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Jose Gabriel pairs the immensely popular Hispanic name Jose with Gabriel, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my strength' or 'God's able-bodied one.' This combination has …

Alexa Valentina pairs two feminine names with strong cross-cultural appeal. Alexa, derived from the Greek "alexein" meaning "to defend" or "to help," gained significant popularity in the 1990s and …

Five sets of parents were recently inspired to use this floral Japanese name by the anime series Dead or Alive, which features a martial artist and student character named Honoka.

In the biblical parable of the rich man and the beggar Lazarus, the rich man was sometimes given the name Dives (literally "rich" or "the rich one" in Latin). He …

For parents who are looking for a religious name that's more on trend and less traditional.

a partial list of names :D it says i need 15 words in the description to be a public list so here’s some more words

The parent in search of truly distinctive Spanish baby names has to move farther than ever away from the established roster. One new direction — or is it two? — for the …

New parents — those who haven't spent much time around today's babies — may not be up on today's trending boy names. Does this sound like you? You might …

Hendricks originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hendrik' or 'son of Henry,' with its roots in Germanic languages where Heinrich (Henry) meant 'home ruler' or 'estate ruler.' As …

We think, probably, most parents who name their sons Alias are using it as a variation of Elias.

Often seen as a part of Arabic place names, such as Rawda Island in Cairo and Al-Rawda Square in Damascus.

The Māori version of Patrick is one of the most fun international forms of the name.

Whitten is a stylish patronymic surname derived from Witt and Witte — German and Dutch nicknames-turned-surnames describing people with white-blonde hair or a pale complexion. Cool-guy nickname …

Nick Cannon and his partner Brittany named their daughter Powerful Queen in 2020, and time will tell if it will be an influential celebrity baby name. Strong word names are …

An increasing number of parents are using the Italian word for love as a baby name in the US.

A small number of parents are inspired to choose Frida Kahlo's surname for their sons and daughters each year. The Mexican artist had German ancestry from her father's …

Sagitta is not a part of the Sagittarius constellation, but rather its own collection of stars. However, its meaning, "arrow," would make it ideal for a Sagittarius daughter.

Although appearing as a patronym (nope, it doesn't mean "son of Elizabeth"), Macbeth originated as a given name. It is derived from the Gaelic MacBeatha, describing a religious man …

Virtue name popular with parents in Turkey. Ümit is another boy name with the same meaning.

The name of a parish in Louisiana, Avoyelles has the characteristics that make it a prime possibility for parents seeking a unique place name, especially if Louisiana or Cajun culture …

Wylei exists because Corey Parker decreed it so: He gave his newborn son this variation of the classic surname more conventionally spelled Wylie or Wiley. The problem with the Wylei …

Larson originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Lars' in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Swedish and Norwegian. Lars itself is a Scandinavian form of Lawrence, derived from the Latin 'Laurentius …

There may be some parents who deliberately transpose the i and the o in this name, pronouncing it an-tee-oh-net. And then there are those parents who are …

Adams originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Adam,' derived from the Hebrew name Adam ('man' or 'earth'). As a given name, Adams represents a modern trend of using …

McCabe is an Irish patronymic surname that originated with Scottish mercenaries in Ireland who wore distinctive hats -- or cabas, which is also the name for capes.

Frost is a name parents are beginning to warm to, appreciating its icy simplicity and connection with the venerable poet Robert. Frost, along with Winter, Snow, and January, are also …

Noah is nearly a patriarch of popular baby names at this point, going from Old Testament graybeard to Top 10 name in 2009, hitting Number 1 in 2013, and now …

A surprising number of parents choose to put the nickname Tommy on their son's birth certificate rather than the more traditional Thomas. Perhaps even more surprising is thE fact …

Though some forward-looking parents are now choosing wood-related names like Oak, Pine, and Ash, this generic option would be even more avant garde.

Tyrell is kind of part Tyrone and Tyler, part Terrell, though it has never made the US Top 1000. As a form of Terrell it means "to pull", from the …

Rowlands is a Welsh patronymic surname that has occasionally been adopted as a masculine given name. Derived from the Welsh personal name Rowland (ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and …

Phillips originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Philip' and has transitioned into occasional use as a masculine given name. The name Philip itself comes from Greek elements meaning …

Neilson originated as a patronymic surname meaning "son of Neil" and has transitioned into occasional use as a first name. The root name Neil comes from the Gaelic "Niall," which …

When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice, with the …

When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice.

Jakeson is a modern patronymic name primarily used for boys. It combines the popular name Jake (a diminutive of Jacob) with the suffix 'son,' literally meaning 'son of Jake.' This …

Henryson is primarily a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Henry,' now occasionally used as a given name. It originated in medieval Britain and Scotland as a way to indicate lineage …

This name of the patron saint of Naples would make an apt choice for a New Year's baby, or one with Neapolitan roots.

A word name that parents might choose to reflect the eternal love they feel for their child, Forever is a bold choice, but grounded perhaps by the familiar ev sound …

Fergusson is a Scottish patronymic surname derived from 'Fergus,' a name with Celtic origins meaning 'man of vigor' or 'man of force.' The double 's' spelling is a variant of …

On the Latino Hit Parade, heard much more often than the English version.

The name of the patron saint of Wales is virtually unknown in the US under this spelling. There were no baby boys named Dewi or Dewie in the US in …

This inventive spelling is part cowboy and part Kardashian.

A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.

Karlsen is a Scandinavian patronymic surname that has occasionally transitioned into use as a given name. It literally means 'son of Karl,' with Karl itself deriving from the Old Norse …

A modern virtue name, particularly desirable in this pressure-cooker world.

Bjornsen is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Bjorn.' The name derives from the Old Norse 'björn' meaning 'bear,' making Bjornsen literally translate to 'son of the bear.' Though …

Ormond is an Irish patronymic surname that comes from the name Ruadh, meaning red. It is particularly associated with the Butler family who became Earls of Ormond in Ireland. The …

Alvie is the spelling parents tend to prefer, and may rise along with Archie, Alfie, and Albie. The Alvy variation is strongly associated with Alvy Singer, Woody Allen's character …

Well used by Muslim parents across the world, Ibrahim is the Arabic variation of Abraham. Significant in multiple religions and with an international and well-travelled feel about it, Ibrahim …