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This is a name that deserves more attention. Cordell is an occupational name that, through its similarity in sound to Cornell, Denzel, Dashiell, Boswell and Maxwell, feels both on-trend …

Oakwell is an English name, most often used as a surname. An alternative to the popular Oakley with a hint of cool Wells and classic Maxwell.

A lot of people complain about unisex names. Names like Riley and Rory, they say — never mind Maxwell or James — should never be used for girls.  Those are boys’ names …

A popular nickname that, over the past few decades, has acquired enough standing to work on its own, a la earlier equivalents such as Jack and Max; an alternative to …

This Roman Emperor's name may once have been considered too grand for a baby but in an era of children called Atticus, Augustine, Valentine, Caspian, Thaddeus, and Maximus, Constantine …

Beneba was used by enslaved people as a form of Abena, the Akan day name for girls born on Tuesday. A notable current bearer is Australian writer Maxine Beneba Clarke …

Sometimes used as a short-form of Catholic Pope name Anacletus, Cletus is an ancient name that has not-yet found the popularity of Theodore, Leo, Atticus and Max. It …

Pug names often fit the silly, happy, and oh-so-funny personalities of this adorable and popular dog breed. The most popular pug names are Bella and Max — both within …

Duke has recently been seen on the TV show Better Things as the name of the youngest of three sisters, the other two having the very on trend names Max …

Middle names for your youngest adventurer. From Archer Quest to Bennett Atlas to Griffin Hawk to Zane Mariner to Henry Range to Lennox Rogue to Maxwell Knight there are so …

… any of the above or stand on its own as a cutting-edge replacement for Max and Jake--though it was off the Top 1000 from 1978 until 2016, when …

… multiple meanings dependent on kanji used. The Sailor Moon anime series features a character named Motoki Furuhata. Famous real-life bearers include actor Motoki Maxted and former footballer Motoki Kawasaki​.

… scorpion found in North America. An offbeat nature name with the punchy "X" factor, Mordax could be a choice for parents looking for something beyond Max, Phoenix, Knox and Maddox.

… Les Mis) to Anne Rice. With the rise in interest in such Latin names as Maximus and Atticus, Marius might start attracting more attention. Mario, the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese …

… for both genders than the original Brice. Basketball's LeBron James named his son Bryce Maximus James, and in one of his early movies, John Cusack played a Bryce in …

… is dated. It can also be spelled Ghislain. In the US, it is best known through association to Ghislaine Maxwell, the French-British socialite indicted in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

X, y, and z are the trendiest middle letters in baby names today. X appears in the middle most often in boys’ names: all the Alex, Max, and Jaxon variations …

By Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain What’s the 2014 equivalent of the old phrase “Every Tom, Dick, and Harry?” Every Aiden, Mason, and Jake? Every Max, Zac, and Jackson …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Once upon a time, there was a group of names that shared an image of balding, cigar-chomping, middle-aged, Hollywood movie mogul-types—names like Max …

… names for girls. Its crisp, modern feel gives it standout appeal alongside similar picks like Max and Drew. Not often heard on girls, although Hillary Scott used it as the …

… name is even older. Arrius was a Roman general, and he appears briefly in Starz original series Spartacus. With names like Maximus and Julius in favor, Arrius fits right in.

… Roman family name Fabius, meaning 'bean grower' or connected to the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus. This distinctive spelling with 'y' and 'e' emerged in recent decades as parents sought …

… as well as boys. The final x makes the name a bit masculine a la Max and Felix, but female inspirations include Eurythmics' Annie Lennox, Mary Lennox in The Secret …

… the name wave of the future, with midcentury names like Des and Vic and Stan riding back into style on the heels of big brothers Max and Sam and Ray.

… starting girls' names, it projects a cool, strong aura, as exemplified by the character in Max Beerbohm's satirical 1910 novel, Zuleika Dobson, a heroine so gorgeous that the entire …

… 2011. Amplifying the cool even more, Sons of Anarchy character Jackson Teller goes by Jax. Maxon, Maxwell, Maxfield, Maximilian, Maxine – Why stop at Max when you can go all the …

… most popular pets in the US. The most popular names for Dobermans are Luna and Max, which are also the most popular names for dogs overall in 2024. Many of …

… Roman clan name Fabius, meaning 'bean grower' and associated with the respected Roman general Fabius Maximus. Alternatively, it could relate to the German name Fabe, a diminutive of Fabian or …

… century. The rise of Isaac and the stylishness of short down-to-earth nicknames like Max and Gus means that many parents like Ike once again. In the Top 200 …

… meaning "warhorse", this rugged name was popularized by the 1930 novel Destry Rides Again by Max Brand, subsequently adapted for the big screen. It has only ranked in the US …

… meaning "warhorse", this rugged name was popularized by the 1930 novel Destry Rides Again by Max Brand, subsequently adapted for the big screen. It has only ranked in the US …

… life as a girl's name amid the rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls. With its short, spunky style, Bert fits alongside other vintage picks like Max and Lou.

… form – and her sister is Max for short. Incidentally, the number of girls with just Max on their birth certificate more than doubled the year after Max Zuckerberg was born …

… the first time ever. It feels in tune with other -o ending names, such as Elio, Matteo, Milo, Aurelio, and Ignacio. Other international Max variations include Maxim, Macsen, and Maxence.

… s. For parents wanting something unexpected, Mars could work as an alternative to popular Brooks, Max, Atlas, or Miles - and given to around 124 boys - and 27 girls - in a …

… of the night. It also coincides with the English word "nix, a corruption of German nichts "nothing". Nix would fit right in with names like Knox, Rex, Pax and Max.

… used more recently for the name of the favorite wife of the warlord in Mad Max: Fury Road. It was quite popular in the Middle Ages and is still heard …

… daughter of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great and his second wife Fausta, daughter of Emperor Maximian. Constantina received the title of Augusta by her father, and is venerated as a …

One-syllable boy names have never been more in style than they are right now. The coolest one-syllable names for boys move far beyond Jim, Joe, and Tom -- even …

Three letter boy names are led by Kai, one of the sleek international male names in this fashionable category. Along with Kai, other baby boy names with three letters in …

A pretty blue wildflower traditionally considered a universal healer and lucky charm – the name is because the sight was thought to speed travelers safely on their way. An interesting addition …

Popular names in Austria in 2024 were Emilia and Elias at Number 1. As well as Emilia, other popular girl names included Emma, Marie, Anna, and Sophia. Alongside Elias, other …

Favian is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Fabius,' which refers to the ancient Roman clan name meaning 'bean grower' or 'bean farmer.' This elegant name carries historical …

Tucker has more spunk than most last-name-first-names, and also a positive, comforting ("Tuck me in, Mommy") feel. Tucker got something of a preppy image via bow-tied …

Flavius is an ancient Roman family name associated with a dynasty of emperors. It has an appealingly flavorful first syllable, and is the name of a stylist in the Hunger …

X is a cool letter for baby names, whether those names have x in the beginning, middle or end of their spellings. Boys' names that end in x are especially …

This last-name-as-a-given-name might be one to watch out for: with the on-trend -er ending and the potential nickname Wells, it may appeal to those …

There’s less and less difference between pet names and baby names. The most popular puppy names of 2013, according to the website Vetstreet, include a lot of names trendy …

It's hard to believe now that Herman was once, at the turn of the last century, a Top 50 name, remaining in the Top 100 until 1935, and even …