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… Virgin Mary. English variant Dulcie has a different pronunciation, and is significantly less popular in the US, given to 8 babies compared to the 438 girls called Dulce in 2024.

… without the Disney Cow association some people may have with Clarabelle. Nevertheless, this is the lesser used of the two, given to around 10 babies per year, compared to 30.

… 2005 to 2022. It peaked back in 2012 when it was given to around 770 babies, but has since been in decline. Given to around 230 girls in a recent …

… This playful variation gained recognition in the mid-20th century, partly influenced by the famous Barbie doll introduced by Mattel in 1959. While less formal than Barbara, Barby (with the …

… and offers an unusual route to clunky-cute nickname Aggie. Given to a handful of babies each year in the US, it is very quietly on parent's radar. From …

… as Buster, Minnie, and Bruce, which are vintage names that aren't yet fashionable for babies. The same goes for ugly names for cats, such as Merlin and Garfield. What …

… in some way another connected to the ever-growing vegan movement. There's bound to be many future vegan babies out there, so why not give them a veggie name?

… trend: so crusty and uncool that they feel fresh and ahead of the curve for babies. Not quite vintage, these names might be plucked from family trees and used as …

… created Nameberry invented the whole concept of cool names with the book Cool Names for Babies. Our lists of cool names include badass baby names for boys and geezer names …

… someone who names fictional people for a living can make mistakes when naming real live babies.  Like when she named her three sons: Eli, his brother William, and his other …

… are official US statistics, and the most popular first letter overall, with one in eight babies getting a name that starts with A. B Boys’ names were led by J …

… we can start right here within the Nameberry family and take a look at the babies that YOU named last year! Nameberry readers love a wider variety of names than …

… spelling in particular feels in line with trending Arlo and is most evenly divided by gender, with 100 babies of each sex given the name in the US last year.

… possible object of meditation. One of the rare flower names counted among names for autumn babies, Chrysanthemum is also one of the most unusual nature-themed girl names starting with …

… a break from the charts, Yair in particular is quietly gathering attention. Given to 182 babies in 2023, Yair is simple and distinctive and fits in with the recent interest …

… traditional in Japanese naming practices. The 'Take' element often derives from the Japanese word for 'bamboo' (竹), symbolizing resilience, flexibility, and strength despite adversity. The 'yo' ending is common in …

… the pantheon of possibilities because of its association with narcissism. But narcissa is December's flower of the month, so Narcissa and Daffodil theoretically make perfect names for December babies.

… and as the Norwegian and Danish form of the word, it was given to 15 babies in the US in a recent year. As a word, it refers to a …

… God") and donné ("given"), making this a spiritual choice. Also given to a handful of babies each year in the US, it is notably borne by Congolese footballer Dieudonné "Dieumerci …

… in 1999. Used predominantly on girls, but occasionally on boys too, Jalyric combines the musical word lyric with the popular prefix Ja. In 2023, it was given to 10 babies.

… often than it was in the previous year, when it was given to just 25 babies. Mormon women's activist and author Neylan McBaine may played a role in introducing …

… Preston, Boston, and similar, it was a fast rising choice in 2025, given to 78 babies compared to 21 the year prior. Also the name of a hearing aid brand …

… neutral names and nonbinary names, but names in the nonbinary group are used equally for babies of any sex and do not identify with either gender, such as Charlie and …

… quarter, meaning it’s time for our report on the names chosen for their Spring babies by Berries in April, May and June, as reported in the Forums.  As always …

… largest number of people get pregnant!) thinking about what they’re going to name their babies in the year ahead. What new baby names will start appearing on birth certificates …

This week’s news includes unique names inspired by the Tiger Woods victory plus what’s happening in places like California, Cornwall, Paris and other parts of the world. Extra …

Laramie is a Western place-name with French origins that is growing in use for both genders-- it's currently two to one in favor of the female side-- the …

Asher is of course a very popular Biblical boys' name, but Australian actress Asher Keddie puts this in the girls' column too. Nearly 70 baby girls were named Asher in …

Created from two classics, Jamarcus - also written as JaMarcus - is a smoosh name with strong, tough meaning. The name peaked in the 2000s and has since fallen down the US …

A musical name with a cool and slightly edgy sound, Rhythm would fit in with Anthem, Lyric, Riff, and Drummer. First appearing in the US stats in the early 2000s …

Parents seeking alternatives to popular Ryan have flocked to this soundalike name, which peaked at #146 in 2011. Blending in elements of Nolan and Riley too, it remains in the …

Huxley is definitely rising as a surname name, with its X that makes almost any name cooler. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015. The modern nicknames Hux …

Cool and edgy but with a gentle sound, Elion is likely a variation of Elyan, Elian, or Elias. Chosen for just 15 boys in 2023, it more than quadrupled in …

An increasingly popular spelling of Carson, Karson feels at home with Kayden, Kieran, and Kai. While the Carson spelling sits just outside the Top 100 and is used three times …

A Finnish word name with the whimsical meaning of "fairy tale, fable, story", Satu has been used in Finland since the beginning of the 20th-century, though its peak was …

The Spanish word for the number three, not to be confused with the French très (tray) meaning "very", Tres has been used as a boy name in the US since …

Not an SOS but a short form of the Danish word for sister — søster — meaning this anme could be compared to the English "Sis". It entered the Top 50 …

Used to describe an amazingly beautiful person and a surprisingly good day or event, Stunner also also in the scifi series, Dune as a type of weapon. Similar in vibe …

With the cool and spiritual Creed on the rise and boy names ending in -n very much in style, it makes sense that Creeden had one of the biggest relative …

There’s less and less difference between pet names and baby names. The most popular puppy names of 2013, according to the website Vetstreet, include a lot of names trendy …

By Abby Sandel Most Mondays, I write about nine baby names in the news. Over 51 weeks, that’s a grand total of 459 names. Celebrity birth announcements make up …

Josiah, but with a bit of Jasper, Jasiel, and Jamar thrown in. With Josiah entering the Top 100 in 2008, Jasiah has also seen increased popularity since it entered the …

Unisex variant of Everett, influenced by famous bearers like entrepreneur Everette Taylor and country musician Leon Everette. While Everett is overwhelmingly male, Everette is used for two boys for every …

While Laramie is a Western place-name of French origin that is getting more popular for both genders-- it's currently running two to one in favor of the girl …

Strong and modern, Cade shot up the popularity lists around the millennium—it was as high as Number 201 in 2001. Now, it has declined in popularity slightly, but nevertheless …

A concise choice with a hint of chic, Sabine is the French, Dutch, and German form of the Latin Sabina. While it has never charted in the US, Sabine saw …

A distinctive mythological name. likely derived from the Maya elements of ix and chel meaning "lady" and "rainbow" respectively, Ixchel was a Mayan Goddess associated with the moon, pregnancy, medicine …

Part Kayce, part Wayne, Canadian ice hockey player Wacey Rabbit may have introduced people to this name, while more recently bull rider Wacey Schalla may have influenced its upward spike …

A name of unknown etymology, with roots in European history. Ivan Asen I (also known as Asen I) was a medieval Bulgarian emperor whose name was given to several successors …

Stylish boy name Knox with an (almost inevitable) -leigh/-lee-/ley makeover. This name has been given to over 30 girls since it first entered the US stats in 202 …