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Colson was made familiar by author Colson Whitehead, who helped popularize the K variation as well. Both Colson and Kolson rapidly ascended the charts in 2017, the year following the …

This name's existence is all about Kiefer Sutherland, who spells his name i before e.

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 …

Written as Genève, it's the authentic name of Switzerland's capital. The English version, Geneva, is more common as a baby name in the US. Geneva and Geneva are …

The -en ending is the authentically female one and the traditional Cornish spelling, but more and more Americans are turning to the y as a feminizing element in the final …

Familiar through the renowned children's author Roald Dahl, this Germanic surname was traditionally given to those who lived near a valley. Dahlia is up and coming for girls, leading …

Maybe if you really love Autumn.

For fans of the (female) author A. S. ; makes an interesting alternative to Wyatt or the hotelish Hyatt.

A seventh-century Welsh poet about whom little more than his name is known.

It can't often be said about truly one-of-a-kind names, but Adeluna would fit in perfectly with the stylish names of Right Now. It's one part …

About a third of baby girl names today end in the letter a, and there's a subgroup of these that end in ica. The top girl name ending in …

Much less sure about this list. *why yes, I did just watch Dead Poets Society. why do you ask?*

With a tranquil yet powerful feel about it, Želmíra is a Slovakian and Croatian name, made up of the elements želeti and miru meaning "desire, wish" and "peace, world" respectively …

In Greek mythology, Talos a giant automaton made of bronze, protector of Europa in Crete.

Popular Russian name, familiar here via author Svetlana Stalin, the dictator's daughter.

The late Swedish novelist Stieg Larsson, author of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, introduced his Swedish name to the wider world -- not that too many people outside Scandinavia have …

Étienne de Silhouette (1709–67), French author and politician, gave his name to this portraiture technique – although, strangely, no one knows why.

Both this form and Quentin are authentic modern forms of the Roman family name Quintus. Your choice. In the US, this spelling lags behind Quentin and Quinton.

Metrodora is known as the possible author of an Ancient Greek medical text focused on pregnancy and women's health, and as a 4th century saint, sister to Menodora and …

What with Paul Simon's classic lyric about Julio down by the schoolyard and several distinguished bearers, this livelier Spanish version of Julius is completely familiar to the non-Hispanic …

Lengthens the popular Ivy, but why? About 100 baby namers in the US last year found a reason.

Dariela may have a not-quite-authentic provenance, but it's a pretty name and an unusual choice in the girly Isabella-Gabriella group.

Chelsea is still being used, with about 400 baby girls named Chelsea in the US last year. But it was much more popular a few decades ago, peaking at Number …

There isn't much information out there about this vanishingly rare name, but its posited meaning of "nobleman" suggests that it may derive from the same Old English route as …

Associated with the Jewish prophet and author of the Book of Amos in the Old Testament, Aamos is the Finnish and Estonian variation, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew amas meaning …

nos autem non in amore. nos sumus in via lactea, qui stellarum fulgore suo in se curat. nos autem nebulae erant oppansa et in dolore.

Ryle, rhymes with Kyle, was used by author Colleen Hoover for the neurosurgeon hero of her bestselling novel, It Ends With Us. Twenty-nine baby boys were named Ryle in …

Ruska is a Finnish word referring to autumn foliage — often specifically autumn in Lapland, Finland where the colors are vibrant and magical.

With a hint of ruggedness and strength about it, but quirky, retro vibes too, Rilda is a rare nickname name. Similar to Tilda or Hilda, it comes from names ending …

A name associated with fire and the autumnal shades of orange and red, Pyhrra is both a feminine form of the name Pyhrrus, and a figure in Greek mythology herself …

Inspired by the Beatles song "Penny Lane", about the sights and sounds of a typical street in Liverpool, England, this quirky smoosh name has charted regularly in the US since …

Rare and rhythmical with a familiar look about it, Nialla is a feminine form of masculine Niall. It may appeal to those wanting to honor a Neil, a Neal, or …

Manha is a Muslim name given to about 100 baby girls in the US last year.

A literary name, likely invented by Czech author Julius Zeyer for his 1898 play, Radúz and Mahulena, Mahulena is an intriguing yet familiar sounding choice, probably inspired by Magdalena. The …

Ethereal, yet with the familiarity of Lily about it, Lilliandil is a name created by Douglas Gresham for the movie adaptation of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, based of …

Kyōka Izumi was a 19th-century surrealist author. He was a man, but a female character in the anime series Bungo Stray Dogs was named after him in full. Kyōka …

Kerris is a much easier if less authentic phonetic spelling of the popular and pretty Welsh name Cerys.

With a hint of Jane and Jolene about it, Jolaine is in fact a compound name, blending any Jo- name with Laine (or Elaine). The meaning varies depending on which …

Not a biblical name, but one with authentic Hebrew roots that's used in Israel; would fit in with the current trend for two-syllable J names. Jaaron, Jairon, Jaran …

So many people love Jack but worry about its popularity. If you count yourself amongst these people, this rare but intuitive Cornish version of the name might be a choice …

The Isidora spelling, though equally legitimate, is about 90 percent less common than Isadora.

Surname from a landscape feature, associated with author Gore Vidal and Bill Clinton's Vice President Al Gore. Its alternative meaning - as in gory - may explain why it's never …

All the sounds of Giovanni without the authentic spelling.

We have Seven, Five, and Eleven—how about Four?

This Hungarian name was created by the author András Dugonics for the central character of his 1788 novel of the same name. It is likely an elaboration on Etele, a …

The name of the great French novelist, author of the timeless The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, would make a surprising middle name choice.

This spelling of Blyss was used for about 20 baby girls in the US last year, but it doesn't add anything to the original.

We all know of Alexandra, but how about the rare and beautiful gemstone Alexandrite as a fresh spin on this classic?

November baby names may be autumn baby names inspired by the fall season or late-autumn colors such as gold or brown. Names for babies born in November might also …

October names are crisp and autumnal. They might relate to Halloween or the autumn season in general. Names inspired by October symbols, such as the marigold, opal, or Libra and …