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… is in the Top 100 in The Netherlands. While largely unknown in the English-speaking world, it's got a cool sound and ancient roots, which equals a winning choice.

… Saint Paul before his conversion. In modern times, it has been associated with Nobel Prize-winning novelist Saul Bellow. Its meaning makes it appropriate for a long-awaited child. Saul …

… short form than Gus of the rising August and all its variations, from Augustine to Augustus. The Adventures of Augie March is a 1953 novel by Nobel winner Saul Bellow.

… with modern sleekness. Boys outnumber girls with the classic Remy spelling, girls named Remi outnumber those named Remy. With either spelling and for either gender, it's a winning choice.

… and gained recognition through legendary American golfer Gene Sarazen (born Eugenio Saraceni), a major championship winner in the early 20th century. The name likely derives from 'Saracen,' a term historically …

… the popular site Appellation Mountain , looks beyond Hollywood to find some interesting names associated with winners at Cannes, Berlin and Britain award ceremonies. Marquee-worthy baby names are all the …

… nearly three years ago. That time, we got more than 200 entries and crowned two winners — Avonlea and Julep — whose creators each received a complete library of our ebooks. This …

… a zippy spin, thanks to that final Z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but its simplicity makes it a winner.

… and modern feel, it's easy to understand why Zachary has been such a longtime winner. Zachary is the English variation of Zacharias, which itself is derived from the Hebrew …

… be remembered not only for his iconic gangster films, but also for his Academy-Award-winning performance as song-and-dance man George M. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy. Cagney …

… the name carries associations with victory and honor, as laurel wreaths were used to crown winners in ancient Rome. Lauret has a delicate, French-inspired quality while maintaining simplicity. Though …

… Geretrudis - and shares the name's strong meaning. But Gesine has a smoother sound. Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock has a sister with this intriguing German name for girls, Gesine …

… or other Vin-beginning names. In some Scandinavian contexts, 'vinn' relates to the concept of winning or victory, adding a triumphant connotation. The name remains extremely rare in English-speaking …

… While that reference may seem to make Ellington a male name, it is also occasionally used for girls. Ellington is the winning middle name of Cynthia Nixon's son Max.

… or 'favor,' while 'Victoria' comes from Latin, meaning 'victory.' This elegant combination suggests a graceful winner or someone blessed with triumph. Popular throughout Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, Ana Victoria …

… countryside. While it isn't commonly used as a name, the easy nicknames Gwen, Wyn and Wynnie make Gwanwyn an attractive choice, especially for a baby girl born in spring.

… Happy Halloween, berries!  Let’s start off with a very important piece of business.  The winner of the bookplate give-away from Etsy shop My Kids Eat Off the Floor …

… or 'beloved,' combined with a diminutive suffix. The name gained international recognition through Nobel Prize-winning Polish poet Czesław Miłosz. Properly written with a diacritic mark (Miłosz), the name is …

… to be used more than it is. A sweet-spot name that's a real winner. Barnaby is a version of Barnabas, the name of an Apostle companion of St …

… Italian city). The name carries historical significance through figures like Hendrik Lorentz, the Nobel Prize-winning Dutch physicist. While less common than Lawrence, Lorentz maintains popularity in Scandinavian countries and …

… a zippy spin, thanks to that final z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but its simplicity makes it a winner.

… form, but many people are using Millie all by its cute self. Millie is a winner with parents who like their girl names offbeat, frilly, and old-fashioned. Millie is …

… Pitt pick) Marcheline, Marcel may be on the brink of a style renaissance. French Oscar winner Marion Cotillard named her son Marcel in 2011. Fans of the sitcom Friends will …

… has a clean spelling, fresh sound and is neither too trendy (unlike Kade or Cade) or too old-school (like Richard or Albert). We think Wade is a winning name.

… author of the bestselling memoir A Girl Named Zippy, and Haven Denney is a medal-winning skater. There was also a supernatural TV series called Haven. Jessica Alba's younger …

… Faeries and later rescued by his true love. It plays on the folktale motif of winning a lover by holding them through various trials and transformations. Also appearing as Tamas …

… nation itself.  Here I have curated a list of some girl names that feel like winners for a 2014 baby. Petra– As in Petra Acker, college student and speed skater …

… the US in one recent year and it's difficult to imagine it as the winning choice of many modern parents. Whether you want an informal name or a spin …

… Bambi–a male deer that became a popular namesake for girls. More recently, the real winners have been Princess names: The Little Mermaid’s Ariel reached #66 on the popularity …

… a lot of thought and care into their baby name choices and came out with winners. Here are the twelve celebrity baby names and namers we’d particularly like to …

… is connected to the god Vishnu. Venkata is also the name of the protagonist in the 2009 film Venkata in Senkata as well as Nobel prize winner Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.

… by Letitia Wright. The movie character, sister to King T'Challa, is strong, smart and winning enough to make a great namesake -- and it's worth noting that in the …

… Hebrew roots meaning 'flowing down' or 'descend.' This spelling gained some recognition through American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, though her spelling is more often used for girls. For boys, this …

Nowadays, Clare tends to be viewed as a feminine name, but this is a short and sweet Irish-flavored name that could work just as well on a boy. Noted …

Stylized as McLane and sometimes spelled as McLain and McLean, this occupational surname has potential as a given name. With the familiar sounds of popular Lane and Laney, the cool …

Márquez is primarily a Spanish and Portuguese surname that has occasionally been adopted as a masculine given name. With origins in medieval Spain, it derives from the title "marqués" (marquis …

Celeste is a softly pretty and somewhat quaint name with heavenly overtones, which kids might associate with Queen Celeste of Babar's elephant kingdom. She's a light and lovely …

Tyrion is one of the many new names entering the lexicon thanks to George R. R. Martin, author of the Game of Thrones book. Tyrion's name shares its first …

Dorrigo is the name of a small town and of a National Park in Australia, that also doubles up as a nature name and a literary choice. Derived from the …

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's middle name could make an interesting pick for music-loving parents, most easily in the middle place, ala Mozart. But today's more wide-ranging naming …

Holland is one of the coolest geographical names, unadorned and elegant, evocative of fine Rembrandt portraits and fields of pink and yellow tulips. It first entered the US Top 1000 …

Merritt is an old-style surname name that could be seen as a positive virtue name. It was used in the late 19th and early 20th century for boys, reaching …

Vargas is primarily a Spanish and Portuguese surname that has occasionally been used as a masculine given name. Originating from the Iberian Peninsula, its etymological roots may connect to 'varga …

Black hero names often focus on the Black history names of Civil Rights and cultural heroes and other barrier breakers of the past. Today, instead, we’re focusing on the …

Emylou is a sweet, distinctive feminine name typically understood as a compound of the names Emily and Lou or Louise. Emily derives from the Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'trying …

Augie is one of a bundle of adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for girls, rarer than Billie. A twist on Angie and riding on the coattails of newly fashionable August …

By Nick Turner Are villain names becoming more popular with today’s parents? It sure seems that way. The rise of Anakin (Darth Vader) and Kylo (Darth Vader’s murderous …

A botanical, Malay word name, used occasionally in its native country, Orked translates literally to "orchid", making it a distinctively Malaysian choice that would be easily interpreted in a number …

Lemond is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the French surname Le Mond, meaning "the world," or be a variant of Lamond, a Scottish …