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… viable first name option for girls or boys. The balance is currently running at about seven girls for every boy named Laramie. The Wyoming city gives it more of a …

… English records as far back as the fourteenth century and arrived in America in the seventeenth, it sounds cooler these days than the more traditional Kenneth. Kenyon has literary ties …

… all, it did happen to Jessie and Becky. Bessie has been in use since the seventeenth century and is found as characters in Jane Eyre and in Sean O'Casey …

… David in the Old Testament. The name has Hebrew origins, meaning "daughter of oath" or "seventh daughter." Bathsua Makin was a notable 17th-century English proto-feminist and educator who …

… sea nymph who fell in love with Odysseus and kept him on her island for seven years. The name carries connotations of enchantment, mystery, and allure. This spelling with 'K …

… the others, perhaps as a successor to Noah. A name that was used by the seventeenth century Pilgrims and is still heard in Israel, but is a rarity in the …

… at the turn of the last century and for the ensuing fifty years, becoming the seventh most popular name in the country for three years, from 1901 to 1904. Now …

… from Persian, it means "precious, high-value", and was the name of the of the Seven Great Houses of Iran in the 6th century. It may also be used as …

… Dhani Harrison, look-alike son of Beatle George. He is named after the sixth and seventh notes of the Indian music scale, 'dha' and 'ni'. 'Dhani' is also a raga …

… French diaspora. Pere Dagobert was an eighteenth century Capuchin monk who immigrated to New Orleans from Quebec. Dagobert I was a king of the Merovingian dynasty in the seventh century.

… sea nymph who fell in love with Odysseus and kept him on her island for seven years. The name derives from the Greek word 'kalypto,' meaning 'to conceal' or 'to …

… Solomon. The original Hebrew name בַּת־שֶׁבַע (bat-sheva) means 'daughter of the oath' or 'seventh daughter.' This variation with the spelling Batsheba is quite rare compared to the more …

… has a couple of notable associations, among them a fourth century Queen of Caria who was responsible for the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World..

… in the US today end with the letter A. The US Top 10 alone contains seven girls' names that end in A : Emma, Olivia, Ava, Isabella, Sophia, Mia, and Amelia …

… the Jackson and Wayans families. Though heard much less now than it was in the seventies, this could change as parents look to the names of old Hollywood stars. Keith …

… a perfect alternative to Conor/Connor. In Gaelic, Conan was the name of an illustrious seventh-century Irish saint, bishop of the Isle of Man. Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan …

… of a novel by Benjamin Disraeli centering on the character Venetia Herbert, and Venetia Anastasia Stanley was a famous seventeenth century beauty. Verona is another pretty Italian place name possibility.

… was the old Celtic god of the sun and fire. St. Aidan was a famous seventh century Irish saint, noted for his kindness and generosity and for spreading Christianity. Aiden …

… another name for Tamanend, a Native American chief of the Lenni-Lenape nation in the seventeenth century. Its connections to the dated Tammy could be seen as a positive or …

… roots, plus plenty of grounding in the English-speaking world. Raphael was one of the seven archangels (called by Milton "the affable archangel") who attended the throne of God and …

… bible, Abra was a favorite of King Solomon and it was a popular name in seventeenth century England. Abra is also a West African name used for girls born on …

… might find attractive—namely, the initial O and the -ia suffix. St. Odile of Alsace, also known as Odilia, is a Roman Catholic saint from the seventh and eighth centuries.

… with peace. Dove was actually an early bird, used as a first name in the seventeenth century and in the U.S. Top 1000 through the 1890's. One admirable …

… Tuscan city. Lucchese debuted as a baby name in 2022, when it was given to seven baby boys. It fits several current baby name trends, including luxury brand names and …

… an ancient Irish name -- a Saint Kevin founded a scholastic monastery near Dublin in the seventh century -- Kevin only became popular in Ireland at the same time it did in …

… a warrior history - Florine of Burgundy was a female French crusader, who fought in battles alongside her husband and died after continuing to fight with seven arrows in her chest.

… last year. Cera is a respelling of Sera, which might be short for the angel name Seraphina or another spin on Sarah. Saint Cera was a seventh century Irish abbyess.

… in the 90's and 2000s, having been absent for a century. Common in the seventeenth century, Patience is the eponymous heroine of a Gilbert & Sullivan comic operetta. In literature …

… sun god), while in the Bible, it appears as the name of one of the seventy disciples in the New Testament. A notable bearer of this form is the 19th …

… the mother of Solomon. The name derives from Hebrew elements meaning "daughter of oath" or "seventh daughter." This particular spelling variant, Bathseva, softens the pronunciation while maintaining the biblical connection …

… Rahel. Delicacy, softness, and Old Testament importance made Rachel a top biblical choice from the seventies on. At a much earlier time Rachel was considered characteristically Jewish—it wasn't …

… bolder Angelina (probably for obvious reasons). Angelica was introduced to England from Italy in the seventeenth cenury, and is heard in early poetry and plays, including Romeo and Juliet. Angelica …

… in Greek mythology as the mother of the hero Meleager and was revived by the seventeenth-century poet Richard Lovelace as a poetic pseudonym for his beloved. These days, parents …

… Wheeler and his wife Zhamira Zambrano, inspired by the Arabic eayni meaning "my eyes". It subsequently appeared in the US stats in 2024, when it was given to seven girls.

… a name favored by novelists who are using a Cornish setting, such as Victoria Holt in The Legend of the Seventh Virgin. The Kerenza spelling has a bit more zip.

… more ready for prime time than the long-form mother name, although Bathsheba, which means "seventh daughter," has a rich Biblical and literary history. The Queen of Sheba was a …

… on the US charts in 2020, and in a more recent year, was given to seven girls. For some, it may feel too much of a mononyn, while others may …

… Bertha was a Top 100 name until the 1930s, and in the 1880s was the seventh most popular name in the land--the equal of Joseph. Bertha, aka Berchta, was …

… it was a common name in Tudor period England, the 'n' being dropped in the seventeenth century, leading to Sidony, Sidonie and Sidney. Well-used in France, Sidonie ranks in …

… in France. In the US, it appeared briefly on the Top 1000 list in the seventies, then returned in 2000, following Ms. Jolie's 1999 Oscar win for Girl, Interrupted …

… High profile British designer India Hicks used it for her daughter. As a girls' nameit's still very rare, used in 2015 in the US for only seven baby girls.

… with real history, Arthen could be the answer. Arthen is recognised as a bear- and river-god in early Wales, and was also the name of a seventh-century king.

… is a delicate, sweet-smelling spring flower, associated with faithfulness and modesty, and also the seventh color of the rainbow, named after the flower's vivid purple hue. A name …

… Queen of Sheba. Alternatively, it could be a variation of the Hebrew name Shiva meaning 'seven' or a creative spelling of Sheba or Sheeba. The name carries an exotic, mysterious …

… Ollie does rank in the Top 150), long-form Oliver is still used more than seven times more frequently. Derived from Latin to mean "olive tree", friendly Ollie was in …

… as a later Anglicization in the 20th century. Onetime superstar name (Number 4 in the seventies) that's now in steep decline, having dropped out of the Top 100. Former …

… army out of Britain, and as Emperor was the most powerful occupant of the throne of the Caesars who had ever ruled Europe from the City of the Seven Hills.

… Amilyn Holdo -- General Leia's deputy in the most recent trilogy, played by Laura Dern. Seven baby girls were given the name in 2018, but it has not seen the …

… and was an epithet of the moon goddess Artemis, and later taken up by the seventeenth century pastoral poets. In Britain it has been associated with the cookbook writer and …