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Ashanté is a feminine name with multicultural resonance, incorporating elements that echo both African and French linguistic patterns. It may be inspired by the Ashanti people of Ghana, with the …

A spelling variation of a variety of names, including nature-related Jay, borrowed from the name of the jaybird; the classic James, meaning "supplanter"; the Sanskrit Jai, associated with success …

The Croatian and Serbian form of Andrew. Namesakes include the influential Croatian geophysicist Andrija Mohorovičić and Serbian footballer Andrija Živković.

Traditionally a male Hebrew name, but now with increasing use for baby girls as well.

Aliviah represents a creative, modern variation of the increasingly popular name Olivia, with the initial 'A' adding a distinctive twist. This feminine name follows the contemporary trend of alternative spellings …

The usage of this Arabic name has been increasing in the US, joining the Top 1000 for the first time in 2015. Aminah bint Wahb was the mother of the …

Elaya combines the elements of several popular choices including Maya, Elara, Elora, Alaia, Elijah, Eliana, and Aliyah. Pronounced as either eh-LAY-uh or eh-LYE-uh, it may be …

Popular in French-speaking countries in West Africa, including Mali, Guinea, and Senegal, Ousmane is a form of the Arabic Uthman, likely via Osman or Usman, used in Urdu, Turkish …

Italian boy names are becoming increasingly popular among parents of all ethnicities, in part because many of them feature the oh-so-stylish final letter "O." This has contributed to …

The best Italian baby names include those that are currently common in the US, such as Aria and Leonardo, as well as unique choices rarely heard outside of Italy, such …

The most common boy names include the boys' names ranking highest in the official charts along with baby boy names rising quickly through the name popularity lists. We looked at …

This list strives to include all more-or-less usable mythological names for girls out there. This is a great resource for anyone looking for an unusual name with history …

Names with 3 syllables are becoming increasingly trendy. Are you a fan of the magic number 3?

Names from present and past aircraft including aeroplanes, helicopters, air force, RAF and other flying machines!

Some of the names included are word names that weren't necessarily used as a person's name in the song lyrics/title, but can be used as a name …

Girl names inspired by classical music. Includes relevant female opera characters, musical terms, and more!

Family Names we are considering including: Anne, Faye, Josephine. We are due in early Jan. with a baby girl.

Names from all of Greek Mythology, including: titans, gods, muses, personifications, heros, heroines, kings, and queens.

Boys names are so incredibly hard to come up with. There are so many, but a lot of the ones I typically am drawn to are so overly used.

My shortlist for baby boy names include the classic names I love plus a few modern and more unusual names. I am Norwegian, so some of the names have Nordic …

My very favorite names boys and girls. Including nick names for each. Suggestions are welcome.

Spanish baby names for girls include several choices familiar to non-Spanish speakers: Maria, Sofia, and Lucia, for instance. And then there are other girl names, popular in Latin and …

… include Audrey, Florence, Ivy, and Zoe. May names for boys in the US Top 1000 include Crosby, Gabriel, Malcolm, and Walter. May baby names can also include occupational names such …

December baby names are incredibly inspired, with the winter season and holidays offering a wealth of worthy options. Christmas baby names or those related to the Christian faith are especially …

Nameberry’s top boy names 2011 includes big news: Asher has leapfrogged over Henry and Finn, last year’s number one and two, to take the top spot. The Nameberry …

British celebrity baby names often include quirky, charming choices. Jamie and Jools Oliver are expecting baby #5! The celebrity chef and his model-turned-designer wife are known for choosing …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes gender-crossing starbaby names, a YouTube trend we love, and the latest popularity charts from Spain. But first, happy Fourth of July …

This week’s news includes Christmas babies, thankful names for miracle babies, and inspiration from high society. Christmas birth announcements: Angel and Santa While some of us were enjoying mince …

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 …

Unisex baby names are increasingly appealing to parents. But which names are considered unisex, and which names are not, is a very subjective matter — one that is influenced by factors …

This week’s news includes names from books and technology, babies named after hospitals, and baby name trends in Ireland and the Isle of Man. Technology and Top Ten trends …

This week’s news includes unique baby names, the hottest names in Switzerland, celebrity baby names that make a statement, and parents who changed their baby names to keep their …

This week’s baby name news includes the latest trends in Ireland, girls with traditional male names, and the new Big Bang baby Banned baby names: Liam and Marseille You …

Aziyah is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, including Hebrew and Arabic influences. It may be a modern variation of Aziza (Arabic for 'beloved' or 'precious') or relate to …

Although still small in numbers, children named Legendary have increased dramatically over the years. It's one of the ultimate aspirational word names. Nick Cannon and Bre Tiesi used it …

The name of several people in the Old Testament, including a son of David. Eliphalet is a variant spelling.

This simple, unisex Vietnamese name has multiple possible meanings, including "hero", "petal", "brave", and "bright", depending on the characters used to write it. A study in 2014 found the Anh …

Maliya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, including Hawaiian, Arabic, and Eastern European influences. In Hawaiian contexts, it's connected to 'Maria' or may relate to the sea …

Allium is the genus of all onion-y plants, including garlic, leeks, shallots, scallions, and chives. It makes an intriguing nouveau nature name or update to Allison.

Wisdom is a rare modern virtue name that might increase in use as this whole category becomes more mainstream. Wisdom is one of the gender-neutral names now on the …

Substituting a y for an i is becoming an increasingly common way to make a name "unique". Kyngston, a variation of the place-name Kingston which means "king's town …

A cool and straightforward Vietnamese name, which resembles the increasingly popular Hawaiian name Koa.

Kija was a legendary king who brought Chinese civilization -- including rice and writing -- to the Korean people, probably in the 2nd century BC. Kija is also the name of a …

Gordin is a masculine name with multiple potential origins, including as a variant of Gordon, which comes from a Scottish place name meaning 'spacious fort' or 'great hill.' It may …

This variation of Jayla had one of the highest increases in popularity between 2012 and 2013.

Talan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, including Celtic roots where it may mean 'handsome' or represent a variation of the Welsh name Telyn, meaning 'harp.' It could …

The field of nature names is constantly expanding to include all species of flowers and trees and animals and birds and even fish. In addition to its appeal for anglers …

Mendi is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, including as a variant of Mindy (itself a diminutive of Melinda), or from Basque culture where it means "mountain." The name …

One of many Slavic twists on Julia; other variants include Julija, Yulinka and Yulka.

Léana is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, including French, where it's considered a variant of Léna or Léona, meaning 'light' or 'lioness.' It may also derive from …