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These often long, often frilly names are perfect for any fancy young lady. Hope you enjoy.

A list of names that either sounds similar to the name Olivia or have a similar vibe.

… and Zinnia; word names like Deliverance, Fable, Holiday and Sonata; and legendary names like Nimue, Olympias and Venus. Top Boy Names 2021 Mirroring trends on the girls’ side, the #1 …

… enlightenment. Other names in this category include Eden, Messiah, Zion, and Zen. The Unconventional –ers – Olympian Michael Phelps’ baby Boomer has become an Instagram star. Thandie Newton’s youngest is …

Some names that I have heard or come across this year that have stood out

A bit much, OTT, grandiose, "extra", regal names; not everyone's cup of tea--but I like them!

… Kikkan Randall is an American cross-country skier, niece of two former cross-country skiing Olympians. Kikkan is used as a diminutive of Kristina. Liu Liu Jiayu is a Chinese …

A collection of whimsical names, with a magical or mysterious sound. Many of these are uncommonly used, but I really love them. Note: All or most of these names are …

A list of baby names outside the top 100 (most much further!) in the USA's popularity charts that have familiar or common nick name potential. Stylish, totally usable, with …

All of these names are at some level of unusualness. Some I find in books, (particularly Harry Potter), the Forum, the Blog, and just people I know. So here they …

Some alternatives to the lovely and melodic name Ophelia. (Theses could also be alternatives to more popular names such as Olivia)

A collection of names inspired by places around the world, from far afield and right in your own backyard.

… R name, but which one? Rowan? Rhea? Rialta?  We’ll have to wait and see. Olympia Drexel and Force Hanley – Did you spot the Forbes story on America’s Richest …

… Ancient Greek philosopher nameZENOBIA — Greek name appearing in Hawthorne and Edith Wharton novelsZEUS — Supreme Greek Olympian godZHIVAGO — Russian literary nameZION — Hebrew unisex name now rising for both girls and boysZINNIA …

Possible names from cities from around the world, both big and small, popular and uncommon.

The following list contains unique, uncommon, or noteworthy names of various princesses from throughout history. I've avoided commonly used names like Elizabeth, Anne/a, Mary, etc. All names were …

My long list of favourite girls' names (firsts only) in order of preference, although it changes so much from day to day it's probably not very accurate (maybe the …

… Flora. The association with the olive branch — a symbol of peace — adds to her appeal. Olympia This name has a lot to live up to, from a vast mountain to …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Once a year, we like to stop and turn the calendar back a hundred years to see what parents were naming their babes a century ago and …

Master list of very fantasy/magical sounding names. I could see these appearing in a high fantasy novel

This list is for names for characters, most likely of the realistic fiction genre, who will need normal names. But I don't use Jack or Alex for my characters …

Olivia, a lovely Shakespearean name with an admirable balance of strength and femininity, is one of the top girls' names around the world. 2025 marked its 7th consecutive year in …

The princess names for girls here are those chosen by royal families around the world over the past decade or so. Your idea of princess names can be expanded to …

by Sophie Kihm A new year, a new crop of celebrity pregnancy announcements. We’re starting 2018 off right with some great ones! Queen Elizabeth is expecting a new great …

just a bunch of girls names i like, maybe i'll have a squad of pretentiously named minis someday

Welcome to the world, Paloma Violet Sheherazade and Hippolyte Jean Simon! British broadsheet newspaper The Telegraph is famed for its wonderful, whimsical, oh-so-British baby name announcements. There’s …

Have you ever known the excitement of meeting a Ben who is not Just Another Benjamin but is, in fact, Benedict? Or Nicki whose “secret” full name is Danika? If …

What could be a greater gift to bestow on your daughter than a name with a heroic namesake, someone with an inspiring story to add a layer of pride to …

Female dog names that start with O currently in the Top 100 dog names include Olive and Oakley. Dog names currently trending on Nameberry include Ophelia, Ottilie, and Olivia. Unique …

Names that sound rich

Mythology names that rank inside the Nameberry Top 1000 but outside the US Top 1000

A very long list of girls names beginning with the letter O. I hope it comes in handy.

One of my greatest joys is stepping back four times a year to gather up all the new names that have been added to the Birth Announcement forum, and seeing …

List of baby names for Brandon and Britney Ragland's new baby, due sometime early next year 2018! Not normal, not common, not weird.

There are some names that, even now, after writing so much about the subject, I hear and think, “Wow, that’s a great name.  I wonder why people don’t …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Do you prefer your girls’ names short and simple, or long and elaborate? There’s no right answer, and plenty of parents shortlist Rose and …

While we wait (months and months!) for the US and other countries to release their official naming statistics, we can start right here within the Nameberry family and take a …

In this week’s Nameberry 9, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel talks about names with some personal significance that’s not necessarily obvious on the surface. Sometimes the craziest name …

Extravagant, witchy, mystical, and historical, Femininomenal Names celebrate feminine strength and stories of female relationships, triumphs, and adventures. Drawn from myth, literature, and history too, these are names with nuance …

Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain It’s been a quiet week for high profile arrivals.  Sure, Michael Weatherly of NCIS fame and wife Bojana welcomed son Liam …

Names that have been gaining popularity and could definitely enter the top 1000 in the next 5-10 years. Based on SSA data from 2018. I tried to figure out …

One of my embarrassing little obsessions is princess names.  The whole idea of royalty, in these modern times, is kind of embarrassing.  And then there’s the issue of encouraging …

by Annie New Looking for an artistic baby name? As an art history student, I spent three years studying the biographies, influences and techniques of artists like Leonardo da Vinci …

These names are close to extinction! They haven't been on the Top 1000 list (according to the Social Security Administration) for at least 50 years. (This list is in …

I'm an Olivia, but I know so many Olivia's my own age and younger and though I love the name, it's getting old fast. Here are some …

This list needs to exist because, let's face it, place names for girls are super awesome and fun! Please enjoy! Yay!

Penelope is a long, lovely, greek girls name that has recently began garnering attention. Some alternatives!

This list is my personal master baby name list. My naming style is nature, ancient and mythology, bohemian and modern.

Looking for something similar to your favorite, but oh so popular name? Maybe I can help! To prevent clutter, I've decided not to include (most) of the international variations …

Want your little girl´s name to make a bold statement? These names are a bold and powerful choice for your little girl.