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A Gaelic form of Jane which shares its simple, sleek look – but is much rarer. The Anglicized form Sheena peaked at #80 in the US in 1984, inspired by singer …

Stylish, gentle, and rustic at the same time, Rowan is a name that falls into various categories. Unisex and cool, mystical and woodsy, with the feel of both Rose and …

Paris, a one-time mythical and Shakespearean boys' name, peaked in 2004 at Number 157 at least in part due to the highly publicized Paris Hilton. Michael Jackson used it …

Margo and Margot sound exactly the same, so why has the Margot spelling hopped back onto the Top 1000, outpacing Margo in numbers more than two to one? (Over 350 …

A surname-style choice, in the same vein of Remington, Kingston, Lexington, and Montgomery, Wilmington is the name of various places in the UK and the US. The meaning is …

Two famous women, both with the same surname, feature this name in Scottish history. The first, Lady Grisell Hume Baillie, was an 18th century songwriter. The second, Grisell Baillie, was …

Cressida is a golden, mythological, and Shakespearean name, much better known in Britain than it is in the US. Given to just 11 American girls in a recent year — though …

A rare feminine form of Simon, Shimei, or Simeon, Simea also appears in the 2024 Disney movie, Moana 2. In this case, the name is a twist on Samea (the …

A Cornish king whose legend inspired Shakepeare to write King Lear, he supposedly had a daughter named Cordelia who was crowned queen after his death.

In Greek mythology, Empusa is a shape-shifting female being commanded by the witch Hecate. She is said to seduce and feed on young men.

One of three Cherokee names with the same meaning, along with Inali and Enoli, both male names.

Better yet, find a name with the same meaning: Belle, Cosima, Indira, Uilani, Zeynep.

This ancient Greek name comes from the same route as the popular Sophia family of names, but unlike its feminine forms, Sophos or Sophus is extremely rare.

Ancient Italian form of Vincent, used by Shakespeare in both The Taming of the Shrew and Measure for Measure.

The Welsh form of Martin sounds the same, but has a little spelling twist.

An Aramaic phrase used by Paul, which shares sounds with 80s and 90s star Samantha.

An abbreviated, more modern-sounding version of Shakespearean and Ancient Greek name Laertes. If the "ae" is too confusing for you, Leart is another option.

The Calla lily is a beautiful trumpet-shaped lily flower, usually white in color, which symbolizes purity and innocence. Its name derives from the Greek kallos, meaning "beauty". Calla lilies …

A common name in Iceland, from the same origins as Arnold et al.

A slight elaboration on Forrest, with the same woodsy charm.

Seane is a variation of Sean or Shane, names with Gaelic origins. Sean is the Irish form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious," while …

A German surname name deriving from the same root as English Ryder. Traditionally, it was the name of the second lowest hereditary rank of the nobility, roughly equivalent to English …

The graceful, natural image of the verdant shade tree transcends any connection with President Johnson. A sturdy tree that can live for centuries, Linden was actually quite a popular boys …

Best known as a hotel company, but shares some of the cool sounds of Wyatt.

Distinguished though it is, it will never shake its portly cigar-smoking image.

A literary word name, now synonymous with Shakespeare, Bard also refers more generally to a poet, particularly one who recited epics and traditional poems out loud. Similar in sound to …

Sounding both tomboyish and feminine at the same time, this name is mostly associated with actresses Joely Richardson and Joely Fisher.

Itza is a rare Itzel variant that shares its colorful meaning. Itza also connects to the Itza people of Guatemala and their language of the same name. Chichen Itza was …

A variation of the arty and elegant Shakespearian name, Ofeliya is sometimes used in Russia, the Ukraine, and Bulgaria, and in Azerbaijan, where it is likely transcribed as Ofeliya, with …

This spelling used in Italy and Spain shares the peaceful meaning of dove with the more familiar Columba. It's a Top 35 name in Chile.

Light and sweet yet elaborate at the same time, Mianna may appeal to those who can't decide between the likes of Mia, Anna, Elianna, and Gianna. And while it …

The Hungarian form of Tihomir, pronounced the same way. A signicant namesake is the priest and author Tihamér Tóth.

Vintage, cutesy, and energetic at the same time, Teddy-James is a hyphenated name used occasionally in the UK where it joins the likes of Tommy-Jay and Rory-John.

Rare name from the Naruto series. Shikadai shares a name prefix with his father, Shikamaru.

The Catalan form of Mercedes, with the same Marian associations.

Shae writes: My wife and I are expecting our first daughter in early July and cannot lock in a name. I love distinctively classic feminine names that have a touch …

Latin variant of Greek Sophos, coming from the same root as the Sophia family of names.

The name of the governor of Cyprus in Shakespeare's Othello could be a good alternative to overused (and now mostly female) Montana, bolstered by the trendy o-ending.

Leonato is one of the main characters in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, the noble governor of Messina on whose property most of the play takes place. His daughter …

Erikê and Eric represent variations of the same masculine name with ancient Germanic origins. Eric, the more common form in English-speaking countries, derives from Old Norse 'Eiríkr,' meaning 'eternal …

More traditionally transliterated as Kiyomi, this Japanese name shares the appeal of names like Naomi, Kenzo, and Emi, but also of Kaia, Kyra, and Kyaire, giving it cross-cultural possibilities …

A unique alternative to Ezra, with which Ezer shares a root. Only five baby boys were named Ezer in 2021, and though the name is technically unisex, no baby girls.

A kindly, virtue-adjacent name, it appears in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, borne by the peacemaker friend who persuades Romeo to go to the party where he meets Juliet. Alas …

A character name that makes an appearance in Shakespeare's King Lear, Nerilla has hardly been heard in modern times. Fewer than five baby girls received the name in the …

This early Scottish title -- known to us via Shakespeare's Macbeth -- has recently surfaced as a baby name possibility, familiar sounding through its similarity to names like Zane and Wayne.

A patriotic spin on Armie, with roughly the same meaning whether you consider it a variation or a totally separate word name.

Attractive if phonetically confusing; also pronounced exactly the same as the Renault car.

This is a strong new James varietal, sometimes shared by girls. An original way to honor Grandpa Jim, Jameson is swiftly moving up the charts, entering the Top 100 for …

Despite the presidential pedigree, it's still hard to shake the image of the cartoon cat (named after his creator Jim Davis's grandfather). However, there are other Garfields, such …

A Top 100 choice in Northern Ireland, Caolán shares many fashionable sounds with names like Cayden and Callan, but remains virtually unknown in the US.