never been as popular as the y spelling of the name.

This seasonal name has never been in the US charts. But as Turkish names become more popular in the US, it could be an appealing option.

Muscular German name that never fully assimilated into American culture.

Midcentury Irish-American favorite, never used in Ireland itself, being the generic word for "girl"; rarely given today.

Dated British favorite that never caught on in this country, where Jade remains the green gem of choice. Interesting namesakes: British writer Beryl Bainbridge and British aviatrix Beryl Markham.

You never thought they could possibly become a first name, and yet they usually hook onto the end of someone's title. All the pretty and rustic surnames that can …

A distinguished surname that's almost never been used as a first name, even though it comes from an old nickname for Stephen.

An unusual word name that nevertheless feels right on trend, with that two-syllable, n-ending shape and sharp middle X. Associated with a 70s rock band, a number of …

Like Papa name Rudolf, Rolf never quite emigrated from the Bavarian Alps. You might want to move on to Rollo or Wolf.

This Muslim girls' name has never gotten much use in the US, but Somali model Rawdah Mohamed may draw more attention to her name.

This variation of Philomena has never been high on the popularity charts, but it did appear in the US infrequently as a French immigrant name. As a result, it has …

A French-like twist on Nova, Novée is mostly used in the Netherlands. With Nova soaring up the popularity charts, we could see variants like Novée gaining traction too.

Deriving from the Persian word, nehad, Nihad is popular in Azerbaijan, and is also used in Bosnia and Syria. Nihat is an alternative form, familiar in Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Deriving from the Persian word, nehad, Nihad is popular in Azerbaijan, and is also used in Bosnia and Syria. Nihat is an alternative form, familiar in Turkey.

One Irish surname that will never make it as a first.

Southeast Asian name found in Nepal, Thailand, and India.

A strong sounding name of Navajo origin, Hashké means "warrior" or "scolder" and is associated with fierceness. It also appears in the ceremonial name of a figure in Najavo mythology …

This simplified version is not nearly as popular as the original (it also destroys a perfectly good palindrome), and has been on the decline in recent years.

The sophisticated Edmund and its nearly-identical French twin Edmond are coming out of mothballs now that Edward, inspired by Twilight, is once again a hot name. In fact, it …

The sophisticated Edmond and its nearly-identical twin Edmund are coming out of mothballs now that Edward, inspired by Twilight, is once again a hot name. Parents looking for an …

The quintessential friendly fifties name, nearly epidemic in its day. Now many grownup Debbies have reverted to the full and lovely form of their name, which modern parents often avoid …

Acadia, the French name for Nova Scotia and the name of a gorgeous national park in Maine makes a fresh, rhythmic choice for your little girl. Acadia is an original …

Names with negative meanings used to be a no-no, but now many parents want to arm their children for a difficult world by choosing a name that means trouble …

Classic William has never left the top 20, and currently ranks 6th in the US. Here are some alternatives!

Names I would probably never give my children, but would most definitely give to my characters.

this town will never change // people come and go, it's all the same // speed the roads on our doubting days // to anyplace that's far away

There has never been, nor will there ever be, anything quite so special as the love between the mother and a son.

Never use these, ever. (Unless you are trying to curse your child, if you are go ahead.)

Since I can never think of Sims names on the spot, here is a place to quickly reference a list.

Names I would probably never use, but if no one would make fun of me or my kid I totally would.

A zippy, lively name that has never been popular, but has never completely disappeared. It is best known for writer and wit Gore Vidal, and hairdresser Vidal Sassoon and his …

An ancient Roman forename that has never been on the modern American charts. Famous bearers include Publius Vergilius Maro (the poet Virgil), Publius Ovidius Naso (the poet Ovid), and Publius …

Paulie is one short form that never caught on the way Stevie and Danny did, except for the sadistic mama's boy on The Sopranos. Pauley buttons it up and …

Oliver is an international star, ranking near the top of the charts throughout the English-speaking world and in a host of European and Latin American countries, from Norway to …

A literary twist on rising star Nova, derived from the same Latin word.

Multicultural name often heard in the Near East. Also spelled Neema and Nimah.

Why would parents use such a negative word as a baby name? With Nemesis, it seems to be all about style. Nemesis repeats the fashionable -is ending found in girl …

The Mira spelling was given to nearly 500 girls last year while this variation was used for only nine in the US.

Leyre is an important name in Navarre, Spain, as it is both the name of a mountain and an ancient monastery. It is derived from the Basque Leire, of uncertain …

Laura is a hauntingly evocative perennial, never trendy, never dated, feminine without being fussy, with long-standing literary links. All this makes Laura a more solid choice than any of …

An (understandably) rare word name, Kite nevertheless has the sounds of two favorites — Kai and Kit. The word kite possibly derives from Proto-Indo-European roots and means "screech", however …

Justine is a French name that's never reached the popularity we think it deserves. Like its far-more-common brother Justin, Justine is sleek, and sophisticated, but still user …

More grown up than Jamie, but never given to more than 13 baby girls in the US per year (and that back in 1968). Modern parents prefer Jamie, Jameson or …

Innogen is the Shakespearean name that never was. Most sources will tell you that Shakespeare intended to use Innogen for a character in Cymbeline, but his printer mistook the twos …

Dozier means a person who lives near the willows or reeds. It may be an occupational name referring to a basket maker.

Darin was so popular that it nearly cracked the Top 100 in the mid-1960s, but has now dropped from sight. The original Darren is still hanging on.

A subtle nature name which would nevertheless make for a bold choice, saint’s name Corbinian derives from Latin corvus ("crow; raven"). It’s a traditional yet rare choice in …