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Ultra-classic, biblical James is always in style. He has never left the US top 20, and currently ranks 3rd. Here are some great alternative names!

Almost all my names are international ones, I like names I've never heard of and that aren't made up or trendy, so you'll probablyfeel you've …

Names that make you say "oh, I like that" or "hmmm, never heard of it but that would be refreshing to hear!"

The Zuni are a Native American tribe with origins in the American southwest, near the Zuni River valley. The tribe has been farming and living in the Zuni River valley …

Briefly popular in the 1910s and 20s, Wava is an unusual choice that nevertheless the familiar elements of Ava, Eva, Waverly, and Ocean. While the exact origins of the name …

Vardiel is an uncommon name with possible roots in Armenian, Hebrew, or other Near Eastern naming traditions. While definitive information about its origin is limited, it may be related to …

Tyrell is kind of part Tyrone and Tyler, part Terrell, though it has never made the US Top 1000. As a form of Terrell it means "to pull", from the …

Timberly emerged on the charts in 1960 as an alternative to Kimberly. It never caught on and has been given to no more than 25 baby girls each year since …

This gender neutral directional name joins North, Easton, and Westley et al. Split nearly evenly between the sexes, we imagine it would work best if you live in a southern …

Standard Latin classic that brings some flair to the basic boy name Robert. Nearly 4000 baby boys are still named Robert in the US each year, many of them undoubtedly …

The name of Rip Van Winkle – and Rip (born Elmore) Torn – will probably never be ready for further consumption, if only because of the implications of R. I. P. The …

Peregrine is considered to be an elegantly aristocratic name in England, but has never made it to the U.S., where it has been seen as extravagantly eccentric. In the …

Pathalan is a rare Irish name derived from the somewhat-less-rare Bartholomew. Nearly 30 baby boys were named Bartholomew in the US last year, but none were named Parthalan.

Popular in the Hispanic community, unlike its English cousin. It has been very near the bottom of the US Top 1000 for the last three years.

A sleek, sharp name that travels well, it likely derives from the Sanskrit nava, meaning "new, fresh". Navin and Naveen are masculine forms.

Nathanyel is a unique variation of Nathaniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Netanel, meaning "gift of God." This distinctive spelling incorporates elements of both the original Hebrew and various …

Nataniel represents a distinctive variation of Nathaniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Netan'el meaning 'gift of God.' This spelling variation maintains the name's biblical connections while offering …

Nakii is a masculine name with potential origins in Native American languages, possibly Navajo or other indigenous cultures, though specific etymological roots are not widely documented. The double 'i' ending …

While it may sound a little dated, Lamar is a name that has never been outside the US Top 1000, but it is in danger of falling off the list …

Only about 1 percent of babies named Christian are girls, but that was nearly 50 baby girls in the US last year so the name is not unknown. The Kristian …

Jamais is an unusual masculine name that derives from the French word meaning 'never.' Unlike most personal names, which typically convey positive wishes or attributes, Jamais has an inherently negative …

Dova is a simple but unusual name sometimes heard in Israel but virtually never in the US. Not a single girl was named Dova or Doveva in the US last …

Bryar is a respelling of Briar, a trendy botanical name that is used nearly equally for girls and boys. About 50 baby girls were named Bryar last year, compared with …

Bethaney is a variation of Bethany, a name derived from the biblical village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. The name …

The Spanish form of Andrew is popular enough in the US to rank near the Top 200. As Andrew, Andy, and Drew feel less fresh, Andres is still up-and …

I love hipster names. I don't think the term should carry a negative connotation, because who can resist such hipster gems as Oscar or Lola? Not I! So here …

Zoe is one of those surprising names that has been on the Top 1000 nearly every year since 1880, but it's only since the turn of this century that …

This name, whose sweet and fragrant floral essence has always been widespread across the Near Eastern world, has now landed on US popularity lists in a variety of spellings. It …

Wilfredo has been consistently used in Hispanic and Latino communities for generations, though it's never reached extreme popularity. The name carries a dignified, traditional quality while remaining distinctive. Wilfredo …

Vesuvius is an unusual masculine name derived directly from Mount Vesuvius, the famous volcano near Naples, Italy, known for its catastrophic eruption in 79 CE that destroyed Pompeii. The name …

This elegant Finnish feminization of Wendell is one of those rare names that has never appeared on the US official charts, but is straightforward to spell and say. It has …

Uğur is a Turkish masculine name pronounced as 'oo-ur' with the 'ğ' being nearly silent. It carries the powerful meaning of 'good luck,' 'good fortune,' or 'prosperity' in Turkish …

As modern "smoosh" names go, Starlynn is not bad. Over the past two years nearly 40 American girls have been given this name. There may be some confusion with the …

Skyla is the most feminine form of the Skylar / Sklyer trend - little Skyla will never be mistaken on paper for a boy.

Shaq is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, whose nickname 'Shaq' became widely known. The name is a shortened form of Shaquille, which …

Rishan is a masculine name with multicultural origins, found in several cultures including Indian, Nepali, and Sri Lankan traditions. In Sanskrit-based languages, it can relate to 'ray of light …

Podrick Payne is something of a Zelig character in Game of Thrones -- though he's never been all that prominent, he's popped up in many scenes in many different …

Peg is a nostalgic turn-of-the-last-century nickname, sociable but slight. Like near-identical twin Peggy, Peg is in mothballs.

An unlikely choice, but in this era of Apple, Navy, Golden, and Mint, you never know. In fact, Orange does have some historical grounding as a feminine name, appearing in …

A rare twist on modern favorites like Oliver and Alexander, this elaborate option is nevertheless familiar to most people as the surname of the eminent wandmaker Garrick Ollivander, from the …

Niel is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Neil or Neal. It has ancient Celtic origins, derived from the Irish name Niall, which possibly means "champion …

Navit is a feminine name with Hebrew origins. It is derived from the word 'navah' meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasant.' The name can also be interpreted as 'oasis' or 'dwelling place …

Nathaniella is a feminine elaboration of Nathaniel, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Netan'el meaning 'gift of God.' This feminine variant emerged as part of the trend of …

Nakai is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins, most prominently from Native American Navajo language where it means 'wanderer' or 'one who travels.' In Japanese, it can be written …

Jobina may be the female version of Job, but it doesn't carry the same negative weight as that of the biblical martyr -- in fact, few would get the connection …

Along with Shem and Japheth, a son of Noah with a name that's almost never used -- for more obvious reasons than those of his brothers.

Graca, typically written in Portuguese as Graça, is a stylish virtue name that has never made the charts in the US. The pronunciation rhymes with the Spanish word "casa."

If Angel is too popular for you, this super-rare related name might appeal, never given to more then 6 boys per year in the US.

Dyce is a masculine name with Scottish geographic origins, derived from a place name near Aberdeen, Scotland. The place name likely comes from the Gaelic word meaning 'south land' or …

Christina, a pretty and feminine, crystal clear classic, may be trending downward, but it's never out of style and its extra syllable does keep it fresher feeling than Christine …