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… to the color reddish-brown or potentially to the occupational surname for someone who lived near rushy ground. The unique spelling with the final 'e' gives this short name a …

… from Middle English 'quaint' meaning 'clever' or 'skillful,' or from the Old French 'coint' meaning 'neat' or 'elegant.' In modern contexts, the name might evoke associations with 'quantitative' or the …

… Elodie. Ottilie is less popular in the US, where many Americans pronounce it as a near-homonym for "oddly". Sweet but stylish, Ottilie was once reserved for the British upper …

… fruit or its vibrant color, deriving from the Old French 'orenge' and ultimately from Arabic 'nāranj.' This unusual name likely emerged as a color name, similar to other hue-inspired …

… Marissa. It could also draw inspiration from Greek mythology, possibly related to water nymphs or Nereids. The name has a lyrical, flowing quality with its soft consonants and rhythmic syllables …

… spelled as Mirele, from this origin, it is notably used in Israel, where it leans nearly entirely feminine. Alternatively, it may also be the Romanian form of Mireille, a French …

… are popular right now, with Oakley, Bexley, and Riley picking up where Ashley left off. Nearly 100 baby girls were named Linley in one recent year, so it's closing …

… Wild West vibes as its counterparts and lends itself to familiar nickname Kole. Given to nearly 300 boys in 2024, it was one of the fastest rising boy names of …

… the rarer, more creative forms. It first appeared in the US stats in 2014 and has occasionally been used ever since, with nearly 20 girls receiving this spelling in 2018.

… origins meaning "cheerful" or "happy," or possibly from a surname referring to someone who lived near a hill. The unique spelling with double 'l' and 'a' instead of 'i' gives …

… Middle High German 'gries' meaning 'sand' or 'gravel,' likely originally referring to someone who lived near a sandy area. As a given name, Gries is exceptionally rare, representing the modern …

… Norse elements meaning 'cross' and 'settlement' or 'farm,' it historically referred to someone who lived near a cross marker or in a settlement marked by a cross. This name carries …

… from the Old French 'chesne' meaning 'oak tree' or 'oak forest,' denoting someone who lived near such landmarks. This contemporary spelling adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the melodic sound …

… from a Roman family name possibly meaning 'empty' or 'vain' in Latin, though these somewhat negative connotations haven't hindered its popularity. The most famous historical bearer was Cassius Longinus …

… Middle High German 'bühel' meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' originally designating someone who lived on or near a hill. As a given name, Buhl is extremely rare, representing an uncommon transfer …

… Old English 'wadan,' meaning 'to go' or 'to proceed,' originally referring to someone who lived near a ford or river crossing. This variation with the added 'i' gives the classic …

… the English "Sis". It entered the Top 50 in Denmark in a recent year, with nearly 140 babies receiving it as their given name. Actress Søs Egelind and singer Søs …

… towns in Devon and Derbyshire that inspired it. Sheldon Lee Cooper is the lead (male) nerd character on the TV hit The Big Bang Theory, giving the name a brainy …

… from John, with Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious.' The distinctive spelling with the added '-nea' suffix gives the name a more elaborate, feminine quality. Shaunnea is quite rare, likely …

… land or a park. Historically, it would have designated someone who worked in or lived near a park or enclosed forest, often on noble estates. As a first name, Parkes …

… musical. It blends Rose with Nessa, which can be a short form of Vanessa (or other -nessa names), an anglicized variation of Irish Neasa, or a Hebrew name meaning "miracle".

… a recent year, it was one of the fastest rising names of 2024, chosen for nearly three times as many girls as it was the year prior. Naiara is the …

… player Travis Kelce, and while it hasn't exactly leapt up the charts, it did nearly double in use for boys between 2022 and 2023, when it was used on …

… form has still been consistently used for girls in the US since the 2000s with nearly 20 girls recieving it in a recent year. Writer and journalist Frimet Goldberger might …

… conscientious objector to be awarded the metal of honor. But it carries a host of negative connotations in the U.K., especially in Scotland, related to laziness and the shirking …

… as Sasha has in the English speaking world. Singer Dasha (born Anna Dasha Novotny) , actress, podcaster, and filmmaker Dasha Nekrasova, and model and influencer Dasha Taran are all notable bearers.

… Carmella are both used in Latin cultures including Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, and are used nearly equally in the US, given to a total of about 300 baby girls last …

… Blake itself is an English surname meaning 'dark' or 'black,' originally denoting someone who lived near a dark stream or hill. Blakelie transforms the short, strong Blake into something with …

… be considered a shortened form of Willoughby, which historically referred to a farm or settlement near willow trees (from 'willow' and Old Norse 'bý' meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'). The name …

… derives from the Gaelic 'Pollach,' meaning 'from the pool or pond,' indicating someone who lived near such a body of water. In Jewish communities, it often originated as a toponymic …

… parochia' referring to an ecclesiastical district, it was originally a surname denoting someone who lived near or worked for the parish church. As a first name, Parrisch exemplifies the modern …

… southwestern United States. The name also refers to the Mojave Desert spanning parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. As a personal name, Mohave is extremely rare, representing a contemporary …

… both perfectly nice classic names, Mariana achieves a lyrical elegance that transcends them. Unlike its near-soundalike Marianna, which is a combination of Maria and Anna, Mariana has its roots …

… they could give you a playful and whimsical meaning: "intoxicating ruler of the elves". Given to nearly 20 girls in a recent year, it may additionally be spelled as Maverie.

… Queen of the Night, Lilliet Berne. A combination of Lillian and Juliet, Lilliet and its near-twin Liliet were given to no baby girls in the US in recent years …

… the' and 'marre' meaning 'pond' or 'small lake,' it historically referred to someone who lived near a pond. As a given name, Lamarre carries a sophisticated European flair while remaining …

… Kheumani is best associated with fashion influencer, Kheumani Stevenson. The name entered the stats in 2022 and nearly doubled in use in 2023, when it was given to 26 babies.

… seen increased popularity since it entered the US Top 1000 back in 2006. Given to nearly 600 babies in a recent year, it is nine times less popular than its …

… English personal name 'Hicce' with 'cock' (meaning 'little'), possibly originally referring to someone who lived near a ridge. As a first name, Hitchcock is almost unheard of, making it among …

… from the words 'hegh' (high) and 'gate' (road or path), referring to someone who lived near a high road. As a first name, Hiatt is extremely uncommon, appealing to parents …

… the medieval occupation of a hacker or hewer of wood, or from someone who lived near a hackwood (a type of tree or forest). As a family name, it belongs …

… meaning "river." As a family name, it's relatively common in Japan, particularly in regions near Mount Fuji. When used as a first name, Fujikawa carries the natural imagery and …

… in Chile, Eimy was also given to 124 babies in the US in 2023, having nearly doubled in use since 2021. It can also be used as an alternative spelling …

… be a variant of the surname Corbett, which was traditionally given to people who lived near a dark wood or forest associated with ravens. This uncommon name carries a distinctive …

… for 'mountain' or 'hill' in Germanic languages, it was traditionally given to people who lived near or on a hill. As a first name, Bergh maintains a strong, solid image …