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I may not be a mother but I am a writer which makes picking names strenuous and long. These are some more unique male choices for writers and parents alike

Dog 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 dog names. Female …

Dog 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 dog names. Female …

Dog 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 dog names. Female …

Girl names beginning with N have never been wildly popular, making the N initial a great place to start your search for an underused gem. Unique N-starting names for …

Girl Names starting with Q are few and far between, making the Q initial a distinctive way to start your little girl's name. In fact, in 2016 fewer than …

Last names for girls are as established as popular favorites Harper, Madison, and Avery, but what about the new choices in this stylish class? If you love gender neutral names …

I can never decide which name I like more, Daisy or Maisie. I’m equally torn between Otis and Osias, Beatrice and Beatrix, Harry and Henry. What two pairs of …

Royalty spelled with an -i gives major stage name vibes: it stands out from the crowds and makes you stop to read to it, feels modern and trendy, but still …

Related to the Welsh name Celyn (and ultimately a distant cousin of the English word Holly), this makes a rare and modern-sounding nature name. Outside of Cornwall, it may …

Watts is a patronymic surname derived from Watt, a popular Middle English nickname for Walter. Today, Watts makes a contemporary and stylish way to honor a Walter in your life.

Hedra is the Cornish word for the month of October. With no resemblance between the words, Hedra makes a subtle, intriguing choice for an October-born daughter.

X replaces J in the Galicia region of Spain but is pronounced with the same H sound, making Xulia and Xulio the equivalent of Julia and Julio.

Radek is both a last name and a first name with an uplifting meaning. The -ek suffix makes is a diminutive of Rad, which means happy.

Allium is the genus of all onion-y plants, including garlic, leeks, shallots, scallions, and chives. It makes an intriguing nouveau nature name or update to Allison.

Kaiser is the German word for "emperor". This alternate spelling separates the name from its royal heritage, making it more reminiscent of the modern Tyler. Usage of the name Kyzer …

This ancient Scottish surname may be pagan in origin, referring to a "holy day", but today it makes an attractive and unique Scottish name for girls. Halliday has many spelling …

Mabli is the sweet Welsh variant of Mabel, first used at the beginning of the 20th-century making it a relatively modern choice. Cute but energetic with the appeal of …

Lumen is a Latin word meaning "light", and the term used for the measurement of light output (making it an attractive choice for science-buffs). The name was used for …

Lumen is a Latin word meaning "light", and the term used for the measurement of light output (making it an attractive choice for science-buffs). The name was used for …

The original Cornish name for the town better known today as Tintagel. With its Arthurian heritage, this makes a good choice for those fond of the legends of Lancelot, Guinevere …

While some English speakers might read this a "moose" or "moos" (as in the sound a cow makes), it is in fact said with the strong O sound of "boat …

For most, Eureka will be tied up with the bathtub myth of Archimedes' discovery of volumetric displacement, making it linked to the idea of invention, discovery and innovation. Some Australians …

In the Top 100 in Poland, this is probably the most flowery and feminine version of Agnes making the rounds.

Men may be from Mars as the saying goes, and the name may derive from the Latin maris meaning male, but soul singer Erykah Badu and Workaholics star Blake Anderson …

Azariah is a rarely used biblical name that moves way beyond Adam and Abraham; its pleasant sound makes it no surprise that parents have discovered it in recent years. Azariah …

Associated with iconic British designer and retailer Terence Conran, who had an international impact on household design. Makes a nice variation on Conrad.

Very popular in France and Belgium, this name -- pronounced mat-tees, like the surname of the painter Matisse -- might make an appealing new way to say Matthew here.

Tri is a concise, powerful masculine name with multicultural significance. In Vietnamese, it means 'wisdom' or 'knowledge,' making it particularly meaningful in Vietnamese communities. The name also has significance in …

Taine is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Māori culture, it means 'boy' or 'son,' making it a straightforward yet meaningful choice in New Zealand. It may also …

Riki is a versatile masculine name with multicultural origins. In Japanese, Riki (力) means 'strength' or 'power,' making it a meaningful choice in Japanese culture. It also appears as a …

… future. Losing the final g in Irving makes the name slightly less dated -- but just slightly. There's something about the 'erv' sound that makes Irvin and brothers feel unappealing.

An old diminutive of Benjamin and Benedek (the Hungarian form of Benedict), Benke can mean "little Ben" making it a charming and unexpected way to honor a Ben

Willie is one of the adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for girls, rarer than Billie. It definitely makes the somewhat-fearsome Wilhelmina more fun and approachable. The -ie spelling separates …

This name of the major Maltese city takes on an air of attractiveness via model Amber Valletta, making it an appealing alternative to the overexposed Valerie and Vanessa.

Sundi is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Sunday, making it a calendar-inspired name representing the day of rest and renewal …

Morissa is a feminine name with a gentle, flowing quality. It appears to be a variation of Marissa, which itself derives from the Latin name Maris, meaning 'of the sea …

Mazey is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Maisie (itself a diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl') or could relate to the …

Letizia is a pretty Latin variation of Letitia; it's one of those Italian names for girls that makes the more familiar version feel less prissy and more appealing. Letizia …

Notably borne by musician Chieli Minucci, Chieli is a rare Italian name, taken from the word cielo, making it a celestial choice.

Cari is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Welsh, it derives from "caru" meaning "to love," making it essentially mean "beloved." It also functions as a diminutive of Caroline …

Achol is an African name that usually means more specifically, "second born after the first child dies," making it a name often used for rainbow babies. Achol Ayor is a …

Dalen is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Old English origins. In Old Norse, 'dalr' means 'valley,' making Dalen literally translate to 'from the valley' or 'valley dweller.' The name …

Juel is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Jewel (making it unisex), a Scandinavian form of the name Joel (meaning 'Yahweh is …

Acadia, the French name for Nova Scotia and the name of a gorgeous national park in Maine makes a fresh, rhythmic choice for your little girl. Acadia is an original …

Along with popular picks like Leo and Luna, other — more surprising — celebrity names are making their way up the US charts, like Courteney Cox’s Coco or Alicia Silverstone’s …

Multicultural Mateo is a variant of classic Matthew, now ranking higher than the original. Mateo makes the top 100 in countries including Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Canada, Mexico, The …

Jewish names are complex — there’s no single definition of what makes a Jewish name Jewish. Depending on who you ask, you will get different examples. Names from the Tanakh …

June baby names take their inspiration from the changing of the seasons, making cheerful summer names perfect for a baby born this month. With its longer days of golden sunshine …

I may be the world’s only novelist who’s also a name expert, which makes it doubly ironic that I was compelled to change my own character names. But …