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With its C spelling, Cayley is softer than its more popular counterpart, Kayley. It's never ranked in the US Top 1000 and at this point probably never will, now …

Avery is a hugely popular name in the US, especially for girls. But while nearly four times as many girls as boys are named Avery today Avery's popularity is …

Anup, also spelled Anoop, is a popular name across South Asia, particularly India and Nepal. A well-known bearer is Indian musician and actor Anup Jalota.

Character names for my fantasy novel that seems like it may never, ever be complete.

Names that i am obsessed with but will probably never use, because my family would bully me lol

So imagine that you're pregnant... with sextuplets of unknown genders... Hmm... Nevermind. That's kind of hard to imagine... I hope none of us are ever in that kind …

All the gents names I can't help but love even if I never use them

What a difference a couple of letters make: Old World version of most popular name never quite made it out of the shtetl.

Vaughn meets Charlie in this rare surname-style name, which, despite its fashionable sounds, has never made it to the US charts. Capturing that ar sound of Arlo, Marlow, and …

Romantic name used throughout Europe, though sure to lead to pronunciation problems here. Though it's never been too widely used in the US, it's quite popular in Switzerland …

In Cherokee, TS is pronounced like a J, which may lead to some pronunciation confusion. Nevertheless, Tsula is an appealing choice.

A puritan virtue name that's only slightly less challenging than Chastity. It was used for nearly 20 baby girls in the contemporary US in one recent year.

Popular in Azerbaijan - where is is normally spelled Ni̇gar - Nigar derives from the Persian name, Negar. Beloved as it may be in it's native country, and regardless of it …

Nataho is a masculine name of Native American inspiration, possibly derived from or related to Navajo (Diné) language and culture. While not widely documented as a traditional Native American name …

Monserrath is a feminine name derived from Montserrat, which refers to the serrated mountain range near Barcelona, Spain, and the famous Benedictine monastery there dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This …

A pretty name that may pose pronunciation problems for non-French speakers or those who've never encountered it, but it is worth the effort. Pronounced meer-AY (or closer …

Technically the vocative case of Màiri (the Scottish Gaelic form of Mary), Mhairi/Mhàiri has nevertheless become established as a given name in its own right. Although some bearers choose …

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 …

Jeevan is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'life' or 'living.' Common in India, Nepal, and among South Asian communities worldwide, it reflects the celebration of existence and vitality …

Part Jason, part Jayce, this name has been among the Top 500 names for boys near-consistently since the late 1960s. While it's a reasonable spelling especially if you …

Jackson is one of those names that's much more popular than you think, coming in near the top of our annual Playground Analysis, which ranks names by grouping all …

Popular in Romania and Moldova, this feminine form of John also lends itself to nicknames Nela and Nel.

Once upon a time, in the 1930s, Huey was a Top 250 name, given to nearly 500 babies in a singer year. Traditionally a nickname for Hugo, Hugh, or Hubert …

Holliday is a feminine given name derived from the English surname meaning 'one who dwells near a holy day.' Originally a surname used to identify someone who was born during …

Florence is back, returning to the US Top 1000 girl names in 2017 after a nearly 40 year absence. Other English-speaking countries have been quicker to welcome Florence back …

A masculine form of the clunky nature name, Eglantine (or Eglantina), this name is used nearly exclusively in Albania. Referring to the shrub, sweetbriar, its name day is celebrated in …

With Devon so overused, consider a move to the undiscovered neighboring county -- though it's nowhere near as euphonious, rhyming with corset.

Anali is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Native American traditions, particularly Navajo, it can mean 'breathe' or 'they are breathing,' symbolizing life and vitality. In Hawaiian …

I LOVE French names: they're so pretty, elegant, romantic and classy. One can never go wrong with them. I just love France in general for the people and culture …

Some vintage names I've recently fallen in love with.... A few are definitely near the top of my list! Nicknames are included, but only because I know some children …

Just in case we have another surprise little one after all. You just never know.

My wife and I want to have a baby in the very near future. We are not actively trying to conceive, but hope to be in the coming months! Last …

Are you bored with the (still beautiful) Rose, James and Grace as nearly ever child's middle? This list has less common middles that'll lead you to a beautiful …

The male equivalent of the Little Black Dress - classic, chic, versatile, always stylish, never trendy.

These are names that i like and find pretty but could never use on a child for obvious reasons, but some of these names are just so pretty i can …

There have been many great Willies (Mays, Nelson, Wonka), but a boy with this name could never ever go to England. Most people will also assume it is short for …

Weldon is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'hill near a spring' or 'well on a hill.' This place-name became a given …

This strong Norwegian name war goddess name, commonly heard in both midcentury Norway and Iceland, has never ventured far beyond its native culture.

A contemporary reconfiguration of Tyler, although perhaps too close to Tylenol to warrant greater popularity. It nevertheless grew in popularity in 2023 and has been borne by actor Tylen James …

Trygve peaked in popularity in mid-century Norway, making it a grandpa name today, though it nevertheless has a brilliant meaning and a spiky sound.

Shaquil is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through association with basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. It's a variant spelling of Shaquille, which has Arabic origins meaning 'handsome …

Originally derived from an English surname, given to someone who lived in a town or settlement near a marsh where grass-like rush plants grew, Ruston feels similar in style …

Penleigh is a masculine name with English origins, combining elements that suggest "enclosed wood" or "pen near the meadow" from Old English roots. The name has a distinguished, aristocratic sound …

A virtually unknown choice in the U.S and rare in its native Turkey too, Papatya is nevertheless attractive and usable for the baby namer who truly wants something different …

An lesser-known member of the John-Joan family, though popular in its native habitat, has never emigrated, possibly due to its non-intuitive pronunciation.

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 …

Neill is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, serving as a variant spelling of Neal or Neil. Its foundation comes from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning 'champion' or …

A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong, elegant Cornelius, as an elaboration of Neal or Neil, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the …

Neell is an unusual feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Neil or Neal. Traditionally, Neil is a masculine name of Gaelic origin meaning "champion" or "cloud …

Naven is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Nevin or Nevyn, which has Irish and Scottish Gaelic roots meaning 'sacred' or 'holy …