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… up her crown to become a Roman Catholic. Christina is now well represented by actresses Applegate, Ricci, and Mad Men's Hendricks, alongside singer Aguilera and Orphan Train novelist Baker …

… it is often said as "a-run", where "a" is like the first sound of "apple". This is likely down to people confusing it with the English name "Aron", or …

This stylish form of Apollonia feels more down-to-earth than the original, and especially usable with the sleek nickname Lena.

Appearing elsewhere Torsten, Thorsten, and Torstein, Þorsteinn is the Icelandic form of the Old Norse name. Combining the name of the thunder god with the rocky element steinn, it has …

Appealingly gentle and romantic French classic--with a lot more charm than Steve.

Appearing as Asmund, Aasmund, and Åsmund across Scandinavia, this is the Icelandic variation of the Old Norse name, Ásmundr. Comprised of as and mund meaning "God" and "protection", it may …

Appearing in the US stats just once back in 1938, Wavalene is a playful, watery feeling choice, perhaps inspired by the word wave, the surname Waverley, or by Aveline. It …

Appearing in the anime series Revolutionary Girl Utena, Utena is possibly inspired by the Japanese word for "pedestal", though it is also viewed as a pop-culture creation. The character …

Appreciated by religious Jews for its connection to "Hatikva," the Israeli national anthem.

Appearing in the Polish New Testament and possibly working to honor a Sylvester, Sylas has been climbing back up the rankings in recent years. Previously peaking in 2013 at #520 …

Appealingly peaceful and placid.

Appearing in the Quran and hadith, Salsabil is use to refer to a spring or fountain in paradise (or Jannah). It can also be written as Salsabeel.

Appealing Indian and Arabic choice.

Appearing as a character in the popular video game, Persona 5, Ryuji is a Japanese name with several cool meanings. It is made up of the elements Ryū meaning "dragon …

Appearing in the popular fantasy series, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, this name is borne by a dragon rider called Ridoc Gamlyn. Part Ryan and Ryder, part Caradoc and Roderick …

Appealing word name that could be ideal for the child of an artist or a chef.

Appearing several times in Greek mythology, Pallas is an epithet of Athena, the goddess or wisdom, and, depending on which version of the legends you follow, is also borne by …

Appealing, lively, and distinctive.

Appearing in the US stats in 2024, Loveland fits in with the likes of Holland and Lakeland. A literal interpretation of its meaning could be "land of love", however, as …

Appearing in the US stats sporadically since the 2000s, this word name directly celebrates the new life of a baby. Liv, Vita, Enid, Aisha, Maisha, and Eve have similar vigor.

Appealing name because, in German and Yiddish, it also means "dear" or "heart".

Appealing way, à la Dawson, to honor an ancestral Lawrence. Lawson is also an English pop rock band. Lawson has history or use that dates far back, but it fell …

Appealing crosscultural choice.

Appearing in Mark Lawrence's high fantasy novel, The Book That Wouldn't Burn, Evar is a contemporary, literary creation. Borne by a character raised outside of time, in a …

Appealing topographical name that's rare even in Wales. Morus Elfryn was a popular Welsh singer in the 1970s.

Appearing in the US stats for the first time in 2025, Doga is an variation of the Turkish word name Doğa, which refers to "nature" in its native language. It …

Appealing short form of the stuffy Cleveland, occasionally used on its own.

Appearing in a variety of different forms throughout history, including Cenulf, Coenwulf, Kenwulf, Cynulf, and Kennwulph to name a few, this ancient name has a rugged, adventurous feel that may …

Appearing on a character in Shakespeare's semi-historical play, Macbeth and in an earlier work called Holinshed's Chronicles from which Shakespeare took inspiration, the name Banquo has yet …

Appearing on a minor character in the Old Testament, Atarah is the wife of Jerahmeel and a descendant of Judah. Also spelled Atara, it has confidence and succinctness and may …

Appearing in the US Top 1000 and popular among Spanish speaking families, Arely may be one of two things: a twist on the Hebrew masculine name, Areli, or a shortened …

Appearing in some versions of the Old Testament, Ardith sounds like an ethereal combination of Arden and Edith, with a sweet naturey meaning. Also appearing as Ardeth and Ardath, it …

Appealing comedian Aidy Bryant -- born Aidan -- put this energetic nickname on the map when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2012. Each of the years since then …

Appealing, upbeat name used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries.

An appealing name almost unknown in our culture but with roots in several others; worldlier than cousins Celia and Delia.

Also appearing as Yuri and Yury this is a variation of the classic George, used predominantly in Russian and the Ukraine. Notable bearers include a 12th century prince of Kyiv …

Yulonda appears to be a variant spelling of Yolanda, which has Spanish origins derived from the medieval French name Yolande. The name ultimately traces back to the Germanic elements 'yol …

Yosufya appears to be a masculine name derived from Yusuf (Joseph), with a creative suffix. Yusuf is a name of Hebrew origin via Arabic, meaning 'God will increase' or 'God …

Also appearing as Yor, Yoru is used for a character in the popular anime and manga series, Spy × Family. It is an Anglicization of the Japanese pronunciation of Yol, itself …

An appealing, usable Japanese choice, since there are so many familiar ori/ory-ending Western names.

Yechudit appears to be a masculine variant of the traditionally feminine name Judith, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' The unusual spelling reflects a transliteration …

Yavonda appears to be a variation of Lavonda or Yvonne, with creative modification of the initial consonant. Yvonne derives from medieval French, originally a masculine name meaning 'yew wood' or …

Yasimine appears to be a variant spelling of Jasmine, a feminine name derived from the Persian word 'yasmin,' referring to the fragrant flowering plant. This alternative spelling adds a unique …

Yashmine appears to be a variant spelling of Jasmine, a floral name derived from Persian origins meaning 'gift from God' or referring to the fragrant jasmine flower. The alternative spelling …

Xzavien appears to be a modern variant spelling of Xavier, a name derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house.' The spelling with 'Xz' creates a distinctive initial …

Also appearing as Xavion, Zavion, and Xavian, this form more closely resembles the Basque Xavier from which it's derived. The name was given to 42 boys in a recent …

Willaim appears to be a variant spelling of William, a classic Germanic name combining the elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection), meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian.' This …