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This Russian name was created by Communist parents looking to reject traditional names (it is believed to derive from the French surname Jaures). One notable bearer is Nobel prize winner …

An obscure Old Testament name used by parents of 75 boys in 2016, Oziel could be a distinctive route to fashionable nickname Oz.

More often used as a boys' name, parents have also been choosing Austin for their little girls - as the 176 female Austins born in the US in 2022 demonstrate. May …

The name of a late-5th-century Patriarch of Antioch.

A top name in Iceland, while its parent name Alvar, ranks highly in Sweden and Finland.

Kick is a word name that some parents might use for their baby in utero — akin to Bean or Booboo — but it's increasingly being heard as a word name …

Biblical names are expanding (literally) as some parents move on from Isaiah and Elijah to more elaborate choices with simple short forms like Jed and Zeb. If you like this …

Jacob meets Jakob meets Kobe -- and apparently, parents in 2013 are fans. It rose 153 spots to break into the Top 1000, making it one of the year's fastest …

Aidan in all its many splendored varieties, particularly Aiden, had a spectacular rise up the list, and the phonetic Ayden came along for the ride. It is also used in …

Venezuelan telenovela actress Coraima Torres inspired many parents in the early 1990s to use her name. It is thought to be a blend of Cora + Roraima (a mountain on the …

Tawana is a feminine name that gained particular popularity in the United States during the 1970s. Its etymology is not definitively established, but several possible origins exist. One theory suggests …

Zion has taken off in recent years, particularly after singer Lauryn Hill used it for her son back in 1997 and incorporated the name into a hit song. It combines …

Biblical names are expanding (literally) as some parents move from Isaiah and Elijah to more elaborate choices with simple short forms, like Jedidiah and Zebediah. Zebediah, or Zebadiah, is the …

Has been used in the past by parents wishing to invoke the blessing and protection of all the saints, also given to boys born on November 1, All Saints' Day.

With the prevailing popularity of Samuel, some parents are considering this more (literally) powerful biblical name, which shares the desirable nickname of Sam. Samson was, of course, the supernaturally strong …

Saint Roch -- pronounced like rock -- is the patron saint of dogs. Roch is definitely one of the coolest saints' names, but many Americans will say it like roach and not …

Morrison is one of the more uncommon patronymics; it could be used to honor an ancestral Morris, or one of the well-known surnamed Morrisons: Toni, Jim or Van.

Kyle is still appreciated by thousands of parents each year for its combination of simplicity, strength, and style; it was in the Top 20 for most of the nineties. As …

Knud is a traditional Scandinavian masculine name, particularly common in Denmark and Norway. It's a variant of Canute or Knut, derived from the Old Norse name Knútr, meaning "knot …

There's a whole quarry of rocky names parents are now considering: Slate, Flint, etc. , but this one is particularly hard-edged and problematic.

Eann is a masculine name with Celtic, particularly Irish and Scottish Gaelic origins. It's likely a variant of Ian or Eoin, which are forms of John, ultimately meaning 'God …

The cool clipped Des may be the part of the name wave of the future, with midcentury names like Des and Vic and Stan riding back into style on the …

Attractive Indian name unfamiliar to most Western parents.

This name is a fabulous option for parents looking for a victorious name but who find Victor just a little too obvious. This name can also be spelled Kearney.

Amerika is an uncommon masculine name with patriotic associations to the United States of America. The name represents a creative spelling variant of 'America,' likely chosen by parents desiring a …

Say Virginie they way they do in Paris -- VAIR-zhin-ee -- and it sounds elegant and appealing. But Americans might pronounce it like virgin-y, which is a no-go.

Now that Violet is becoming more popular, parents are starting to explore same-but-different options such as the French Violette, which would properly be pronounced with a long e …

An uncommon Irish-accented surname that seems particularly well suited to a girl. Tierney Sutton is a well-known jazz singer. Tierney, in its original Tiarnach form, was the name …

Taliesin is a name an architecture-minded parent could love, because of its close association with Frank Lloyd Wright.

Peaceful, calm, and untroubled: these are qualities parents may be hoping for, either on their parenting journey or in their child’s life. The name Serenity encapsulates these hopes, conjuring …

Morwynna is a feminine name with Celtic, particularly Welsh and Cornish, origins. It derives from 'morwyn,' meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin,' sometimes associated with sea maidens in Celtic folklore. The additional …

Morwina is a feminine name of Celtic, particularly Cornish, origin. It's derived from elements meaning 'sea' and 'white, fair, or blessed' - potentially translating to 'fair maiden of the sea …

In Mandaeism, Hag and Mag are a pair of demons typically mentioned together; Hag being male, and Mag being female.

A spelling variant of Lydia used in parts of Southern & Eastern Europe.

Now that Lily has become hugely popular, parents in love with this flower name are looking further afield for substitutes such as Liliane and Liliana.

Kyle is stronger and sharper, though many parents will prefer the more distinctly feminine Kyla for their daughters. Kyla may owe much of its popularity to trendy cousin Kayla.

Seaella is a newly created compound name, pairing the word "sea" with the suffix -ella. Similar in sound to Sienna, Ciella, and Sierra, it has various meanings, depending on which …

Gwennora is a feminine name with Celtic, particularly Cornish, origins. It combines elements of 'Gwen,' meaning 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed,' with 'nora,' possibly deriving from 'honor' or 'light.' This elegant …

Popular Spanish name that relates to the patron saint of Mexico. It could conceivably, like Soledad and Consuelo, cross the border into multicultural territory, but the name's decline since …

While actress Glenn Close didn't inspire many parents to give their daughters her name in particular, she did help launch a general trend toward boy names for girls.

Frederica is an interesting possibility for the parent unintimidated by its old-fashioned formality, and who can appreciate the vintage charm and verve lurking beneath its stuffiness. The name emerged …

In France it's sometimes bestowed as a patriotic gesture; in English-speaking places it has an air of genteel sophistication.

In ancient Rome, Cornelia was considered the paragon of womanly virtue, making it a handsome name with an excellent pedigree. It's rare today, so if you want a name …

Upper-crusty nickname occasionally used in Britain, particularly in 1930s novels featuring significant garden party scenes, but eclipsed here by Carrie et al.

Although feminizations ending in "ette" are not particularly popular now, Bernadette is a pleasant, feminine, but strong name that doesn't feel prohibitively dated. And though strongly associated with the …

Attractive translation of Beatrice, popular with Hispanic parents. Beatriz is currently a Top 10 girl name in Portugal. The original Latin form of the name, Beatrix, was in early sources …

A sassy, spunky name for the bold parent who doesn't remember Mrs. Ed Norton on The Honeymooners or who's into the nicknames-as-given-names trend sweeping the …

A Dutch form of Jolene (of Dolly Parton fame), or a short form of Marjolijn (a nature name, relating to the herb marjoram), Jolijn is a familiar choice in the …

A grand, dramatic Albanian name with a patriotic meaning, Liridona has a beautiful sound and could be a fresh take on Donna, or a longer form of Lyra.

Yoruba name given to baby girls whose parents want to bestow them with honor.