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Byrom is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, derived from a surname that originally referred to someone who lived near a cattle shed (from the Old English 'byre' meaning …

Bush is an uncommon masculine given name derived from an English surname. The surname originally referred to someone who lived near a bush or thicket, coming from the Old English …

Burley is a masculine name with Old English origins, derived from a surname that initially referred to someone who lived near a woodland clearing or a fortified place. The name …

Bricker sounds like an occupational name, a la Brooker and Bridger, but it's actually a surname indicating someone who lives near a bridge.

Bethannie is a feminine name that serves as an elaborated variant of Bethany, which originally referred to a biblical village near Jerusalem and derives from Hebrew, meaning 'house of figs …

Bethanie is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, representing a variation of Bethany. The name refers to the biblical village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament as the home …

Barns is a masculine name with origins as an English occupational surname, referring to someone who worked at or lived near a barn structure. The name carries rustic, pastoral associations …

An English surname derived from the word "hermitage", from a Greek word meaning "solitary". It originally denoted a person living near a hermitage.

Aiyana is a name that could easily cross cultures. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1999 and hovers near the bottom of the Top 1000.

A name with a rich history in Ancient Greece and Rome, Agrippina was the sister of Caligula and mother of Nero, who had her murdered. The original male version, Agrippa …

I've always loved the name Tuva, just how it sounds and all. Then the literary nerd in me is crazy about the name Aphra. When I discovered Elthea (also …

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Thanos originated as a short form of Athanasios, a Greek name meaning "immortal." It is composed of the elements a, a negative Greek prefix, and thanatos, meaning "death." St. Athanasius …

Templeten is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, likely derived from a surname that originally referred to someone who lived near or worked at a temple. This distinctive name …

Sanders is one of the S-ending surnames gaining traction as a first name for boys in the US. It jumped nearly 2000 points in popularity this year.

Some cutting-edge parents might revive Osbert as a substitute for Oscar. We like the "divinely brilliant" meaning. Cool or terminally nerdy? Your call. Osbert Sitwell, born Francis Osbert Sacheverell …

Noreena is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Noreen, the Irish diminutive form of Nora meaning "honor" or "light." The additional syllable gives …

This fresh variation of the classic Noel is beginning to rise along with the more familiar Noelle. In 2022, the name nearly quadrupled in popularity in the US and though …

Nathanuel is a masculine name representing a variation of the more common Nathan or Nathaniel, which come from the Hebrew name "Netan'el" meaning "gift of God." This unique spelling …

Nathanielle is a masculine name that appears to be an elaborate variation of Nathaniel, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Netanel meaning "gift of God." This extended form adds …

Nashira is one of those obscure space names that might rise along with such heavenly choices as Orion, Luna, and even Nevaeh. A giant star in Capricorn, Nashira is an …

In Welsh legend, Maelor Gawr ("giant") was a king and, as his name suggests, a giant, who lived on a hillfort near Aberystwyth in west Wales. The name is very …

Recently chosen by singer Elle King for her son. Lucky is a name that could see a considerable rise in the near future, as word names continue to heat up.

Langlee is an uncommon masculine name with Scottish geographic origins. Most likely derived from a place name in the Scottish Borders near Galashiels, where 'Langlee' refers to a 'long meadow …

It's difficult to imagine anyone using the first name Jonesy -- and in fact, in the most recent US tally, there were nearly 100 babies named Jones but none named …

Gwenora teeters on the line between unique gem and modern invention. But it's not a smoosh name fashioned from Gwen and Nora but an old Cornish form of Guinevere …

Gwennora is a feminine name with Celtic, particularly Cornish, origins. It combines elements of 'Gwen,' meaning 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed,' with 'nora,' possibly deriving from 'honor' or 'light.' This elegant …

Gissella is a variation of Giselle, a name of Germanic origin meaning "pledge" or "hostage" in its ancient context, though the negative connotations have faded over time. The spelling with …

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

Gavino is a masculine Italian name derived from the Latin name Gabinus, which was associated with the ancient city of Gabii near Rome. The name can also be linked to …

Ephigenia is a rare feminine name with Greek origins, derived from Iphigenia in Greek mythology—the daughter of Agamemnon who was nearly sacrificed to appease the goddess Artemis. The name …

In Greek mythology, Despoina is the daughter of Demeter and Poseidon. Associated with the veil and with fertility, Despoina was worshipped nearly exclusively at the Eleusinian Mysteries (the initiations for …

Darty is an unusual masculine name that could be derived from the surname Dart, which historically referred to someone who lived near a river dart (a fast-flowing stream) or …

Crosbie is a masculine name derived from a Scottish and English surname with Norse origins. It originally denoted someone who lived near a cross or at a crossroads, combining the …

Crighton is a masculine surname-turned-first name with Scottish origins, deriving from a place name meaning 'border settlement' or 'settlement near the border.' It belongs to the category of …

Clyffton is a masculine name that represents a distinctive spelling variation of Clifton, which originated as an English surname meaning 'settlement near a cliff' or 'town on a cliff.' The …

Clift is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from geographical features, specifically referring to someone who lived near a cliff or steep slope. As a first …

Burrows is primarily known as an English surname derived from the Old English 'burh' or 'burg,' referring to someone who lived near a hill or fortification. As a masculine given …

Betheny is a feminine name that serves as a spelling variation of Bethany, which has biblical origins as a place name near Jerusalem. The name is derived from Hebrew elements …

Bethanny is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Bethany, which comes from the Biblical place name for a village near Jerusalem. The original Hebrew meaning translates to 'house …

Ashbee is an unusual feminine name with English origins, likely derived from a surname that originally referred to someone who lived near an ash tree ('ash' combined with 'bee' or …

Annora is a noble name, a distinctive twist on its most essential form: Honor. Other variations to explore include Honora and Nora.

A rare Breton form of Éléonore, Adenora may appeal as an alternative to Adeline, Aurora, and Eleanor. With nicknames Addie and Nora, it makes a distinctive yet familiar option that …

Strong names for the non-princesses in your life. Most of these names also have literary ties because I'm a nerd.

Names from the Canadian supernatural crime drama, Lost Girl. I'm fairly certain one of the writers must be a name nerd, because there are some goodies here!

Whitlie is a modern feminine name of English origin, derived from the surname 'Whiteley' or 'Whitley,' which originally denoted someone who lived near a white meadow or clearing (from Old …

Velma likely originated as a phonetic spelling of the German name Wilma, itself derived from Wilhelmina. Velma Dinkley is a smart, if nerdy, character in Scooby Doo.

Valeria -- the original form of the name, used by early Christians --has been experiencing significant popularity in recent years. While Valeria was nearly always on the charts, the name peaked …

A virtuous name in Albanian, Trim has never appeared on the charts in the US. As an English word name, it's not negative, but sits somewhat awkwardly between the …

Shanda is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Yiddish culture, it derives from 'schande' meaning 'shame' or 'disgrace,' though this negative connotation isn't typically associated with the …