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Kenza may feel perfectly in step with modern names like McKenzie and Kinsey and Kendra, but there was an 8th century Moroccan queen named Kenza so the name has deep …

Joan was the perfect name choice for one of the leading characters on Mad Men, being a quintessential girls' name of the period. A Top 10 name in the 30s …

One of Jacob’s perkier variations.

Hypnos is the personification of sleep in Greek mythology.

Hemera was the personification of day and one of the Greek primordial deities. She is the goddess of the daytime and,said to be the daughter of Erebus and Nyx …

Derived from the Persian element khandīdan, Hande is a joyful name, meaning to smile or laugh. A familiar choice in Turkey, Hande is notably borne by actresses Hande Erçel, Hande …

Derived from the Persian word for "turquoise", Firuzə is the Azerbaijani variation of Firouzeh or Firuza.

Fifi is a perfect name -- for a French poodle. But Fifi may seem more child-friendly as names like Coco and Lulu rise. Fifi in its fluffiness also balances the …

Eetu is a perennial favorite in Finland, but is rarely if ever used in the States - probably because of the unfamiliar (to most people) spelling and pronunciation.

Dozier means a person who lives near the willows or reeds. It may be an occupational name referring to a basket maker.

Borrowed from the Persian word čerâğ, Chirag is a Hindi boy's name common in India, and also the name of a classic '60s Bollywood film.

Deriving from the Persian name Jevad, Cavi̇dan is used nearly exclusively for boys in Azerbaijan, while the Turkish Cavidan is used mostly on girls.

Caroline is a perennial classic, one of the elite group of girls' names that's ALWAYS ranked among the Top 1000 and that's been in the Top 100 since …

Derived from the Persian masculine name, Jahan, in Azerbaijan, it is used as a feminine name and ranks in the Top 100 names for girls. It coincides with the Irish …

Björn is a pervasive Swedish name that can be found on popularity charts throughout Northern Europe and now in the US as well. There are too many renowned Björns (and …

Naming babies for personal heroes is the cool contemporary trend followed by Woody Allen when he honored New Orleans jazz clarinetist Sidney Bechet in his daughter's name--adding the …

A name from Persian mythology, Bahram is a strong option, associated with a Zoroastrian god of war. Subsequently, it has been used as the Persian name for the planet Mars …

Azra is a perennial favorite Arabic name for girls in Turkey, Bosnia and Croatia. In the West, Azra could become a fresher take on Virginia or a more feminine spin …

Amoy is a perennially popular girl name in Jamaica, where it's purported to mean "beautiful goddess". Despite its ubiquity on the island, Amoy has never been given to more …

A rare but perfectly usable surname name.

Derived from the personal name Adalhard.

A name of Persian, Turkish, Kazakh, and Uzbek origin, Alisher can be considered a compound name, blending the popular Arabic name Ali with the Persian shir meaning "sublime lion", or …

A name of Persian origin, Afsaneh has a whimsical meaning but a solid sound. Afsana is an alternative spelling of the name

Aban is the Persian word for the month of October, derived from the Avestan apes, meaning "the waters".

A perfect blend of vintage and modern, Thea fits in with the likes of Mia and Leah, but still stands out. Here are some alternatives!

My personal favourites: 2018 new list. Guilty Pleasure: Octavia May | Top Boys: Tyler George | Top Girls: Zara May

Names pertaining to Greek/Roman mythology, some of which are perfect for modern times, while others might not be great on the 2018-scene.

Personally, I like nicknames. They allow someone to go by different names to different people as they please. Some people find them infuriating for the same reason, though! This is …

Perfectly toned bodies and gleaming skin aside, many models who have strutted down the Victoria's Secret runway in their annual fashion show share incredibly cool, worldly, and unique names …

Less popular than Tess, perhaps because it coincides with a word for a long lock of hair, or because it rhymes with stress, Tress may nevertheless make a distinctive and …

Windswept and dramatic, but perhaps asking for trouble. Quite popular in Denmark and Sweden, where it derives from Stromr, which is a fairly common surname. Storm Thorgerson is a famous …

A popular name in Persian-speaking countries, such as Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. Sherine is also used in the Arab world including Egypt, where it is associated with the singer …

No longer a one-person name, as a number of parents have been inspired by basketball great Shaquille O'Neal to adopt it for their own future athletes.

Has lots of energy, perhaps due to its association with top tap dancer Savion Glover.

Remington Steele was the perfect name for an upper-crust action hero on 1980s television. Now, Remington is catching fire along with a new generation of predatory baby boy names …

Short and jaunty but perfectly tailored too, Raffi is a name that crosses cultures and blends styles. An appealing choice with its nickname-feel and established-but-contemporary vibe, Raffi …

The Roman equivalent of Persephone, making her a goddess of spring, and queen of the underworld. Also spelled Proserpine.

Striking and glamorous, though perhaps just plain Zara is intriguing enough.

The mythological queen whose perpetual weeping for her slain children turned her into a stone has always cast a pall over this name. Still, when other names with less-than …

Niloufar is a gorgeous Persian name used in Iran, Turkey (as Nilüfer), and Azerbaijan. It has many alternate spellings including Nilofar, which is used by Urdu speakers.

Top 100 choice in Puerto Rico.

This is a lovely Persian name for a rare, special girl.

A Slovene choice that periodically appears at the bottom of Slovenia's Top 100. It first appeared on the Slovenian charts in 2011, when parents started using Nal for its …

Miles, which has a permanent veneer of cool thanks to jazz great Miles Davis, is a confident and polished boys' name that's an American classic. Always ranking in the …

Deriving from a celestial Persian name, the moon-inspired choice is popular in Azerbaijan.

An update on Manfred perhaps, with a cool literary tie to Jane Austen's novel, Mansfield Park, Mansfield is an English surname, borrowed from a variety of places in England …

Lula has a firecracker personality, a singing and dancing extrovert. Interesting that Lulu was a Top 100 name when the Social Security list was born in 1880, but it's …

Bright and glowing name, perfect for a baby who arrived on a sunny day.

Lia variant popular in Puerto Rico.

A friendly Irish and Persian name chosen by Geena Davis for one of her twin boys, whose father is Iranian. Irish and Iranian has to be one of the most …