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With the melodic Leilani in the US Top 100, and gaining traction across the pond in the UK too, alternative spellings have naturally come into use. Leilany and Laylani are …

Contracted form of Leofric, which would make an intriguing addition to the modern lexicon of Leo names.

The popularity of Leilani outside of its native Hawaii has led to a range of spelling variations, including Leylani, Laylani, and Leilany. Less popular than its aforementioned counterparts, Lailani is …

Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.

Strong, straight, and leafy, one of the new tree names used mostly as middles.

Burnell had some life as a first name in the early decades of the 20th century. Today, a handful of baby boys are still given the name, perhaps in honor …

Cheeky nickname better left off the birth certificate.

Musical choice best left to the boys, or variation of Alta.

Vivien (Scarlett O'Hara) Leigh was born Vivian. Some sources give Vivien as a relative of the Irish goddess name Bebinn and a literary name invented by Tennyson. Others say …

Trout is probably best left to the fish, but if it is a family surname, it might work better in the middle. You could always try Mina (Hindi form of …

In old Norse mythology Lifa/Liva is one of only two people that are destined to survive Ragnarok (Nordic armageddon) and will therefore be the parents of a new race …

For those who like Leilani, but must spell it differently.

Jocelyn has gotten new life and popularity as a result of the current passion for lyn endings. Though it was a male name in medieval times, now Jocelyn couldn't …

The Tahitian variation of Leilani.

In the 1930s, Dorothy left Kansas and landed in the Land of Oz; by the '80s she had become a Golden Girl, living in Miami with roommates Blanche and Rose …

Demon is probably best left as an edgy nickname or chosen moniker than put on the birth certificate. Typically associated with evil or familiar spirits, it could also be considered …

The creation of a new life is certainly full of wonder. Wonderful would make for a lovely statement middle name for your little miracle.

Viva la baby with this life-affirming name, one of the appealing group of girl names that mean life. Other related life-giving names on the rise: cousins Vida and …

Shirley Temple almost single-handedly lifted the gloom of the Great Depression, and in tribute (and perhaps wishing for a similarly curly-headed, dimpled darling of their own), thousands of …

Older Japanese name given new life in the anime series One Piece.

This charming mini name began life as a nickname for Rodrigo but has since taken on a life of its own, ranking as an independent name in Portugal, it’s …

Philosopher who advocated the simple life. A classical choice that's almost unused as a baby name.

A mix of pop-cultural Leia with the classic Anna, Annaleia is significantly less popular than its (Brazilian and Portuguese) counterpart, Analeia. Most literally meaning "grace + weary", it may also …

Following in the footsteps of Leila and Aaliyah, Anaya is a gentle but sparky name that's been climbing the US and UK charts since the early 2000s. Given to …

The name of the larger-than-life shopkeeper in Frozen makes a very on-trend nature-inspired baby name.

Mango is one fruit name best left untasted, unless you're naming a cat or looking for a nickname for a name like Manuela or even Margaret.

This Hawaiian name breathes new (warm) life into the traditional Cecilia and offers the added attraction of the spunky "Kiki" as an obvious nickname option.

While many would consider Howdy best left as a greeting with a cowboy-ish air, content creator and Instagrammer Katie Marshall put it on the map as a baby name …

Spanish for galaxy, this larger-than-life name would make a bold but beautiful choice for girl.

Coppélia is the name of the life-sized doll created by Doctor Coppélius in the eponymous 1870 ballet, based on short stories by E. T. A. Hoffmann. Coppélius' name may …

Too tightly associated with the real-life villainous Captain Bligh of The Mutiny on the Bounty.

This poor lad will spend his life saying, "No, it's Aric, not Eric. Aaric, Arick, Arik Arric, Arrick.

A superhero in DC comics who left a lasting impression. Now a modern (and wacky) celebrity baby name. Controversial YouTuber Trisha Paytas named her son, born in 2025, Aquaman Moses.

Ömür is a feminine Turkish name meaning 'life' or 'lifetime.' The name carries philosophical depth, representing the journey of existence and the precious nature of one's allotted time on …

The name of a main character in Leigh Bardugo's successful Six of Crows novels, Wylan fits right in with on-trend names like Wayland, Waylon and Ryland.

Among the Choctaw, names were given after life achievements. Tashka would have been given to a warrior after a battle.

In the nineties there was a "One Life to Live" soap opera character named Suede, but few fans picked up on it. Now however, parents may be reconsidering Suede, given …

In the Bible, Queen Esther risks her life to save the Jewish people of Persia, and has been considered a worthy namesake in the English speaking world since the Protestant …

The full name of Pi from The Life of Pi.

Panra is a lovely nature name, meaning leaf, which would easily wear outside its native Pakistan. Pakistani singer Gul Panra is probably the most famous person with this name.

A close relative of the very popular Leilani, with just a hint of Lulu.

A lesser-used spelling variation of Layla, Leila et al. In Jewish mythology, Lailah is the name of an angel associated with the night and fertility.

On-trend Knox gets the inevitable -lee/leigh makeover in this modern invention. Also appearing as Knoxleigh and Knoxley, this name has been given to over 100 girls and 50 …

Either means "the flowers" or "the child" – lei can mean both. Either way, Kalei is a strong and pretty Hawaiian name. Kalei is a unisex name, used steadily though rarely …

This obscure antiquated name is finding new life thanks to The Witcher series, whose heroine is named Princess Cirilla, nickname Ciri. The feminine form of Cyril, Cirilla has now surpassed …

In Slavic mythology, Živa is the goddess of life, fertility, and the Spring season. Viva and Vita are more familiar cognates.

Vital and vivacious, Vita is stirring back to life along with many of her V-themed sisters -- Vivian, Vivica -- and is becoming a new celebrity baby favorite. Vita Sackville-West …

A particularly distinctive and dainty example of the life-affirming family of names.

The surname Turlington denotes ancestors from a bygone Leicestershire town of the same name. Supermodel Christy Turlington Burns is a famous bearer.

This obscure Native-American name owes its very life to country singer Shania Twain, who dropped her original name, Eileen, for it.