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Hilary may feel too connected to a single personality, but this version offers a fresh and interesting alternative. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin (born Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas) chose this variation …

English place name derived from the Anglo-Norman personal name Hasten or Haesta, made famous by the battle of 1066.

Friso is a name that refers to Frisian person living in the Dutch province of Friesland. The name has become more popular in recent years as it was used for …

An elegy is a poem lamenting a deceased person. As a name, it could be used by parents in remembrance of a recently deceased person or as a euphonic and …

This originated as a nickname for a skinny person; could make a rhythmic first name as well.

A pet name that's usually unrelated to a person's given name. Musician Bootsy Collins was born William Earl.

Some names that I personally would never use. This is not meant to offend anyone it's just my personal opinion. Many apologies if I do... -Beth

i dont know this is just for personal reference nothing more so like idk totally uh

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

A dapper English surname derived from the Old English personal name Hunwine "bear friend", which comes with winning nickname Win.

In Greek mythology, Tekhne (also spelled Techne) is the personification of art, craft, and technical skill.

In Greek mythology, Techne (also spelled Tekhne) is the personification of art, craft, and technical skill.

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 …

Rollins is primarily a surname derived from the Germanic personal name Hrodland (composed of 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'land' meaning 'territory'), which evolved into Roland in French. As a first …

Roberts functions primarily as a surname derived from the personal name Robert, meaning 'bright fame' from Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). As a masculine first name, Roberts represents …

Sharp surname with Norman roots — it originally denoted a person from any of four places called Pierrepont in Normandy.

In the past, Orson has felt like a one-person moniker, tied to film director Orson Welles, who dropped his given name of George in favor of his more distinctive …

An old surname which was originally given to a person in charge of buying groceries for the manor house, this is now most famously associated with American novelist Willa Cather …

Arete is a minor goddess in Greek mythology who personifies the idea of excellence or perfect virtue. There is also a mythological queen Arete, with her sister an "exacter of …

As a boys' name, Angel has two distinct name personalities. One is as a perennial favorite Hispanic boys’ name, popular in the US along with Spain, Mexico, and South America …

A variation of Alethea, the name given to the personification of truth in some versions of Greek myth. This particular form might help you to avoid the uh-LEE-thee …

In some versions of Greek myth, Aletheia was the personification of truth, and as such it saw increased use in the 19th-century in the form of Alethea, given as …

Layla is a great name, full of personality. If you want something similar, here are some great alternatives.

Names that, while I adore them, I personally wouldn't use for an actual child for whatever reason.

Here's some unusual names for girls that I personally love. Not all are that unusual but still not the most common. Most of them I have heard and found …

This is a list of my personal favorite names for girls. I was going to create it as a private list, but I discovered most of these names on other …

Dachshund names may fit their goofy and loveable personality — maybe even with a wiener dog-inspired pun — or may tap into the breed's German heritage. The most popular names …

Uzziah was an Old Testament king of Judah, among other personages. The initial U is a bit funky for modern tastes; we don't see this one enjoying a revival …

A pretty, rarely used Greek name, Thalassa is the ancient personification of the sea, particularly the Mediterranean, who is sometimes considered the mother of Aphrodite. In 1991, a newly discovered …

Teigen is rising in popularity now that model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen has made it more visible. Although Chrissy pronounces it to rhyme with Teagan, the traditional pronunciation is …

One place-name that doesn't make the cut as a person name, associated with several commercial enterprises. We've seen it used by Chicago Cubs fans — Sheffield is the …

Has become a byword in English for an overly optimistic person, thanks to the eponymous children's book heroine. Polly is an antiquated short form of Mary.

Among the children named Heaven are the daughters of TV personality Brooke Burke and rap singer Lil' Mo, who also has a daughter named God'iss Love. Some parents have …

Because of Gwyneth Paltrow, this has almost become a one-person name, but not in the prohibitive there's-only-one-Oprah sense. Also seen as Gwenyth and Gweneth, this …

Although it has several meanings in modern Celtic languages, the personal name Brochan is thought to derive from the name Brychan, meaning "speckled". It would make an interesting variation on …

Angelov is a Bulgarian and Macedonian surname derived from the personal name Angel, which comes from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' As a family name, it follows …

Many girls love having names that convey personality, whether that is fanciful and feminine or down-to-earth and tomboyish. Young girls may be particularly attracted to names that are …

Habitational surnames originated to denote the place where a person lived. Habitational surnames might be broad, like Blair, which means "dweller on the plain", or Logan, meaning "small hollow". In …

Here are some of my personal favorite noun names. Some are more popular, while some are very unique.

A list of names that I personally like. Made public because I was thinking if someone saw a name you liked that was on the list, they might like to …

This list is based on my personal preference of my favourite unusual girls names. These names will probably have nicknames unerneath them so be prepared!

These are some names I just personally do not like. To each their own I guess

Oprah's almost mononymic first name is too closely tied to her personality (and brand) for us to recommend it as a baby name in good faith. Her surname, however …

Lutz is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the personal name Ludwig, which means 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.' As a standalone name, Lutz emerged as a shortened …

In Greek mythology, the Keres were female death spirits; goddesses who personified violent deaths and were drawn to bloody deaths on battlefields.

Jenkins began as an English and Welsh surname derived from the personal name Jenkin, a medieval diminutive of John meaning 'God is gracious.' As a first name, Jenkins represents the …

One of the many variations of Hesperos, in Greek mythology the personification of the Evening Star.

A preppy surname and place name derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Ælfweard "elf guardian" + the -by suffix, meaning "village, homestead". Ellerby feels like a quirkier Ellery or Emery.

Eller is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from ancient personal names containing the element 'ald' meaning 'old' or 'wise.' It has also existed as a surname throughout European …

Dagur, one of the top boys' names in Iceland, is the personification of day. His mother is Nott, or night, and together they are thought to ride in a chariot …