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Sacagawea (or, sometimes, Sakakawea or Sacajawea) was a Lemhi Shoshone woman who was instrumental to the Lewis and Clark Expedition across what is now the western part of the USA …

Wyndham has proved a surprisingly fast rising choice for boys in the 2020s, probably thanks to American golfer, Wyndham Clark, who won both the Wells Fargo Championship and the U …

Claronz is an uncommon masculine name with unclear origins, possibly a modern creation or a rare variant of names like Clarence or Claron with a distinctive ending. The name has …

Clayrette is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a creative variation combining elements of names like Claire, Clarette, or possibly a feminization of Clayton with the French …

Saint names are vast and varied, ranging from the obscure and antiquated -- Bonaventure, Athanasius -- to the traditional and familiar -- Clare, John -- to the hmmmmm, I might actually like to use …

We've seen Ray regain his cool, but could this country/cowboy name epitomized by Roy Rogers (born Leonard Slye), Acuff, and Clark, do the same? Roy came into use …

Names that would fit perfectly into the world of The Shadow Hunter Chronicles (The Infernal Devices and The Mortal Instrument, being the main ones) by Cassandra Clare. Both the winding …

Claron is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Latin "clarus" meaning "clear, bright, or famous," sharing roots with names like Claire and Clarence …

These are names that share the cool C- sound with Clara and Cordelia, but are a little farther down the popularity charts. Includes variations of popular names like Clarence and …

Unisex names have been around forever, back to the era when Alice, Anne, Emma and Esmé were boys’ names that morphed over to the girls’ side, and Douglas and Clarence …

… consider Chiara instead of Claire, Clara, Cara, or even Keira. Santa Chiara, Aglicized as St. Clare, was a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi. Two members of European cinema royalty …

… this more traditional version debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015. Aislinn Paul is a Canadian actress known for her role of Clare Edwards in Degrassi: The Next Generation.

… name a distinctive appearance while maintaining its melodic sound. Chiara gained significant recognition through Saint Clare (Chiara) of Assisi, a follower of Saint Francis and founder of the Poor Clares …

… names, too. Once upon a time, Mildred was a Top Ten name in the US.  Clarence, Connie, Randy, Dawn, Eugene, Norman, Norma, Crystal, Dustin, Myrtle, and Elmer have all ranked …

… it’s the girls’ turn. Last week we looked at comic book names inspired by Clark Kent and Peter Parker – the mild-mannered alter egos of Superman and Spider-Man …

… with about 3500 baby boys receiving the name last year vs. 1900 baby girls. Kelly Clarkson's choice of River for her newborn daughter further raised the profile of the …

… appearance while maintaining the melodic pronunciation. In Italian culture, the name gained significance through Saint Clare (Chiara) of Assisi, a follower of Saint Francis who founded the Order of Poor …

… features or hair. Traditionally used as a family name throughout Ireland, particularly in counties Galway, Clare, and Roscommon, Duggan has occasionally transitioned to first-name usage following the trend of …

… class of surname baby names in town, and they could replace those familiar favorites. Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock’s new baby boy received a rising surname name. The Jolie …

… are huge fans of the Chicago Cubs, who play at Wrigley Field. For a more subtle Cubs-related baby name, try Addison or Clark—two streets that border the ballpark.

… some—Nicolas Cage, we're looking at you—were inspired by the birth name of Clark Kent, AKA Superman, Kal-El. Cage was long associated with attempts to remake a …

… 1882, before Arizona became a state. One notorious vintage bearer: criminal "Ma" Barker, born Arizona Clark. This unusual and evocative southwestern place name was picked for his daughter by former …

… the (remote) possibility of joining other revived s-ending names like Iris. In the 'St Clare' book series by Enid Blyton Phyllis is nicknamed Fizz. Just a thought. Phyllida is …

… the British seaman and mutineer portrayed on the screen at various times by Errol Flynn, Clark Gable, Marlon Brando and Mel Gibson. A musical namesake is Fletcher Henderson, who was …

… it is likely this original that the parents of actress Erana James and singer Erana Clark had in mind when naming their daughters. In the second instance, it is adapted …

… be found in medieval legend. In literature the name appears in the person of Eustace Clarence Scrubb in C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia. The image of …

… in history was an enslaved man who was the only Black member of Lewis and Clark's expedition. York was a key member of the journey, skilled in hunting, medicine …

There are so many great possibilities for names connected to wine - whether you come from a winemaking family or just enjoy drinking the stuff!

… however, it's mostly a used car company, known for its adverts faced by Rylan Clark. Cinch has been given to around 180 babies since it first entered the US …

… effect on early Christianity. A major character in Uncle Tom's Cabin is Augustine St. Clare. The full name of the author of Ulysses and Finnegans Wake is James Augustine …

… But instead of waiting around I’ll make another round of predictions myself. Singer Kelly Clarkson and her new husband are expecting their first child together.  Baby will join siblings …

… traditional spelling. Though uncommon, Claryce benefits from its connection to the more familiar Clarice and Clare family of names. The name has medieval origins but feels both timeless and modern …

… newly coined word names, has real meaning and history as a name. Clarity is preferable to Charity and definitely to Chastity, with the possibility of Clare as a short form.

… in any case here are some examples–a really mixed batch. ABIAH — Benjamin Franklin ADELINE —Clark Gable ALBERTA — Martin Luther King AMALIA — Sigmund Freud ARETHA — Ray Charles AURELIA — Arnold Schwarzenegger …

This week’s news includes some cool classic names, brilliant British birth announcements, some interesting number-crunching from Nevada, and an incredible tale of two names and all they represent …

Klayre is a modern, feminine variant spelling of the classic name Claire, which comes from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, famous.' This distinctive spelling with the 'K' beginning and 'y …

Just some simple, sweet names for girls, most of which are NOT traditionally nicknames for longer names.

Spiky and unexpected, Helvetica is best known as a sans-serif typeface which takes its name from Helvetia, the national personification of Switzerland. Helvetia itself comes from Confoederatio Helvetica, the …

Claribell is a feminine name that combines elements of 'Clara' (meaning 'bright' or 'clear' from Latin) and 'Bell' (evoking musical tones or beauty). This melodious compound name has a charming …

Carter is cool as they come. A surname name and occupational name, Carter fits into two of the hottest boy name trends today. But after nearly 10 years of ranking …

A list of girls names with zero information on them, this is so I can add things to them :)

Clarina is a feminine name with Latin origins, serving as an elaborate form of Clara, meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' This melodic name combines the strength of its initial consonant …

Edward is timeless and classic, strong and sturdy. Sitting just outside the US Top 200, Edward is by no means overused today. However, if you are looking for a truly …

Fiadh is the fastest-rising girls name in Ireland, derived from the ancient root word for "wild". Sassy but gentle at the same time, it also entered the England and …

Boys names collected over the years that are acceptably normal but not commonly heard in the playground!

Well, the announcement of the coronation of Isabella on Friday usurped our regular Mother’s Day blog spot, but we hope you’re still feeling enough of an afterglow to …

Laretta is a melodious feminine name that appears to be a variation of Laura or Loretta. The name has Latin origins, ultimately derived from 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree,' which was …

This week, Appellation Mountain’s Abby Sandel looks at comic book names, stripping away the heroes’ superpowers to reveal their more human personae names. Every superhero needs a couple of …

Clois is a feminine name that likely developed as a blend of popular names like Chloe and Lois, or as a variation of Cloris. With potential Greek roots if derived …