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Vaseelia is an extremely rare feminine name that may have roots in Eastern European or Greek naming traditions. It could be a variant of Vasilia, the feminine form of Vasili …

Urse is an extremely unusual feminine name that may have originated as a variant of Ursula, which comes from Latin meaning 'little female bear.' Alternatively, it could be related to …

Ula is among the unusual U names that may have a range of origins and meanings, from the Celtic one given here to its possibilities as a short form of …

Tyrek appears to be a modern name that may have developed as a variant of names like Tyrone or Tariq. If derived from Tariq (طارق), it has Arabic origins meaning …

Twan appears to have multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Antoine (the French form of Anthony, meaning 'priceless one' or 'highly praiseworthy'), particularly common in its …

Treyvun appears to be a contemporary name that may combine elements of names like Trey (which can be a nickname for a third-generation namesake or derived from the French …

Trayl is an uncommon modern masculine name that may be a variant spelling of Trail or a completely novel creation. With its one-syllable structure and distinctive spelling, Trayl fits …

Usually pronounced to rhyme with nice — though others may rhyme it with Jace — Thijs is a popular Dutch name short for that country's form of Matthew. Matt Lauer's …

This ancient name, belonging to a Byzantine empress, may be difficult for a modern child to carry, though it can be an original way to get to cute nickname Thea …

Tegan is a Welsh saint's name. While some may conflate it with the Irish Teagan, they have different roots and meanings though both are used for girls as well …

A gentle sounding name with multiple origins, Tale may be a variation of Thale, a popular choice in Norway. As such, it comes from either the Germanic element adal and …

Tacye is an extremely rare feminine name that may be a variant spelling of Tacie or Tacey, which themselves likely derived from Anastasia or potentially from the Latin 'tacitus' meaning …

An alternative spelling to the cheerful Sunny, Sunnie may lend it a more 'name-y' feel as in the case of names like Scarlett, Daisie, Journee, and Saige. Country artist …

Stefeia is an extremely rare feminine name that may be a variant of Stefania or Stephania, which derive from the Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' The unusual spelling and …

Carries a different meaning in American English. You may also like Sootima.

Shawn is a phonetic spelling of Sean that may be past its peak – it was a Top 30 name in the early 1970s – but is still quite popular for boys …

Many of the parents who choose this name may not even be aware of the lovely Irish_Gaelic name that spawned it.

Peaceful, calm, and untroubled: these are qualities parents may be hoping for, either on their parenting journey or in their child’s life. The name Serenity encapsulates these hopes, conjuring …

The exact origins of Seavey are clouded — it may be a habitational surname used for people who lived near the River Severn in England or it could have derived from …

Sahbina is a feminine name with roots that may be connected to Arabic origins. It could be a variant of Sabina, which derives from the Latin word 'Sabinus,' meaning 'a …

Rufeine is an extremely rare feminine name that may be a variation or elaboration of the Latin name Rufus, which means "red-haired" or "red-headed." The addition of the …

Stronger and fresher than the original, though it may provoke the question, "Got a light?"

Rocky meets Rosalyn in this modern choice, which may be interpreted as meaning "rocky lake" or "rocky valley" from the literal English meaning of "rock" and either the Welsh llyn …

Rayvaun appears to be a contemporary name that may combine elements of Ray (from Raymond, meaning 'wise protector' or from the English word meaning 'beam of light') with the suffix …

Rakiim appears to be a masculine name that may have connections to Arabic naming traditions, possibly related to Rahim or Raheem (meaning 'merciful' or 'compassionate' in Arabic). The doubled 'i …

Pry is an extremely rare masculine name that may have originated as a surname before occasionally being adopted as a given name. As a surname, it likely derived from geographic …

With the new fashion for occupational names, we may hear more of this one.

Petronius is an Ancient Roman family name that may be drawn from the word petronis, meaning yokel or woodpecker, or the more familiar meaning stone, which applies to all the …

Predominantly used in its native Greece — though it may be seen occasionally in Cyprus and Albania too — Persefoni is the modern Greek transcription of the mythological goddess's name. Borne …

Pelcia is an extremely rare feminine name that may have connections to Latin or Polish origins. It could be related to names like Pelicia (a variant of Felicia, meaning 'happy …

A rare name, most notably borne by Opha May Johnson, who became the first woman to officially join the United States Marine Corps in 1918, Opha may appeal to those …

Oonie is an extremely rare feminine name that may have originated as a diminutive nickname for names like Una or Eunice. It also potentially has Scottish or Irish origins, possibly …

Niria is the female equivalent of Nir and may also be found as Nira. This simple, pleasant name has an earthy meaning.

As with many grandmother-y names, this choice may be coming back into style. Myra was invented in the seventeenth century by a poet called Fulke Greville as a short …

A multicultural choice with a distinctive sound, Moya may appeal as a unique alternative to Maia/Maya or Mia. Given to a handful of girls each year in the US …

Menah is a feminine name with roots that may be traced to various origins. In Arabic, it could be connected to meanings like 'gift' or 'blessing,' while some suggest it …

Meede is an extremely rare masculine name that may have originated as a variant spelling of Mead or Meade, which were originally English surname names derived from the Old English …

Mavine is an extremely rare feminine name that may have originated as a variation of Mavis, which comes from the Old French word for the song thrush bird. Alternatively, it …

If Maude isn't vintage enough for you, you may try Maudie, an antique nickname for Matilda last popular at the turn of the 20th century. Actress Maude Apatow introduced …

Markel appears to have multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Markell, which itself could derive from the diminutive form of Mark (from Latin Marcus, meaning "dedicated …

Straightforward single-syllable name, though children named Lyle may get tired of hearing "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile". Lyle was at the height of fashion in the 1920s, which makes him due …

Llon is an extremely rare masculine name that may have Welsh origins, possibly related to the Welsh word 'llon' meaning 'happy' or 'cheerful.' The unusual double 'l' beginning is characteristic …

Lacadia is an elegant, uncommon feminine name that may have evolved as a variant of Acadia, a region in eastern Canada with French heritage, or possibly as an elaboration of …

Koz is a brief, impactful masculine name that may have several origins. It could be derived from Slavic surnames (particularly Polish, Czech, or Russian), where it relates to the word …

Kezi is a short, sweet feminine name that may be derived from several sources. It can be a diminutive form of names like Keziah, which has Hebrew origins meaning "cassia …

Kenzia appears to be a feminine name that may have evolved as a variation of Kenzie (itself a diminutive of Mackenzie) or possibly as a creative spelling of Kentia (a …

Kaska is a feminine name with origins that may be linked to Eastern European or Slavic languages. It could be a variant of the Polish name Kasia, which is a …

Kady, though it has an authentic Irish meaning, may also be a variation of Katy short form of Kadence, or combination of initials K. and D. Though Kady is more …

Kadeen appears to have multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of the Arabic name Qadim (قديم) meaning "ancient" or "eternal," adapted to English spelling conventions. Alternatively, it could …

Juvia is a feminine name with roots that may be linked to Latin elements or possibly derived from 'Jupiter' or words related to youthfulness. The name gained significant popularity following …