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An ancient tree that figures in literature from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and is believed to possess magical powers, Willow is a lovely name, as graceful as its inspiration. Willow …

Toby is an early unisex name with a Shakespearean pedigree; when used for a girl it retains its tomboyish quality. Fits well with the growing trend of boyish nicknames for …

This pretty name found in Spanish-speaking countries shares the diminutive of Romy—also spelled Romi—with Rosemary. It joined the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2015 …

The Greek name for Easter, derived from the same root as Pesach, the Hebrew word for Passover.

Mélaine is a refined French feminine name that shares roots with Melanie, ultimately derived from the Greek 'melania' meaning 'dark' or 'black.' The addition of the accent mark gives the …

Sharper and steelier than Martha, but with the same underused vintage appeal.

Margarita is an international form of Margaret that shares its meaning of "pearl", but also directly translates to "daisy" in Spanish and Greek. Despite being widely associated with the alcoholic …

A name associated with fire and the autumnal shades of orange and red, Pyhrra is both a feminine form of the name Pyhrrus, and a figure in Greek mythology herself …

Arden, the name of the magical forest in Shakespeare's As You Like It, is a stylish A name with a strong, straightforward image. Another reason to love Arden: its …

The name of one of warring families in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Capulet might appeal to those who enjoy names that are literary and unique. Capulet likely comes from …

A pretty variation of Daphne, derived from the same Greek root.

An ancient Irish saint's name derived from the same root as the popular Aidan.

A possible Born Again name -- Amen -- in the same class as the still-popular Nevaeh (that's Heaven spelled backwards) and Trinity.

An Anglicized form of Medb borrowed by both Shakespeare and Percy Bysshe Shelley for the of queen of the fairies. Perfect if you want something both adventurous and simple - though …

Traditionally a masculine name, but as Ezra — which shares a root with Ezer — becomes more feminine, who's to say Ezer can't be used for girls? Ezer is the …

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.

A list of boy names that share similarities with popular names and yet remain uncommon.

List has to be publicized to share via email. Lame. 2/5 would not recommend. More words to hit 15. 1/5.

Choctaw names and naming traditions share similarities with Cherokee names. As a Choctaw child, you could have many names over the course of your life. The first name you were …

Some stylish names share a first initial: Vowel names are particularly popular right now, for instance. Other times, it’s a rhythm or ending sound: Boys’ names with two syllables …

Do you want to share that with the class, Sarah? Sarahmezz’s thread in the forums, which asks What are your grandparents’ names?, sounded like an intriguing one to put …

We recently shared our predictions for the Top 10 baby names of 2028, based on statistical analysis of the annual Social Security data. According to our projections, three new girl …

A bay on the north coast of Wales, it shares the "crooked" element with Cameron and the Arthurian placename Camlann. It's used occasionally in Wales, and may appeal as …

The surname of the great artist is pronounced the same way as Mathis, the German and French form of Matthew, so it's not a stretch for use as a …

With international flair and elegance, Sebastian is a saintly, Shakespearean and Disney-inspired choice: refined, classic-yet-unconventional, and totally in tune with other popular choices like Theodore, Oliver, and …

Mime Marcel Marceau actually had two versions of the same name. Marcel, Marceau, Marcella, Marcus, Mark -- all are variation of the Roman mythological name Mars, the god of war.

The "To Be or Not to Be" jokes, via Shakespeare's tortured prince, will get old by Month Two.

A relation of the Greek Galen, this Bulgarian name shares the same serene and tranquil meaning. A notable bearer is the Bulgarian music artist who performs under the mononym Galin.

The most common male name in Slovenia, pronounced the same way as Franz. One of the many classics in the Francis family.

Angie was an accepted nickname for boys at the same time that Patsy was, meaning, too long ago to be relevant now.

Samuella is a feminine form of Samuel, carrying the same Hebrew heritage meaning 'heard by God' or 'name of God.' This elongated feminine adaptation maintains the biblical significance of the …

Semantha represents a phonetic variation of Samantha, maintaining the same pronunciation while offering a distinct spelling. The original Samantha emerged in America during the 18th century, possibly as a feminization …

Portia is a perfect role-model name, relating to Shakespeare's brilliant and spirited lawyer in The Merchant of Venice, and is now also a Hunger Games name . Another Shakespearean …

The name of the king of the fairies in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream; could work just as well for your little sprite.

An airy spelling variation of the classic Irene, Airine shares the same mellow yet powerful meaning of "peace". Notably used in East Africa and the Philippines, it can be pronounced …

Sunny and whimsical, but grounded and succinct at the same time, Afsun is a Persian choice with a magical, charming meaning. Also written as Afsoon and Afsoun it is notably …

Lizabeth is a shortened form of Elizabeth, carrying the same Hebrew heritage meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' This streamlined version eliminates the initial 'E' while maintaining …

Best associated with the Judy Blume novel of the same name, Deenie is a retro feeling nickname choice. Deenie is gaining fresh style traction along with similar boyish nickname-names …

Sleek and serious, yet bright and energetic at the same time, Cynthia appears in classic mythology as an epithet for Artemis or Diana. While it is now a more neglected …

While this name is very much tied to the Shakespearean tragedy, in which it is borne by a Moorish General, who is tricked and manipulated by the cunning Iago, it …

Sabina is a sleek but neglected name with the same spirited, stylish feel of Sabrina, Serena, and Selena. It ranked towards the latter end of the US charts in the …

If you like Bambi but want something just a shade less cutesy, Fawnie might be the one for you. A nickname-y elaboration of Fawn, it means "young deer", and …

Romantic and elegant but tough and sparky at the same time, Ariadna is a variation of the Greek Ariadne, predominantly used among Spanish speakers. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the …

A bright and energetic name of Arabic origin, Izdihar shares its roots with Zahra, Zahira, Zaria, and Zohra. It is borne by Soviet historian and video creator, Lady Izdihar.

Loena is a Dutch form of Luna, pronounced the same as the original. While Luna is more common in the Netherlands, Loena is also established. A famous example is the …

The name of a pretty white flower with star-shaped flowers makes for a very on-trend celestial and nature name for a baby girl. This word name could also …

Irish Aileen and Scottish Eileen may be pronounced the same way or Aileen can be pronounced with a long a at the beginning. While neither is particularly stylish, Aileen is …

The alternatives names in this list each share at least two of the following characteristics with the masculine name August: similar sound, nature association, ancient Roman roots, English-language word …

Italian names, Roman names, names inspired by Shakespeare. Trying to avoid Top 1000 names. Coordinate with older sisters named "Alessia" and "Verona"

I see a lot of the same mythological names over and over, so I went searching for some less common ones to share. (I still included some of my fav …