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Gives middle-aged Neil a new lease on life.

A faux Hawaiian name in the style of Leilani, Kalani, and Kailani, Naylani may be read as variation of Nālani (meaning "the heavens"), a contraction of Noelani (meaning "heavenly mist …

Stylish boy name Knox with an (almost inevitable) -leigh/-lee-/ley makeover. This name has been given to over 30 girls since it first entered the US stats in 202 …

Variation of Kaylee and Kali with the popular "-leigh" suffix.

Charlize is a name that owes its very life to a star: elegant blond South African actress Charlize Theron. She was named after her father, whose name was Charles. Charlize …

This Italian name could have a whole new life when viewed as a color name, however, it is traditionally a masculine form of Carmen, pronounced with three lilting syllables. Both …

Though trendy Arlo is increasingly unisex -- especially since Leighton Meester and Adam Brody gave it to their daughter -- this is a more explicitly female way to spell it. It was …

Zoë is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning "life." The diaeresis over the 'e' indicates that the vowels should be pronounced separately (zo-ee), though it's often written …

Zoé is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'life.' The accent over the 'e' (called an acute accent) gives the name its distinctive pronunciation with emphasis on the final …

Rarely used Spanish name, referring to shifting to another life beyond this one. Boy names that mean life are an elite group of which this is an unusual member.

In this country, likely to conjure up visions of leafy lettuce.

Pacific island member of the currently-in-favor Lila/Leila family and one of the most attractive and unique girls' names starting with P.

Bobbsey Twins-era nickname name that could find new life via Nan, heroine of The Nanny Diaries. Nan was also the nickname of Annabel St George, the protagonist of Edith …

Lylah could be seen as a variation of Delilah, Leila or Lila or (like Lyla) a female variation of Lyle. Either way, we think you're best going with one …

Latinizing Lawrence gives it a whole new lease on life. Like Leonardo, Lorenzo has been integrated into the American stockpot of names, partly via actor Lorenzo Lamas. Other associations are …

Is this a yoonek spelling of Star Wars name Leia? A shortened take on Aaliyah? Laila with a Valley Girl accent? A complicated anagram of Hailey? Maybe all of the …

A quirky habitational surname, Kilby is a town in Leicestershire in England. Derived from Old English and Old Norse, it could mean "child's settlement" from the elements cilda and …

Jeevan is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'life' or 'living.' Common in India, Nepal, and among South Asian communities worldwide, it reflects the celebration of existence and vitality …

An English place name, belonging to a town in Leicestershire, England, and several in the USA. It is occasionally used as a name, in the style of Hadley and Henley.

Hayyim is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "life" or "living." It is a traditional Jewish name that appears in various forms across different Jewish communities, including Chaim, Chayim …

Hayim is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'life.' It's the traditional Hebrew spelling of what is often rendered as 'Chaim' or 'Haim' in English. The name has …

American model, musician, and "it girl" Gabbriette (born Gabriella Leigh Bechtel) introduced the world to this name. Gabbriette is also mentioned in the first verse of Charli XCX's song …

An elaborate, consonant-heavy choice that may be better left in the past.

A positive name from mythology, given to the hope left in Pandora's box.

Waspy-sounding choice, well known in literature for Boswell's Life of Johnson.

A place name that became a heady way of life, and a rarely-if-ever-used baby name.

An Anglicized derivative of the Gaelic name Beatha, meaning "life," best known as the surname of Irish playwright Brendan Behan.

Subtract the last two letters of Arnold, and you're left with a much more modern-sounding name. Arno is also the name of the main river in Florence, upon …

In Choctaw culture, new names were given after major life events. This would have been bestowed on a man following a hunting achievement.

Serena, a name used since Roman times, was given fresh life by tennis star Williams, and then again with the leading character on Gossip Girl, Serena van der Woodsen. There …

Raghad is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'comfortable life,' 'prosperity,' or 'ease of living.' The name connotes abundance, good fortune, and a life of comfort and happiness. Raghad …

Esther is a Biblical queen, notably for risking her own life to save the Jewish people of Persia. Her name has been used since the Protestant Reformation, but this particularly …

For now at least, Parton conjures up the larger-than-life image of Dolly. For an American boy, Patton or Peyton would probably be a better bet.

In Choctaw culture, people could have multiple names over a lifetime. New names would be bestowed upon tribe members after major life events.

Maisha is a beautiful feminine name with Swahili origins, meaning 'life' or 'lifetime.' This meaningful name carries significance in many African cultures, particularly in East Africa where Swahili is widely …

While Leela may be a spelling variation of Lila or Leila, it's also an Indian name in its own right with a playful meaning. And unlike it's more …

Laramie was derived from the French word la ramée, meaning "leafy canopy." It was historically a French surname, but today it is a viable first name option for girls or …

Patrick Lafcadio Hearn was born on the Greek Island of Lefkada, the origin of the name he used as a first. But as a writer, he was known as Koizumi …

The island home of Odysseus, the name of a real-life Greek island, and the New York city site of Cornell University, Ithaca feels like a scholarly and distinctive choice …

A spiritual word name, referring to the teachings, doctrines and life of Christ, along with a form of singing in some evangelical churches, Gospel fits in with the likes of …

Evarose is a modern feminine compound name combining 'Eva' (meaning 'life' or 'living one') with the floral element 'Rose.' This elegant fusion creates a name that suggests vibrant life and …

Fresh choice that could pick up where Dylan and Logan left off.

The name of the guardian angel in It's a Wonderful Life is rarely heard the rest of the year because of its studious, near-nerdy image, but this could …

Ayush is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'long life' or 'health.' Common in India and among Hindu communities worldwide, this auspicious name carries the blessing of longevity and …

One of the many, many ways to spell Aliya. The "leia" component gives Aleia an extra pronunciation option, like Leia with an extra syllable.

That double a invests the old Arthur nickname with fresh life.

Wilhelmina might once have been condemned as a clunky relic best left in the past, but a steadily increasing number of parents are dusting it off for their 21st century …

Wild, bright, and fearless in feel, but perhaps insensitive in real life, given the destructive nature of wildfires. It might make an interesting choice for a fast moving pet, however.

Westleigh is a masculine English name combining 'west,' denoting direction, with 'leigh,' an Old English element meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' This place-name turned first name evokes pastoral imagery of …

Actor Rhames's imaginative shortening of the prosaic Irving, giving it new life and energy.