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Medieval nickname for Mary that became a surname, then the name of a hotel chain, which makes it unlikely to be adopted as a baby name in modern times.

Medieval nickname for Mary that became a surname and then the name of a hotel chain, making it an unlikely modern choice for either gender.

"May" is a hot sound in girl names — just look at the rise of Maeve — which makes it ripe for creative new inventions. This cheerful, breezy number has been …

Jericho, a Biblical city, has popped in and out of the Top 1000 since 2013, never making it above the 900s. That means it's unlikely that Jericha, a feminization …

A North African chili pepper paste and a potential baby name due to the similarities to Marissa, Clarissa, et al.

A seldom used name invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for Lord of the Rings, this boys' name makes good use of the 'Gal' prefix and 'Dor' suffix to craft …

Sweet Japanese name that would work well as an alternative to the now-dated Alyssa and Marissa.

Ananya is an appealing Indian name used for girls and boys, though its similarity to Anna makes it sound more feminine to Western ears. Quite popular in the US, where …

Varuni is a Hindu goddess and the consort of Varuna, the Hindu God of the water, making this one of the many mythological names with water meanings. Varuni, also known …

In the New Testament, Hosanna was exclaimed by those around Jesus when he first entered Jerusalem, making this an exuberant and spiritual choice. A possible alternative for Susanna or Hannah …

Ericson, also spelled Erickson and Erikson (and with -sen endings too), is a Nordic surname that makes a strong choice. Ericson may continue the trend Harrison, Jefferson and Jackson started.

Macallister as a first name is attracting new attention as the name chosen by Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and venture capitalist Zack Bogue for their young son. Macallister is usually …

Also written as Michaiah, this name is used for several Biblical characters both male and female. Makes a fresh and distinctive twist on Michael, Michelle, or Micaela. Antiquated yet modern …

Duncan is jaunty, confident, and open, a Scottish royal name that's brimming with friendly charm and makes it into our golden circle of names that are neither too popular …

Mica is not the same name -- though it sounds the same -- as Micah, but the h makes it feel more masculine.

Kiska is a Alaskan volcano island that has the sort of brisk sound to it that makes it fit in with both old names like Saskia and modern names like …

With Matthew sounding somewhat exhausted, and ancient endings sounding new again, this New Testament apostolic name makes an appealing and recommended choice. Both Mathias and Matias are well used in …

Romany is a melodious name referring to the Roma or Romani community and their culture, which makes it a potentially controversial choice for a baby not of that heritage. Romany …

Reimond is a masculine name derived from ancient Germanic elements, specifically 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protection), making its original meaning 'wise protector' or 'guardian counselor.' This spelling variation differs from …

Larka is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Romani culture, 'larka' means 'boy,' making it a name that literally reflects masculinity. The name may also have roots …

Tin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Vietnamese, it means "belief" or "trust," making it a name with positive virtues embedded in its meaning. In Chinese culture …

Occupation names and spiritual names are in style, so it's hardly surprising that Bishop has been making appearances in the Top 1000. Popular back in the late 19th and …

Javiera, pronounced ha-vee-AIR-a, is not as well used as twin brother JAVIER, but makes an attractive Latina choice.

Tayler is a feminine name that originated as an occupational surname meaning 'tailor' or 'one who makes clothes.' This modern spelling variation of Taylor gained popularity in the 1990s and …

Romany is a melodious name referring to the Roma or Romani community and their culture, which makes it a potentially controversial choice for a baby not of that heritage. Romany …

Stylish in the UK, Poppie is a variation of Poppy with the cutesy -ie ending of Maisie, Millie, and Elsie. It ranked in the England and Wales Top 1000 between …

Parents finding Olivia too popular first turned to Alivia and then went further with Alyvia. But making the spelling different does not improve on the original. If you love Olivia …

Overly trendy western place-name, as stated in the title of our book Beyond Jennifer & Jason, Madison & Montana.

Moja is a feminine name with diverse multicultural origins. In Swahili, 'moja' means 'one' or 'first,' making it meaningful for a firstborn child. The name also appears in Slavic languages …

Johanna is the version of this name used in Holland, Germany, and Scandinavia. The extra h makes Johanna a slightly more dignified version of Joanna. A notable namesake is the …

Ultimately borrowed from Arabic, Hayati is a Malay and Indonesian name, meaning "my life", in turn, making it a cognate to Eva, Chava, and Hawa. Used exclusively as a feminine …

Oula is a Sami variation of Ola and a Finnish short form of Olavi, in turn making the name a diminutive of Olaf. Meaning "ancestor's relic" or "ancestor's …

Used as a unisex name in Late Roman times, Amabilis has the charming meaning of "lovable", making it a relative of Mabel. Borne by two saints, St. Amabilis of Riom …

Ilke is a feminine name of Turkish origin. It means 'first, beginning' or 'principle' in Turkish, making it a name with significant philosophical implications. The name is relatively uncommon outside …

Feo is an unusual feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Spanish, 'feo' literally means 'ugly,' making it an unconventional choice, though it may function as a shortened form of …

A unisex Arabic name, Firdaus comes from the Arabic firdaws meaning "paradise, heavenly, garden", in turn making it a spiritual choice, closely connected to the Islamic concept of Jannah, the …

A botanical, Malay word name, used occasionally in its native country, Orked translates literally to "orchid", making it a distinctively Malaysian choice that would be easily interpreted in a number …

A feminine form of the popular Dutch name, Teun, Teuntje ultimately derives from the Latin Antonius, making this a Dutch equivalent of Antonia or Tonya. Occasionally used as a masculine …

The name of two towns in Australia, Iluka is usually translated as meaning "by the sea", making it an appealing choice for ocean-loving families, especially those with Indigenous Australian …

An intriguing and distinct form of Beatrix or Beatrice used in Catalan. Beatriu's cool -u ending makes it a standout choice, but it retains Beatrice's familiar and classic …

A halfway house between full-on Anglo-Saxon Eoforhild, and the modern-day version Averil. Everild makes for an interesting blend of medieval with the on-trend "Ever" sound.

This short, cool nature name has been very popular in its native region in recent years, making the Basque Top 10 for the last few years on record.

The Arabic word for Palestine made the US charts for the first time in 2021. It makes a unique first or middle name choice to honor Palestinian heritage.

Cat names that start with Q are few and far between, making this an especially unique initial with no names starting with Q making the Top 100 cat names. Female …

Names related to Austin notable and famous people, places, events, culture, and anything that makes one think of Austin when they hear it. I tried to keep this list to …

Cat names that start with X are few and far between, making this an especially unique initial with no names starting with X making the Top 100 cat names. Female …

Dog names that start with V are few and far between, making this an especially unique initial with no names starting with V making the Top 100 dog names. Female …

Cat names that start with Y are few and far between, making this an especially unique initial with no names starting with Y making the Top 100 cat names. Female …

Cat names that start with U are few and far between, making this an especially unique initial with no names starting with U making the Top 100 cat names. Female …

in case i have real children. some of these are weird because my name is Marissa Jane and i'm acting out.