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Long and luscious, Luciana takes Lucy and Lucia and makes them more grown up. Here are some alternatives!

This list is entirely for me, and most likely makes no sense to anyone else.

This are some great mermaid names beyond Ariel and Madison. I hope you enjoy these lyrical and strange water names!

By Filipa Lopes of nomes e mais nomes You would think that living in a country with restrictions concerning names could make your baby name choices a lot more difficult …

By Meghan Daum Normally I’m all for making fun of parents who, by dint of ZIP Code or number of tattoos, fall into the hipster category and assert their …

With city names like Brooklyn, Madison, and Charlotte getting popular, let’s expand to larger locations and consider the most popular names by state. So today, I’ll be looking …

According to Cherokee legend, hummingbirds were healers, helping those in medical crises, making this a meaningful name. Walela is borne by a musical, made up of sisters Rita Coolidge and …

Jowanet is the feminine form of Jowan (the Cornish form of John), making this name equivalent to Joan, Jane, Janet, Joanna, and the rest of that name family.

Cute and quirky Zeldy adds some extra zip to Zelda — which is making its way back up the charts after decades out of the Top 1000.

Names ending in son are by definition male, but that hasn't stopped Madison and Allison from being widely used for girls. Greyson is one of the latest choices to …

A wild word name, connected to ideas, explanations, speculation, and possibility, Theory makes a unexpected option. While some might sound oddly hypothetical for a real baby, it was nevertheless chosen …

U is an oft-rejected first initial, but a name like Uzoma makes it cool.

Though the traditional spelling of this name is quite male, the Y makes it more unisex.

A rarer-than-rare botanical name with a sting in the tail - makes an interesting masculine option that fits in with Aspen, Lark and Arthur.

Tolly is an antique short form that is not only jolly but makes Bartholomew usable in the modern world, when Bart is too Simpsonesque. For the adventurous nicknamer, Tolly might …

This Top 5 boys' name in Iceland has a nature meaning that makes a lot of sense in that icy country.

Nine little goddesses got this lovely name in the US in 2021, making it a usable yet unusual entry in the popular mythological category. Devika is a diminutive of Devi …

Zabelle and Zabel are fresh (to us) and ancient forms of Isabel, making zippy variations for modern lovers of that ancient name who feel the original is overexposed.

Florin is one of several names derived from the Latin root floris, making it a floral and prosperous choice for boys. A relative of Flora, Florence, and Florian, this form …

Kenley is an area in the burrough of Croydon in South London, making this a place name in a couple of senses of the term. Kenley and its twin sister …

Obscure surname and Yorkshire and Lincolnshire place-name (where it's spelled Ferriby) makes a jaunty first. Placed in the public eye by Manhattan socialite Ferebee Bishop Taube.

Lydda is the name of a Biblical town whose similarity to Lydia makes it plausible as a first name. But if you're considering Lydda, we can't help but …

Moineau is a feminine name derived from the French word for 'sparrow,' making it a delicate nature-inspired choice. Though extremely rare as a given name, it carries the charm …

Common in Holland, the appealing Willem (as in de Kooning and Dafoe) makes William fresh and distinctive.

Old-school Italian names that shortens a wide range of longer names, making it feel much more popular than it is on its own.

Johnston originated as an English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of John,' making it part of the patronymic naming tradition. As a given name, it represents the ongoing trend of …

Pronounced like Jay, this short name is popular in South Asia and makes for a great English-South Asian crossover choice, used regularly in the UK and Australia. It can …

Huxley is definitely rising as a surname name, with its X that makes almost any name cooler. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015. The modern nicknames Hux …

Dramatic and worldly, Cosimo was chosen by singer Beck and his wife, Marissa Ribisi, for their son. Now that Cosima has emerged as a starbaby favorite, twin brother Cosimo could …

Cornelius is one of the Ancient Roman names that is not quite making a comeback, despite having been a Top 200 name in the US in the late 19th and …

Sorelle is a feminine name derived from the Italian word for 'sisters,' making it particularly meaningful for families with multiple daughters or for parents who value sisterhood. The name has …

Sanne is hugely popular in the Netherlands, but almost unknown here; which makes it an interesting prospect for the parent in search of an unusual name. Pronounced sah-na, Sanne …

Colorful, yes, but also probably among the hippiest of hippie names. Holly Madison recently chose it for her little girl.

Quadaishia is an extremely rare given name with very limited documented usage, making its precise origins difficult to trace with certainty. The name likely represents a modern coinage that follows …

Charming French endearment, first used as a name by Goethe, that now makes an appealing choice -- though the proper feminine form is Mignonne. Note, though, that this is not actually …

Variation of Michaela often used in Scandinavian countries. Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison's formal name is Mkaela, spelled this way. Mikaela is a Top 20 name in Puerto Rico.

Marrisa is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Marissa, which itself is a diminutive form of Maria or Mary. With Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter' or 'of …

… name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Marisa or Morris. As a variation of Marisa, it would have Italian and Latin roots meaning "of the sea" (from Latin "maris …

Georgann is a feminine name that combines elements of Georgia and Ann, making it a compound name with cross-cultural roots. Georgia derives from the Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or …

Officially a shortening of the traditional and tricky Gaelic Fionnghuala/Fionnuala, Nuala makes a lovely choice all on its own. Nuala is well-used in Ireland.

Esti is most commonly a short form of Esther and Estelle, both making the big move from old lady name to cool young name. It's also a popular short …

An updated form of Emmeline or Emmaline or a compound name that makes your chosen pronunciation more obvious. Spelling variation Emmalyn reached the US Top 500 in2017, but has since …

One of the rare cases where spelling a name with a y makes it less rather than more feminine. Birdie might be the freshest choice in this aviary.

Pronounced Bah-hah, this name of the Mexican peninsula attached to California makes for an out-of-the-ordinary possibility.

Spelling this name with a y instead of the conventional way — Bailey — makes it a tad more feminine and also adds a touch of water. Baylee is another popular feminine …

A virtue-adjacent name, Costanzo comes from the Late Roman name, Constans, making it a relation of Constance and Constantine. Currently more popular in its feminine form (Costanza), it appears …

Sweet yet spiky in sound, Mansikka is the Finnish word for strawberry, making this a summery, foodie choice. While the word Strawberry has only appeared in the US stats a …

This short form of Jovan — one of many international variants of John — makes a cool and distinctive choice, as both a nickname and a given name.

This bright and breezy Spanish nature name sounds fresher than its inverse, Marisol.

Maizee is a feminine name representing a creative, modern spelling variation of Maisie, which itself originated as a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' The distinctive spelling with 'z' and …