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The name Lórien appears several times in Tolkien’s novels. It’s both a place name and a character name, and although the name may sound feminine due to the …

Kyle is still appreciated by thousands of parents each year for its combination of simplicity, strength, and style; it was in the Top 20 for most of the nineties. As …

Keneti is an appealing Samoan name made famous by New Zealand actor KJ (Keneti James) Fitzgerald Apa, who plays Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale. His father, also …

Kamma is an appealing Danish name signifying a combination of Katherine or Karen and Maria or Margaret. It may also be a short form of Kamilla, the usual Scandinavian spelling …

A rare but appealing and accessible member of the John family. It sees steady low-key use in England.

An Igbo name, appealing in that celebrates embracing family heritage, Jidenna featured in the UK Top 1000 in 2023. It is notably borne by American rapper, singer, and songwriter, Jidenna …

A simple and appealing multi-cultural form of John, but Americans will be baffled by all those vowels.

Inara is an appealing choice with multiple origins, currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Netherlands. Gentle looking but bright in feel, it is also on the …

A not as appealing variation on an attractive original.

A rare and appealing surname name, ultimately derived from the Norman female name Aveline, one root of Ava.

The name Esca appears in Rosemary Sutcliff's 1954 historical adventure novel The Eagle of the Ninth, which is set in 2nd century Roman Britain. Esca is the name of …

We understand the appeal — similar to Evie, a word name — but envy is not a quality you want to incite in your child.

This is an appealing name that could cross cultural borders, but it has lost ground in recent years.

Emiliano is an appealing Latinate version of Emil, with the same gentle sounds but additional flair. Popular in Chile and Mexico, where it ranks in the Top 20, Emiliano is …

A theatrical name, appearing in Henrik Ibsen's 1888 play, The Lady from the Sea, Ellida comes from the Old Norse Elliði, giving it an ocean-related meaning. Also spelled …

Short, sweet and appealing, Eione is a little used name from Greek mythology, borne by one of the Nereids, the sea nymph daughters of Nereus. Derived from the element eion …

An unusual and appealing Scottish family name that would work as well for a girl as a boy.

Des Ree appears to be a creative variant spelling of Desiree, a French name meaning 'desired' or 'longed for.' The unusual spacing creates a more distinctive appearance while maintaining the …

Dermot is an appealing, relatively undiscovered Irish mythological hero's name long popular in the Old Country, and imported into the American consciousness by actor Dermot Mulroney. We see it …

Cullen is an appealing Irish surname name that upped its cool factor considerably when it became the Twilight family name of Edward et al. It's considerably less popular than …

The surname Costner appeared on the charts in 2021, and it was high time, given the popularity of other financial-themed surnames such as Banks and Ledger. Actor Kevin Costner …

Claudio, a most appealing Italian name, is featured in not one, but two Shakespearean plays, ,Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing. While "lame" is the most widely acknowledged …

A bright and appealing Spanish name traditionally given to honor the church festival of Candlemas, which commemorates the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin …

The surname Berlioz appears across Western Europe, notably connected to French composer Louis-Hector Berlioz. The name may be familiar through the gray-furred kitten in the classic Disney film …

A name that appeared in the US stats in the 80s, possibly as respelling of classic Benjamin, inspired by the sounds of Jarmaine. There is a chance that it may …

Barker may be appealing to parents looking for a name with many layers - not only does it share a meaning with the more common Shepherd and Tanner, it also brings …

An unusual and appealing name that is the origin of Evelyn, via the Norman French name Aveline. It derives from an obscure Germanic root, the meaning of which is not …

A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm …

Ananya is an appealing Indian name used for girls and boys, though its similarity to Anna makes it sound more feminine to Western ears. Quite popular in the US, where …

Cute nickname with multicultural appeal — in addition to Yoav, Yovi could be short for names such as Yovan and Yovani.

Common in Holland, the appealing Willem (as in de Kooning and Dafoe) makes William fresh and distinctive.

Weaver, which made an appearance as a first name on the U.S. Top 1000 in the late 19th century and then vanished, may rise again along with its occupational …

Tormund Giantsbane is an appealing Game of Thrones character with an enthusiastic fanbase: he's a Wildling from north of the Wall with a fiery red beard and a salty …

Tehila may at first appeal as a distinctive choice. Danger: might tend to sound like a mispronunciation of tequila.

Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.

Snowy has only ever appeared on the charts twice: in 2013, when it was given to 6 baby girls, and in 2016, when it was used for five. With recent …

Strange amalgam with little appeal.

Shanneice combines elements that appear in several naming traditions. It likely blends 'Shan' (possibly from Shannon, an Irish-derived name meaning 'old river,' or from Shana, a Hebrew-derived name …

A Hebrew name that appears in the Bible as one of David warriors, Shama means "to hear" or "to listen", linking it to understanding and obedience too. An unexpected way …

Spice names are increasingly appealing to the senses of prospective parents; this one, belonging to a precious spice derived from the crocus has a vaguely orange-scented-incense sixties feel …

This lovely, quintessentially British appellation, also spelled Rosamond, is the name of a legendary twelfth-century beauty. Rare on these shores, it is more than worthy of importation. There was …

The sassy, steel magnolia appeal of Oscar-winning Reese (born Laura Jeanne—Reese is her mother's maiden name) Witherspoon has single-handedly propelled this formerly boys’ name into girls …

Virtue-esque Reason first appeared in the US stats back in the early 20th-century, but it has been used more consistently and in greater numbers since the 2020s. Given …

A Thai name that appeared in the third season of the popular TV series, The White Lotus, Pornchai comes from phon meaning "blessing" or "strength" and chai meaning "victory". While …

Piero is elegant, melodic, appealing. Just picture the muted frescoes of Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca.

One of the least appealing of the ella-ending names, especially if you check pernicious in the dictionary.

Poetic and ornamental, Parisina appears as the central figure of a work by Lord Byron in 1816, which went on to inspire operas by Mascagni and Donizetti. The figure behind …

This Muslim name first appeared on the American charts in 2001, but is a common choice in countries with large Islamic populations.

Popular in China, Muyang appeared in the Top 10 in its native country in a recent year and features the stylish "Mu-" element, also heard in another contemporary favorite, Muchen …

This rare literary name appears in Gottfried Keller's 1855 novel Der grüne Heinrich (Green Henry). Fiesty and beautiful Meretlein lived in the woods and was constantly causing trouble. Ultimately …