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Rains is an uncommon masculine name derived from a surname that originally referred to someone who lived in a rainy region or near a boundary (from the Old English 'rein …

Olympic skier Picabo Street was allowed to choose her name at the age of three, and picked it possibly (a) after a nearby Idaho town or (b) because she loved …

Norline is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining the prefix "Nor-" (found in names like Nora or Norma) with the popular feminine suffix …

A multicultural femininization of two similar but separate names, Nazara could make a spiritual choice that may appeal to fans of Azariah, Neriah, Nadira, and Zahra. From its Russian, Ukrainian …

Meade is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'meadow' or referring to someone who lived near a meadow. Alternatively, it may have evolved …

Marlin is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. It derives primarily from English surname traditions, originally denoting someone who lived near a small lake (mere) or possibly from …

An interesting and rhythmic name often heard in the Native American community; in fact,in the Gold Rush era in California and Nevada, it was so common that it became …

Gisell is a feminine name of Germanic origin, a variant of Giselle, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' in its ancient context, though the negative connotations have long disappeared. The name gained …

Clayborney is an unusual masculine name likely derived from the English surname Clayborne or Claiborne, which originally referred to someone who lived near a clay stream ('clay' + 'bourne' meaning stream …

For a generation, this name will always be linked to 1990s hit TV series Friends. Whether this is a positive or a negative will depend on your fondness for the …

Burch is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from an Old English surname that originally referred to someone who lived near a birch tree or in a birch …

Bethanee is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Bethany, which originates from the Biblical place name for a village near Jerusalem. The traditional Bethany derives from Aramaic …

Aylah is a spelling variant of the on trend Ayla, sharing that -ah ending with other current favorites like Delilah, Savannah, and Norah. Currently in the UK Top 800 and …

Antonia is stronger than most feminized boys’ names, reflecting the pioneer spirit of Willa Cather's classic novel My Antonia. Antonia is hovering near the bottom of the US popularity …

Great baby names for my friend AaronBurrsirr so they may be able to get a child in the near near future of 2 days. I have been really hoping that …

Willey is primarily a surname derived from Old English origins, related to 'wilig' meaning 'willow tree' or possibly referring to someone who lived near a willow grove. As a given …

Scottlyn gives the once widely-used Scott a new lease of life, by blending it with the trendy -lyn suffix. Currently given to nearly 70 girls each year, when considered …

Pablo, the commonly used Spanish version of Paul, has the added bonus of some fantastic artistic bearers: painter Picasso, cellist Casals, and poet Neruda. Pablo has been consistently in the …

An intriguing name with a floral meaning, Nóinín is the Irish word for "daisy". Occasionally used as a sweet diminutive for Onóra, or Nora, and sometimes written as Noneen, it …

Natanya is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'natan' meaning 'gift' or 'he gave.' It's closely related to the Israeli city Netanya, which carries the same meaning …

Nadie is an uncommon feminine name with Spanish origins, derived from the Spanish word 'nadie' meaning 'nobody' or 'no one.' Despite its seemingly negative connotation in Spanish, as a personal …

Milford is a masculine name of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'mill by the ford' - referring to a river crossing near a mill. This toponymic name follows …

A surname-style choice that could work as an alternative to Marshall, Mason, or Arden. A topographical name referring to someone who lived near the boundary of a valley, it …

First used for Norse invaders, this name, along with the similar Lachlan, is an attractive, worldly, and unusual choice — despite connections to the Nevada gambling resort.

Julissa is a Spanish version of Julia used mostly in Latin America. It peaked in the 1990s and early 2000s and now hovers near the bottom of the Top 1000.

Jezzybell is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern, creative spelling variation of Jezebel. Unlike the biblical Jezebel, which carried negative connotations as a wicked queen in …

Jezybell is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern, creative variation of Jezebel. While the biblical Jezebel has historically carried negative connotations, this distinctive spelling creates distance …

Graves originated as an English surname derived from Middle English 'grave' or 'greve,' referring to either a steward/bailiff or someone who lived near a grove of trees. As a …

After being one of the hot upscale surnames of the nineties, Garrett has left the Top 100 and this streamlined spelling is dawdling near the bottom of the Top 1000.

If Frederick feels too heavy, the Spanish and Italian has more energy. It's a long-term Top 20 name in Italy, and has neat nicknames like Fredo in Italian …

Cotten is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English surname, traditionally referring to someone who worked with cotton fabric or lived near a cottage (an alternate etymology). As …

A brisk and beachy word name, conjuring up rugged shorelines and sandy, summery holidays. While Cove seems to have bounced back from its negative (Covid) associations, Coast might be an …

The name of the guardian angel in It's a Wonderful Life is rarely heard the rest of the year because of its studious, near-nerdy image, but this could …

Brigg is a masculine name with strong Germanic and Norse roots. It may have originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a bridge, derived from the Old …

Betheney is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Bethany, which originates from a biblical place name referring to a village near Jerusalem. The name carries deep historical …

Barren is a masculine name with English language origins, derived from the word meaning 'unproductive' or 'desolate.' While the term traditionally has somewhat negative connotations related to infertility or emptiness …

Avner is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'father of light' or 'my father is a lamp,' composed of 'av' (father) and 'ner' (light or lamp). It appears in …

An alternative spelling to the highly popular Aubrey that entered the US Top 1000 back in 2001 and peaked in 2012 when it neared the Top 300. More recently, it …

A variation of the Ancient Greek Athanasius, Atanas has the powerful meaning of "immortal". Drawn from the Greek elements thanatos ("death") and the negative prefix, a, this Bulgarian and …

Arafat is primarily an Arabic masculine name that gained international recognition through Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The name derives from the Mount Arafat near Mecca, a significant location in Islamic …

Alora combines a number of stylish elements: the pretty Al- beginning of Alice, Alessia, and Alma, the -ora ending of Aurora, Elora, and Nora, and a multicultural feel, owing to …

Names in this category are bards and poets, readers and writers and dreamers, hopeless romantics, indolent shepherds sleeping while their flock roams nearby. Colors and textures are green and gold …

Seda is one of those simple-but-exotic names that some sources say is Armenian is origin but that is common in Turkey and nearly unknown in the US. Only …

Noakes is a conjunction of the Middle English phrase atten okes, meaning "at the oaks." It became a surname for people who, appropriately, lived near oak trees. Today it's …

With Natalie and Natalia in the US Top 100, it is not a surprise for spelling variations to gain popularity. Nataly was given to nearly 300 baby girls in 2023 …

Mayar is one of those names that has a host of different meanings across cultures. It's the name of a tribe and several places near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border …

Jorah, a Biblical name with a lovely nature-related meaning, might make a fresher alternative to the overused Jordan. It's similar to the feminine Nora, Cora, and Laura, but …

Herta is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'earth' or 'strength.' It shares roots with the name of Hertha or Nerthus, an ancient Germanic earth goddess …

A mythological choice with a fresh sound, Frej is a variant of Freyr, the Norse god of fertility, sunlight, and peace. While it's nowhere near as popular as the …

Before there was the campy TV Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, Elvira was the long-suffering wife of Don Juan, and remnants of those negative, gothic images still cling to …