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Bethani is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of Bethany, which has biblical origins. The original name Bethany refers to a village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New …

Bayly is a feminine name with English origins, likely derived from the surname Bailey, which historically referred to a bailiff or someone who lived near a protective wall or bailey …

We can't pretend that this name is not indelibly linked to the Disney's eponymous character, at least in the USA; but it's not a negative connotation and …

Freya is one of the name stars of the past decade, rising through the Top 1000 in the US to rank near the Top 100. Freya has long been popular …

As of January 2013, here are my top contenders for boys. My husband and I are TTC so hopefully in the near future one of these will be put to …

Rody is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It can function as a diminutive of Roderick (meaning 'famous power' from Germanic elements), Rodney ('island near clearing' from English), or …

Raiane rose out of obscurity to become a Top 100 name in Brazil in both the 1990s and the 2000s, when it was given to nearly 100,000 babies collectivedly …

Nolande is an uncommon masculine name with French influences, possibly derived from the Old French name Nolant or as a variant of Roland with the negating prefix 'no-'. It may …

Nariyah is a beautiful feminine name of modern origin, possibly derived from Hebrew or Arabic linguistic roots. In Hebrew contexts, it may be connected to 'ner' meaning 'light' or 'lamp …

Montserrat is a Catalan name meaning ‘serrated mountain’. That may not be the most appealing meaning, but the exceptional beauty of the Montserrat mountain range near Barcelona, Spain might change …

Light and pretty, Mayli is a name with multiple origins that travels well and still feels fresh. In 2023, 60 girls were given the name, nearly double the number of …

Madia is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In some contexts, it's a variation of Madea or Medea from Greek mythology, though without the negative associations. In others …

According to exclusive Nameberry data, Logan is officially the Number 1 gender-neutral name in the US, but that statistic is somewhat misleading given that nearly 90 percent of the …

Jessabel is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Jezebel, blending elements of Jessica and Isabel. While the biblical Jezebel has negative connotations, Jessabel has emerged …

Dior has joined Chanel and Armani on the fashionista hit parade of names, appealing due to its designer quality, its succinct sound, and contemporary air. Nearly 400 baby girls were …

A light and breezy nature name that's currently in style limbo, despite its pleasant meaning, Dale was originally a surname, used for someone who lived near a valley. It …

A place and surname turned first name, as in aviator Cortlandt F. Bishop and four-star general Cortlandt V. R. Schuyler. Cortlandt was a village near modern-day Wijk bij …

Coburn is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname. It likely originated as a topographical surname for someone who lived near a stream or brook …

Naples-born Enrico Caruso was one of the greatest opera singers of all time. Recordings of his powerful singing voice are still in circulation today, nearly 100 years after his …

Most familiar as the name of Tony Soprano's wife, but she spelled it Carmela. In the contemporary US, both Carmella and Carmela are used in near-equal numbers, given …

Brookie as a masculine name is an uncommon diminutive form that likely derives from Brooks or Brooklyn. Originally an English surname meaning 'one who lives near a brook or stream …

Part Ashley, part Ainsley, part Annie, Ansley featured in the US Top 1000 from the late '90s until 2020. It peaked in 2011 when it nearly reached the Top 600 …

Achill is a masculine name with roots in Greek mythology, where Achilles was a legendary hero of the Trojan War, known for his strength and near-invulnerability except for his …

Woodley is a surname-turned-first-name with English origins, derived from Old English elements meaning "wood" and "clearing" or "meadow," literally describing someone who lived near a wooded clearing …

Walden is a recent entrant to the en-ending boys' names trend, a name that summons up placid images of Thoreau's two-year stay contemplating nature near Walden Pond …

Torez is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Torres, a Spanish surname meaning 'towers' or 'those who live near towers.' Alternatively, it …

A powerful, storied name, used by countless significant figures throughout history in Central and South Asia, whose appeal in the U.S. may be limited by its near-homonymy with …

The feminine version of the newly-stylish Roman -- and the longer form of the also-newly-stylish Romy -- would make a girls' choice that achieves that near-impossible balance of …

Readford is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, derived from an old English surname. It likely originated as a topographical surname denoting someone who lived near a reed-covered …

Pyke is a masculine name with strong Norse and English roots, originally derived from a surname with geographic origins. Historically, it referred to someone who lived near a pointed hill …

Borrowed from the Irish word for "new" and "modern", Nua could make a novel alternative to Nova or Neo, or to the similar sounding Noa and Nora. In Ireland, its …

Norene is a feminine name with Germanic origins, typically considered a variation of Noreen or Norine. These names derive from the Irish Nóirín, a diminutive of Nora or Honora, meaning …

… Nieves, and Italian Neve; a nickname for Geneva, Ginevra, Nevaeh, or Ginevra; an English and Turkish name meaning "new" (from Neville or Nevin); an Irish name meaning "holy" (from Nevan).

A unique Hebrew name, likely derived from the word nadav meaning "to give" or "to be generous", Nediva is a relation of the Biblical masculine names Nedabiah and Nadab. With …

Lockwood is an English surname turned first name with Old English roots, derived from 'loc' meaning enclosure and 'wudu' meaning wood, essentially describing someone who lived near an enclosed forest …

Kuiper is the Dutch form of Cooper ("barrel maker"), but it may be more prominently associated with the Kuiper Belt, a band of small space rocks near Neptune where many …

Dorr is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Old English 'dor' meaning 'door' or 'gate,' possibly indicating someone who lived near a prominent entrance …

All names bella have been popular in recent years, and though Clarabella suffers from its association with Clarabelle clown and cow, it may rise as those negative images fade.

Chayse is a modern masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Chase. Derived from a Middle English surname that originally referred to someone who lived near or hunted in …

An intriguing, mythological choice that may appeal to fans of Caspian, Cassian, and Castiel, Castalian is the name of a sacred spring in Greek legend, situated near Delphi. The spring …

Brookes is a masculine surname-turned-first-name of English origin, derived from the Old English 'broc' meaning 'brook' or 'stream.' Originally denoting someone who lived near a brook, it …

Amaris and Amarys are pretty modernized versions of the ancient Hebrew Amariah. Almost 300 baby girls were named Amaris in the US last year, along with nearly 100 boys, but …

Simple-yet-unusual name with a creative meaning. Actress Sanaa Lathan promoted it, and it was on the U.S. popularity list from 2003 to 2011. Shaquille O'Neal used …

Rudra is a lively Sanskrit name meaning "roaring", "howling", and "crying", though it is occasionally interpreted as meaning "frightening and fierce one". A popular boy name in Nepal, and India …

While the Rowan spelling is in the Top 1000 for both boys and girls, this spelling is much more unusual though maintains the same gender split at nearly four boy …

Riot has all the sounds of a trendy name — the first syllable that of trendy choices like Ryder, Ryker, and Rylan, rhyming with Wyatt. But the strong negative connotations of …

Radcliffe is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English place name meaning 'red cliff.' It began as a surname indicating someone who lived near a red …

A cheerful-sounding name from ancient Rome that would be an offbeat route to Poppy as a nickname. Poppaea Sabina was the second wife of the emperor Nero.

Perseus is an up-and-coming name with a plenty going for it, so it's no wonder it's almost tripled in usage since the 2010s. Given to nearly …

Noreene is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Noreen or Norine. These names derive from the Irish name Nóirín, a diminutive of Nóra (the Irish …