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… have emerged as a creative variant or could potentially relate to Stepney, a district in London's East End, giving it a place-name connection as well. The name has …

… place-name or word name or family name whose meaning is more personal than literal: London as a nod to their honeymoon city or Leonie for its fierce animal reference …

… since 1880, but just recently has taken on a cool edge by fashionable parents in London and seems ripe for a similar reevaluation here too. Victor made it big in …

… Tate Lee. Tate also has a cultural vibe via the Tate and Tate Modern museums in London, named for philanthropist Henry Tate. Actor Tate Donovan is a prominent current bearer.

… In English contexts, it often functions as a shortened form of names like Lonnie or London. The name has also been associated with the Germanic element 'lun,' referring to strength …

… often a nickname for Mackenzie) by adding the suffix '-ton', creating an association with prestigious London location names like Kensington. This name emerged in the early 21st century alongside similar …

… was one of the four founders of the John Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, MD, and he also founded the History of Medicine Society at the Royal Society of Medicine, London.

… Daniel chose it for his daughter. Avis Everhard is the fictional narrator of the Jack London dystopian novel The Iron Heel. In the Harry Potter books, Avis is not a …

… Child, will be released. A two-part stage play based on the story debuted in London’s West End earlier this summer. Thanks to a successful #KeeptheSecrets campaign, there’s …

… 10 girls given the name in a recent year. A way to nickname Goldie (or Goldy), it may work for those who like Emersyn over Emerson or Londyn over London

… historical novels by Julia Quinn, the series revolves around the Bridgerton family who live in London in 1813. Most charmingly, the eight Bridgerton children are named alphabetically in order of …

… names were most popular among Nameberry readers in our cities with the most visitors, from London to Los Angeles, Chicago to Sydney. But you wanted more. You were curious about …

… probably haven’t considered – at least if you’re American. The birth announcements in the London Telegraph include dozens of baby names that are classic and stylish and also rarely …

… times as many boys. The classic Camden with its ties to the hip market in London and the New Jersey city, may be a better way to go, given to …

… climb even further. In England, it's associated with Harley Street, home to some of London's most prominent medical specialists. A famous fictional namesake is Batman's Harley Quinn …

… t say we didn’t warn you!) browsing through the latest birth announcements from the London-based Telegraph newspaper is a brilliant way to get unique baby name inspiration with …

… gender-neutral names starting with L in the US Top 500 for either gender include London, Lennon, Lennox, Luca, and Leighton. But there are plenty of old-timers that make …

… such as Journey and Wilder are popular modern baby boy names. Place names such as London and Kenya fit the category of modern names for boys. Other modern names for …

I imagine that these names would fit perfectly for a creative person, ex. writers, artists and designers.

… it has charted once in 2021, but for boys. In the UK, this name might be associated with the now closed London based prison or with the university, Royal Holloway.

… meaning 'ship's island' or 'Ceol's island,' while Chelsea refers to a district in London whose name means 'landing place for chalk or limestone.' Kellsei emerged primarily in the …

… versions of popular names. The name gained attention after Chelsea became a fashionable district in London, and later received a boost in popularity in the United States during the 1980s …

… a first name, it gained some recognition through the Gilbey's gin brand, established in London in the 19th century. Gilbey has an aristocratic, slightly old-world charm that appeals …

… In the Swinging Sixties, Annabel was in the thick of things as the name of London's trendiest disco and nightclub, named for the wife of the owner. The Annabel …

My boyfriend and I have talked about having kids a few times, and the main topic is always what we would name them. He is Muslim, I am Catholic, and …

Garrard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, historically functioning as both a surname and given name. It derives from elements meaning 'spear' and 'brave' or 'hardy,' suggesting strength and …

Chelese is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Chelsea. The original Chelsea derives from an Old English place name meaning 'landing place for chalk or …

A spirited and distinctive name, used predominantly in its native Ethiopia, Tigst can also be spelled as Tigist. Derived from Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, it has the virtuous …

We’ve been scrutinizing your responses to our recent survey, in particular the question that asked what you’d like to see more of on nameberry, with an eye to …

by Pamela Redmond Satran Maybe if I’d ever gotten into watching one of those shows about the Housewives from any place other than my home state of New Jersey …

By Meagan Burke, TulipByAnyName The doctors are in and they have some fabulous names!  So let’s explore the great names of famous TV doctors past and present for a …

By Pamela Redmond Satran There’s a new generation of names popular in Paris, all fresh and chic-sounding beyond the French borders.  Will they translate to the English-speaking …

Camden is a surprise hit, probably as a result of some star baby cred: it has been chosen by no less than four celebrity parents since 2012. Gentle but not …

Bird name Finch has been quietly used in the US since the early 2010s, perhaps thanks to the rise of Wren and Birdie, and because of its connection to Harper …

This beautiful Punjabi name has seen a sudden rise in diaspora communities — in a recent year, it rose in England and Wales by 300%, and entered the Top 200 in …

City names are a special breed among place names used for babies: hip, sophisticated, street smart. Of course, city-bred kids can be named anything at all, but we collected …

Derived from the Arabic word sadaga, meaning to "to tell the truth", Sadiq is a name associated with sincerity and honesty. It was most famously borne by the 8th century …

Lula has a firecracker personality, a singing and dancing extrovert. Interesting that Lulu was a Top 100 name when the Social Security list was born in 1880, but it's …

By Abby Sandel Lately, celebrity baby name news has a split personality. With the arrival of royal baby #2 expected this month, there’s talk of buttoned-up classics like …

City names for babies? Babies named after cities lead this week’s name news, which also includes the names of preachers and warrior queens, plus some new 2016 name data …

This guest blog by a guy named Chelsea lets us in on his gender-bender life experiences. There’s nothing that unusual about being named after a place, except when …

High fashion baby names: they’re the naming equivalent of crochet crop tops or big, bushy brows. Exciting, edgy… and appealing enough to hit the mainstream sooner than you might …

Rory is a buoyant, spirited name for a redhead with Celtic roots. The name Rory is getting more popular overall, but for the past few years has been trending decidedly …

International city names are an ultra-chic subset of place names, conveying worldliness and cosmopolitan style without actually having to pack your bags. Place names are one of the biggest …

By Nick Turner A century ago, you would have gotten some strange looks if you named your daughter Brooklyn — and not just because the borough wasn’t yet a hipster …

Holloway is a habitational surname, meaning if this is a last name on your family tree, your ancestors once lived in an English town by the name. As a first …

Bartholomew is an apostle's name that's been out of favor for centuries but might appeal again to the parent in search of an old but rare choice. The …

This year, the Black history names we salute are those of the extraordinary women athletes whose strength, skill and bravura have brought them to the top of their fields, many …

Chelse is a feminine name that emerged as a shortened variation of Chelsea, which was originally an English place name meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone' from Old English …

Hipster British girl names are a cool and eclectic bunch! From sweet vintage nicknames like Peggy and Posy, to elaborate choices like Pandora and Pollyanna, the Brits are renowned for …