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Game of Thrones fans may recognize this as the name of the wily Wildling who helped protect Bran Stark for several seasons of the HBO show. George R.R. Martin …

In the US, Mandy may be a common girls' name, a Bobby Soxerish nickname for Amanda, but in the Latin community, it's a popular nickname for Armando, the Spanish …

Gerard, Gerry, and Jerry may be so far out they may never come back in the U.S., but Jerry-equivalent Jurre is a Top 100 name in The Netherlands.

Popular Indonesian name that may leave a young girl in an English=speaking country open to teasing.

An Asian name that may be thought of as an English word name, for better or worse.

Homely compound name which may be written as one word, two words (Mary Louise), or hyphenated (Mary-Louise). The original meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of …

Jewish parents in particular may be drawn to this quiet, composed name of the first king of Israel and the name of Saint Paul before his conversion. In modern times …

A child named Peale may have to endure more than a few banana jokes, but the Peales were a distinguished family of artists.

Concise and worldly, Olen may be viewed as either an elaboration of Ole or a masculine form of Olena, both of which are Scandinavian names, ultimately derived from the Old …

The surname name Jetson may have originated as a variation on Judson, a patronymic related to Jordan, but it is more familiar to most Americans as the last name of …

Huracan is the supreme Mayan god whose name inspired the hurricane. If Storm and Sky can make names, why not Huracan?

Sweet and southern-feeling, maybe thanks to Horton Foote, author of Tender Mercies and The Trip to Bountiful, not to mention the Dr. Seuss connection.

A viable choice that may be growing on your family tree. Hartman Turnbow was a part of Mississippi's "First Fourteen", the first group of African Americans who attempted to …

It's unusual, but that may be its best feature.

While Eric - or Erik - may feel more 'classic' and familiar, Erick has ranked consistently in US Top 1000 since 1945. It rose up the charts during Eric's heyday in …

The cool clipped Des may be the part of the name wave of the future, with midcentury names like Des and Vic and Stan riding back into style on the …

This Roman Emperor's name may once have been considered too grand for a baby but in an era of children called Atticus, Augustine, Valentine, Caspian, Thaddeus, and Maximus, Constantine …

Unusual biblical name that may be too close in sound to the feminine Mariah.

Graceful Indian choice that may sound feminine to the Western ear but is in fact the name of a male god. One form of worship of Surya that may be …

Sassy alternative to Cassandra -- maybe too sassy.

More unusual alternative to Maya, Raya has risen in popularity due to the introduction of the newest Disney Princess from the 2021 film Raya and the Last Dragon. One of …

Pleasant-sounding name that may be too close for some to Pandora.

Short and crisp, Nev may be a number of things: an alternative spelling to Irish Niamh, Spanish Nieves, and Italian Neve; a nickname for Geneva, Ginevra, Nevaeh, or Ginevra; an …

A pretty name that may pose pronunciation problems for non-French speakers or those who've never encountered it, but it is worth the effort. Pronounced meer-AY (or closer …

Homophonous with Mae and May, the beautiful (literally) Mei is poised to climb the charts. The hero of the 2022 Disney/Pixar film Turning Red is a Chinese-Canadian teen …

Pretty and unusual, Livana may find a lot more fans as parents look for alternatives to Number 1 Olivia. Livana was used for only seven baby girls in the US …

While for some, it may feel stuck in the shadow of the Dolly Parton song, Jolene re-entered the charts in 2010 and has seen increased use in recent years …

A rare name which may intrigue those who enjoy Adeline, Isadora, Dorothee, or Adelaide, Adorestine may be an elaboration of the French Adorée or a variation of Doris, Theadora, or …

While Avanoa might look may like a blend of popular Ava and Noa, it is also a Samoan word name, meaning "opportunity" or "access". Content creator Valaree Ahern chose this …

A rare choice that may inspire fans of Eddie, Esme, Edie, and Enya, Ednie may be considered a variation on the Hebrew Edna (meaning "rejuvenation, delight"); the vintage Edith via …

Light and bright, Lietta may be considered an elaborate Italian diminutive of Lia, which may in turn be variation of the Biblical Leah, or a short form of Rosalia and …

A poetic choice that may appeal to those who like Esmé but also the likes of Guinevere, Isolde, and Eluned, Esmerée is the name of a beautiful princess of Wales …

The spelling variation Greer may be much more popular, but this one might appeal to fans of Bryer and Brier. Given to 18 girls (and 8 boys) in the US …

Short and catchy, Tasi may be considered an ocean-inspired option, derived from Chamorro and used in Guam, Micronesia, and the Mariana Islands. Alternatively it may be a Samoan name …

This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.

On one hand, Noyan may be considered a title-turned-name, originally used in the Mongol Empire to refer to military leaders and chieftains with noble ancestry. On the other …

A modern creation, Saveah may have been inspired by choices like Savannah, Nevaeh, and Soleia. It may even be considered a blend of the aforementioned Savannah with classic Leah, giving …

Sweet and sparky but maybe a little bit stuck in the 90s for some, Bria is a nickname-y style choice with various origins. Unheard of until the 1970s, Bria …

While Anniston and Aniston may be used more often for girls in the US, this spelling has also appeared in the stats for boys over the years, albeit in very …

Unusual multicultural choice that may appeal to the artistically inclined. The bear meaning gives it a new trendy edge as an animal name.

A Zulu name that may also appear as Sandile, Andile, Ayanda, and Bandile, this name and its variants come from the Zulu, Xhosa, and Ndebele element anda, meaning "to increase …

Light and zippy, Imi may be familiar as a nickname for the Shakespearean Imogen, or for the Yoruba name, Imisioluwa. Alternatively, it is a standalone Greenlandic name, derived from the …

Melodic and bright, Helalia may be considered an elaborate form of the Arabic and Turkish Hilal meaning "crescent moon", adding to the glowing feel created by its sounds. Alternatively, it …

This rare, unisex name may appeal to those who love Leah, Lillian, Lily, and Lumi, but also those wanting to honor a family William or Liam. It comes from the …

Short and zippy, Ru may be familiar as a nickname for the likes of Ruby or Ruth, though more recently, it could has been considered as a concise and trendy …

This surname-style name may appeal to those who like the nickname Huck but find the literary long form Huckleberry too much for real-life usage. While the exact etymology …

This delicate floral name may originate from the Dutch word for flower, bloem, or as a Dutch variant of the Yiddish Blume / Bluma. An attractive and distinct choice regardless of …

Homophonous with Mae and May, Méi is a short and sweet heritage choice. While Mei can have multiple meanings, including beautiful, the diacritic mark on Méi (梅) clarifies the derivation …

Popular in Azerbaijan, Ni̇hat may mean "legacy", or it may mean "disposition, nature", via the Persian word nehad. An alternative form of the name, Nihad, also ranks in the Azerbaijani …

This lovely Hawaiian name may need some additional support for spelling and pronunciation.