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With Isabel getting so popular, parents are searching for new varieties of the name, and Isabeau is one that makes a lovely French twist. Isabeau of Bavaria was the wife …

The sweet and stylish Maeve, paired with that enduring -lynn suffix, in the style of Emberlynn, Jazlynn, and Kaylynn. It has a variety of meanings depending on which of Lynn …

St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and her feast day on January 25 is the equivalent of Valentine's day in Wales. The short form Dwyn may …

If you feel, as many parents do, that Gabby or Gabi is too harsh a short form for the mellifluous name Gabriella, try Brie, Brielle, or Briella.

A spunky nickname name for parents with showbiz aspirations for their daughter.

The name of a Biblical patriarch who lived to be 969 years old, Methuselah is (understandably, perhaps) a rare choice, though it has seen some usage in Kenya, Nigeria, and …

The name of a state park in Washington known for its waterfalls, and the name of a lake in Oregon too, Olallie is a Chinook word meaning "berry". There is …

One-of-a-kind yet part of the popular crowd, Leodis is a totally unique choice that fits in with the trending Leo- names of today. Keke Palmer chose it …

Well-used spelling of Amara, particularly among those using the Arabic variation of the name.

A breezy, unique name — between Paris and Ferris — worn by Nevada-born BMX cyclist Perris Benegas. Perris is from the same root as Peter so could make an honor name …

A mixture of Patriotic names, Australian place names, Australian Aboriginal names, names traditionally associated with Australia, names of famous Australian's and names Australian's love.

Reading books in the park, strawberries, picnics, flowers... names that embrace the power of living a soft life.

Lasting, classy, melodic, good pairers and easy enough to spell and say, it's hard to go wrong with a two-syllable name.

Girl names to pair with Italian last name. Likes Greek, English, Italian and Roman derived names.

For the most part, I like to find baby names that aren't way out there, but that also stand out and are unique!

For many parents, girl names (and boy names too) should carry more than an attractive sound and appealing image; they should have real history behind them, such as Aurora and …

… like Cairo (containing cool "Kai"). {"sys"=>{"id"=>"NCLeSDVAUMLm7lxLu5hL0", "type"=>"Link", "linkType"=>"Entry"}} Modern Names Southeastern Parents Love Parents in Southeastern states are embracing baby names with cool, modern sounds such …

… Ryland Leonardo → Leandro Walker → Warner Jaxon → Maxon Micah → Adlai Everett → Evander Robert → Albert Enzo → Elio Parker → Parson Jeremiah → Jericho Jose → Rey Colton → Coleson Luka → Rafa Easton → Edison Landon → Langston Jordan …

Today’s multi-part question of the week is all about us—we’re asking you what you like best about Nameberry.  Answer any or all: What has been your …

These physician parents are hard at work responding to the global pandemic. Let’s help them find some great international boy names due later this month! Alyssa writes: We have …

As part of our recent 10th anniversary celebrations, we took a lingering look back across a whole decade of brilliant Babyberry birth announcements: from sweet, vintage Vera Adelaide to suave …

The form of Anastasia used in parts of Central Europe.

A relatively common double-barreled pairing for Turkish boys.

Sweeter and less serious than its parent name, Ilma.

This phonetic spelling of Drew feels particularly distanced from the original classic Andrew. Jrue, along with other phonetic "Jr" names such as Jream, is on the rise in the US …

The Greek St. Stylianos is the patron saint of children. Molly Ringwald used it as the middle name for her son Roman.

Penryn is the name of a parish in Cornwall, the peninsula in the southwest of England.

There's more than one reason why parents might consider this rising name for a daughter. George Eliot was the pen name of English writer Mary Ann Evans, one of …

Sondre is a Scandinavian male name, particularly popular in Norway. It derives from the Old Norse name 'Sundri,' which is related to the word for 'south' or 'southern.' Historically, it …

Talented actress Rooney Mara (originally born Patricia Rooney) has single-handedly transformed this Gaelic surname into a wearable and elegant girls' name. Often said to mean "red-haired", the original …

This Hebrew name deserves consideration by parents looking for a traditional by underused girls name with a gorgeous meaning. Made up of the elements lev and i, meaning "heart" and …

Samiya is a name used by parents of both Arabic and African ancestry. Spelling variations include Samiyah, Samiah, and Samia.

Svend is a masculine Scandinavian name, particularly common in Denmark and Norway. It derives from the Old Norse name Sveinn, meaning "young man" or "boy." Historically, it was borne by …

We can't get past the odd part of this name.

Overwhelmingly feminine in the US, where parent name Mackenzie is wildly popular, but masculine in the UK, where Kenzie ranks among the Top 1000 names for baby boys.

Cajsa is a feminine Scandinavian name, particularly popular in Sweden. It originated as a Nordic variant of Katarina (Katherine), developing as a distinct given name over centuries. Pronounced approximately as …

This name is growing in popularity, partly because of its tie to hipster musician Sufjan Stevens; is also related to Abu Sufyan, a figure from early Islamic history.

Could Simeon be the next Gideon? Parents seeking a less simple form of Simon might consider this biblical appellation that was chosen by Wynton Marsalis for his son. Simon is …

An evocative, windswept choice that is part of the third generation of western-influenced names, picking up where first Jesse and then Dakota left off, though with a slight feminine …

The name Persia derives from Avestan Parsa, the name of the Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into southern Iran in about 1000 BCE. Perseus feels more namelike.

Pastor might be a brother for Parson and Deacon.

This is a straightforward choice for parents looking to honor their Greek ancestry.

Paddie is a diminutive form of Patrick, originating from Irish roots. The name Patrick comes from the Latin 'Patricius' meaning 'nobleman,' and Paddie emerged as an affectionate nickname variant. While …

Olav is a masculine Scandinavian name, particularly popular in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. It derives from the Old Norse name Óláfr, composed of the elements 'ancestor' and 'heir' or 'descendant …

The Basque form of Julian is pared down and may appeal to parents looking for a less-syllabic option. It’s not typically used outside of Spain, but it would …

Janko is a Slavic masculine name particularly common in Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, and other South Slavic countries. It originated as a diminutive form of Jan, the Slavic version of John …

Hervé was a legendary French saint, patron of the blind, who performed many miracles -- it's a lot more sophisticated than the English Harvey.

Saint Germain, the intellectual center of Paris, lends the name a creative aura. But most Americans would say jer-mayn. The Latin Germanus may mean sprout or bud, or brother.

Demyan is a masculine Slavic name, particularly common in Russia and Ukraine. It derives from the Greek name Damian (Δαμιανός/Damianos), which means 'to tame' or 'subdue.' The name gained …

We'll have our sherry in the parlor, please, Bainbridge.