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Vihan is a popular male name in India. In America, around 50 boys a year receive this name, making it quite a rare choice.

With Azariah and Azriel in the Top 1000, and Ezra, Josiah, and Isaiah in the Top 100, it makes sense that this lesser known Hebrew choice is being revived in …

The name of an area in northern Greece, known in the era of Homer's Odyssey as Aeolia, Thessaly makes a spirited and pretty place name. Reminiscent of Tessa, Rosalie …

A possible addition to the international Lil family of names, but having four L's in its four syllables makes it a bit of a tongue twister.

This name of a California desert town, used by Deborah Falconer and Robert Downey, Jr. for their son, makes a much livelier and more individual – not to mention more masculine …

The fierce image of the Barbarian made a complete turnaround thanks to amiable talk show host O'Brien, making Conan one of the newly desirable Irish choices, a perfect alternative …

This spirited Gaelic classic, which became popular in Ireland via the illustrious twelfth century king Rory O'Connor, makes a highly energetic choice, now used for either sex. Rory's …

Richmond is a place-name — it's the capital of Virginia, US, and a town in London, UK — that makes a fresh way to honor an ancestral Richard.

Like Horace, Horatio is a variation on the Latin Horatius, but its Shakespearean and optimistic Horatio Alger pedigree makes it an attractive up-and-comer, especially with its cool final …

Canyon is a unique baby name evocative of natural splendor and the old Steve Canyon comic-strip heroism, making it an intriguing new word-name possibility. Similar but less word …

Britain is an attractive place that is used nearly equally for boys and girls. But spelling it Britton makes it considerably more popular for both genders.

With words like Rowdy and Breaker transforming into baby names, it's only a matter of time before Brawly makes the list as well.

Bensen is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from 'Ben' (son of) combined with 'sen' (son), making it essentially mean 'son of Ben' or 'grandson.' It can also …

Adisen is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary variation of names like Addison or Madison, which have traditionally shifted from surnames to primarily feminine given names …

Vinita is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'humble,' 'modest,' or 'well-behaved,' making it a name with virtuous connotations in Indian naming traditions. The …

Wala is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Arabic, it can mean "loyalty" or "devotion," making it a name that symbolizes faithfulness and commitment. In some Native …

As a Japanese name, Suki has the sweet meaning "loved one". It's also an English diminutive of Susanna, making it a creative and modern way to honor a Susan …

Phyllida, a "Masterpiece Theatre"-style appellation, seems far fresher and more unusual than Phyllis. It's green-related meaning makes it one of the prime names that mean new beginnings …

Rissa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a diminutive of Clarissa or Marissa, both derived from Latin roots meaning "bright" or "clear." Alternatively, it …

Adventurous parents are venturing deeper into the garden in search of fresh names, but remember that this also makes for an alcoholic brunch.

Surname-style Mason, with a softened ending and an emphasis on the MAY sound that appears in Maeve, Maisie, Mabel, and of course, Mae itself. While Maysen is used for …

Marizol is a feminine name that appears to blend elements of Maria and various sun-related names like Marisol (which combines 'mar' meaning sea and 'sol' meaning sun in Spanish …

Marrika is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Marika or Marisa. It likely shares roots with the name Mary, which comes from …

Maddi is a feminine name that functions as both a standalone name and a diminutive form of Madeline, Madison, or Madeleine. With Basque origins, where it means 'elevated' or 'high …

Leyda is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Dutch town of Leiden, making it a place-based name. Alternatively, it could be connected to …

One of the most popular of the trendy Caitlin variations, Katelyn points directly to components Kate and Lyn --making it a bit more traditionally feminine.

Jeta is a concise, powerful feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Albanian, Jeta directly translates to 'life,' making it a profoundly meaningful choice that celebrates existence and vitality. The …

Elanith was a new entry to the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 81 babies, making it one of the fastest rising newcomers of the year. The …

Gili is a concise, melodic feminine name with multicultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'my joy' or 'happiness,' making it a meaningful choice that conveys positivity. The name also appears …

Florinda may be taking a good thing, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and springtime, and making it too elaborate.

A word name, used to describe someone or something from The Samoan Islands, an archipelago in Oceania (and making up part of Polynesia), Samoan is additionally used as a surname …

Dorika is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may derive from the Greek 'doron' meaning 'gift,' making it related to names like Dorothy and Theodora. Alternatively, it could …

Concord, Massachusetts is home to tranquil Walden Pond, and as a word name, concord has a harmonious meaning, making this a modern virtue name. It may also be associated with …

Chaqueta is an uncommon feminine name with Spanish language origins. In Spanish, "chaqueta" literally means "jacket" or "coat," making this an unusual word-to-name adaptation. Names derived from common …

Beatris is a variant spelling of Beatrice, a feminine name derived from the Latin Beatrix, meaning "she who makes happy" or "bringer of joy." This spelling variation appears in several …

With its sweet, familiar sound, Nuna is a multicultural name with a variety of different origins and meanings, making it a versatile yet rare choice. As an African name, it …

This name is the variation of Ruth in Latvia & Lithuania and the Lithuanian word for the rue plant, making it a surprising, classic-sounding nature name. It could be an …

Derived from Kitt as a diminutive of Christopher, Kitts is known as the larger of the two islands making up the nation St. Kitts and Nevis.

Madi is a feminine name with diverse origins across multiple cultures. It can function as a nickname for Madison, Madeline, or Madisyn in Western usage, but also exists as an …

A new name bestowed on a few girls each year thanks to Brazilian gospel singer Kemilly Santos. Kemilly makes for an unconventional way to get to Milly.

Queen Victoria named six of nine children after either herself or her husband Prince Albert, making the royal baby names from the 19th and early 20th centuries a cozy bunch …

Nameberry's favorite last names as first names are not your typical Madison, Sawyer, and Tatum. All of the names on this list are popular on Nameberry but do not …

I always have a hard time finding the perfect name for my new characters, so I'm making a mass list of all the names I like and narrowing it …

Brooklyn is the hottest New York place name as of now, following names like Katelyn and Madison to wider use. Here are some similar names.

On this 98-degree day, I’m doing the only chore that makes sense: cleaning the basement. That’s how, deep in a dusty box, between my now adult daughter …

Girl names that start with D are surprisingly far and few between, with none making the Top 100 in recent years. The only D name coming close is Delilah, which …

One of the staples of the holiday season is The Nutcracker ballet, making this the perfect moment  for balletomane Heather Stevenson‘s guest blog on the enchanted world of exotic …

By Simon Davis What is the trendiest baby name in American history? Jayden? Madison? Khaleesi? The answer might not sound so trendy to you: it’s Linda. Quantifying trendiness is …

Italian baby names often have layered meanings and a lot of romance, which makes them a great choice no matter what your nationality. At the same time – and for much …

Kazi is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic, it relates to 'Qadi' meaning 'judge' or 'magistrate,' while in African contexts (particularly Swahili), it can mean 'work …