Search Results

Lonni is a masculine name that serves as a diminutive or variant of names like Alonzo, Alonso, or London. With Germanic origins, it relates to elements meaning 'ready,' 'willing,' or …

Chelsy is a modern feminine variation of Chelsea, a name with English origins referring to a district in London derived from Old English terms meaning 'chalk landing place.' This contemporary …

Keston is a masculine name with English origins, derived from a place name referring to a town in the London Borough of Bromley. The place name itself likely combines Old …

Edith was a hugely popular name a hundred years ago that's being revived among stylish parents in Stockholm and London. It's currently beginning to gain traction in the …

Chelsia is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Chelsea, which originally referred to a district in London whose name meant 'landing place for chalk or limestone' in …

Chelcie is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Chelsea, which originally referred to a district in London meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone.' This alternative spelling …

Sometimes referred to as the poshest British baby names, Telegraph Names are those that feature in the London-based Telegraph newspaper. Associated with the so-called upper-crust society (including …

A surname-style spin on the classic Matthew, notably born by Victorian journalist and reform advocate Henry Mayhew, writer of London Labour and the London Poor.

Chelseah is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Chelsea, which originated as a place name in London meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone.' This alternative …

Chelsee is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Chelsea, which originated as a place name in London, England. The spelling with double 'e' gives it a …

Chelssie is a modern feminine name, representing a creative spelling variation of Chelsea. Chelsea originated as a place name in London, derived from Old English terms meaning 'chalk landing place …

by Linda Rosenkrantz Place names for babies are a movable feast. We’ve traveled from London and Paris and Brittany to towns in New Jersey like Trenton and Camden and …

Cheslea is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Chelsea, which originated as a place name in London, England. The name Chelsea derives from Old English …

Chelsi is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant spelling of Chelsea, which originally referred to a district in London derived from Old English words meaning 'chalk landing …

Chelsay is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Chelsea. The original name Chelsea refers to a district in London whose name derives from Old English, meaning 'landing …

A super diminutive nickname name, and sometime Madonna nickname – it was how the British tabloids referred to her when she moved to London in the 1990s, which she found annoying …

Unseen in the USA since 1901, Boston rocketed back into the Top 1000 in 2004 and, like other place-names such as Brooklyn, London and Paris, is now a reliable …

Chellsie is a feminine name representing a creative spelling variation of Chelsea or Chelsey. The original name Chelsea refers to a district in London with a name derived from Old …

Norwegian city name, Bergen is a strong, rugged choice, that may feel stylish in that surname-or-city-inspired way of Brogan and Brooklyn, London and Bristol, Bexley and Reagan …

Lunden is a modern masculine name with likely Scandinavian or English influences, possibly derived from place names or surnames. It may be connected to London or to the Old English …

Chellise is a feminine name representing a modern, creative spelling variation of Chelsea or Chelsey. The name Chelsea originated as a place name in London, derived from Old English terms …

Spelling Camden with a K makes it less of a place name—Camden is a downmarket city in New Jersey and an upmarket area of London—and more of a …

Chelce is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Chelsea. The traditional Chelsea originated as a place name in London, derived from Old English …

This was one of those delicious mornings when I allowed myself to dip into the recent British baby names in the London Telegraph birth announcements. As usual, they didn’t …

Blending the sounds of classic Henry, with contemporary, on trend choices like Hendrix, Hudson, and Landon, Hendon is a place name and a surname. A town in London, whose name …

Brixi was a Saxon lord thought to have erected a stone boundary of an ancient meeting place on the site that is now Brixton, a suburb in south London. Brixton …

A chivalrous, knightly sounding choice, that blends the appeal of Tristan, Leon, Laertes, and Leonard. Appearing in several historical chronicles and borne by a 10th century Bishop of London called …

Barnet is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'cleared by burning' or referring to a person from Barnet, a location in Greater London …

Chesli is a feminine name that likely developed as a modern variant of Chelsea or possibly as a creative spelling of Chelsey. Chelsea originated as a place name in London …

Classy, cool British names are one of my favorite groups. I love the day once a quarter or so that I allow myself to wallow in the London Telegraph birth …

… a blend of popular name elements. The name Chelsea itself derives from an area in London, England, meaning 'chalk landing place.' Chelcy carries a contemporary feel with its unique spelling …

… meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone.' Originally gaining recognition as a fashionable district in London, Chelsea transitioned to personal use during the 20th century. This particular spelling with 'ie …

… to Germania (Germany). It first appeared as a surname, often associated with Jermyn Street in London's fashionable district. As a given name, it carries an aristocratic, sophisticated air with …

… year-old boy in 304 AD Rome, who was executed after converting to Christianity. Today, St. Pancras is remembered through a major railway station in London, England by the name.

Every few months, about as often as I allow myself to relish a hot caramel sundae and with about the same amount of delicious anticipation, I dip into the London …

… every handful of months, I allow myself a visit to the Birth Announcements in the London Telegraph, the way one might ration such indulgences as a banana split or a …

… of decades ago, names like Dakota and Chelsea were hot and trendy, while  Paris and London were wildly exotic. Today, place name possibilities have moved far beyond such standards as …

By Emily Cardoza, Nothing Like a Name Oscar Wilde, one of my favorite authors, was well known in his day for biting one-liners and quick takedowns of the pretentious …

Names that would fit perfectly into the world of The Shadow Hunter Chronicles (The Infernal Devices and The Mortal Instrument, being the main ones) by Cassandra Clare. Both the winding …

So-called posh British names are famed for their characteristic quirk and charm. Delightfully extravagant combinations such as Arabella Clementine Athena and Sebastian Claud Spencer pepper the birth announcement pages …

The lovely Sereia is the Portuguese word for mermaid but can also be used as a name. English speakers may shy away from the name because of pronunciation questions and …

Leyton is traditionally a masculine surname and place name that has recently found usage as a given name for girls. Originally an English surname meaning 'settlement on the River Lea …

Hipster British boy names feel fresher and funkier than the classic royal names most often associated with the British Isles. These quirky British boy names are popular — though, naturally, not …

Lonyn is a contemporary masculine name with an enigmatic quality. With no clear historical roots in traditional naming systems, it likely emerged as a modern creation, possibly as a variation …

Camdon is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a gender-switched variation of the more familiar masculine Camden. The name Camden has English origins as a place name …

Novelist and playwright Joanne Lessner, author of Pandora’s Bottle and Critical Mass, wonders whether she names her characters….or they name themselves.__ In my alternate life (the one where …

Chelssy is a modern feminine name that represents a spelling variation of the more common Chelsea. This unique spelling with the double 's' gives the traditional name a distinctive twist …

Brixley is a modern feminine name that has emerged as part of the contemporary trend toward surname-inspired and location-based names with the popular '-ley' suffix. Likely derived from …

Londard is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant of names like Leonard (meaning "brave lion") or possibly a surname that transitioned to first …

Inigo, almost unknown in the U.S., is an intriguing choice, with its strong beat, creative and evocative sound, and associations with the great early British architect and stage designer …