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Mythical wonderland makes strong, evocative first name for either gender.

Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird? This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a …

Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird. This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a …

Flash Gordon makes this a superhero name, but Flash might just appeal to modern parents looking for one of the new active boys' names, ala Ace and Breaker and Ranger …

Though it makes the name more distinctive, we'd advise dropping the 'z'.

This spelling makes Julia worldly and distinctive. It is popular in Romania and Moldova, and might also be considered the Hawaiian form too, though Kulia is often used instead.

The meaning makes this name interesting, but the sound is too related to nemesis.

With Mateo making its first ever appearance in the US Top 10 in 2023, its Scandinavian variant Matheo borrowed some of its spotlight and appeared in the Top 1000 for …

The y makes it seem more like a name and less like an animal, but it's still not as appealing as several Leo choices.

Though Collins makes the Top 300 for girls, it sounds strong and handsome for boys too, kind of like the newly-stylish Brooks. The final s updates it from the …

An x makes any name cooler, so that Baxter has a bit more pizzazz than the original Baker. Baxter had some currency as a first name a century ago--it …

Armando definitely makes Herman cooler and Mando or Mondo makes it cooler still. While Mando is usually short for Armando, it can be an abbreviation for any name containing Mando …

Name that makes a dramatic musical statement.

Yes, Spencer makes a plausible and powerful female choice these days, though it's still used four times as often for boys as for girls. But Spencer does not swim …

This spelling makes a dated name slighly more modern.

Primarosa somehow makes the meaning of this pretty delicate flower name more apparent to English speakers. This might make a good honor name for Grandma Rose.

The spelling makes the tradition Non even more of a non-name.

Massima's meaning makes it a high-pressure boastful choice, even in Italian.

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Variant of Marisa

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Spelling twist makes it more striking.

Name that makes a strong philosophical statement -- but might ironically be a lot for a child to carry.

Mythical wonderland makes strong, evocative first name.

Also spelled Manish, this Hindu boy's name is popular across the Indian subcontinent. The name is made of the elements mann meaning "man" and ish meaning "God, master".

Franklin is making a comeback as a boy name, with its clunky vintage charm. Some parents are beginning to consider Franklynn as a feminized version of the name, likely drawn …

Eniko Hart makes this Japanese name familiar in the US. In Hungary, it's a literary name invented by the poet Mihály Vörösmarty in the 19th century. He based it …

One x makes the point.

Maria spelled backwards makes an inventive new unisex Marian name, with a cool sound similar to Aaron and Hiram. It first appeared on the US charts in 2000, and is …

Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.

Easy nickname Maggie makes Maguire an appealing option for girls.

This ancient name makes an intriguing alternative to River, blending edginess with the outdoorsy vibe of the more popular name. Meaning "to split", it could be considered slightly violent, or …

The -ah ending makes Jedah read feminine, but it was actually created for a male character in the video game Darkstalkers. One of the many unique baby names inspired by …

Virtue names are making a comeback, but we don't foresee Humility coming into fashion. A baby named Humility Cooper was a passenger on the Mayflower.

The 'ley' ending makes this British surname name ripe for consideration as a feminine girls' name. Brinsley joins such sisters as Kinsley and Tinsley.

The lynn suffix makes this one of the more feminine spellings of the popular name Jaelynn, which can also be spelling Jaelyn, Jaylin, and Jalen, among many other variations.

Presidential name that makes a fresh substitute for MacKenzie or McKenna. Possible spelling variations include MacKinley, MacKinlee, Makinleigh ad almost infinitum. McKinley is one of the Scottish names for girls …

One fewer L makes this name much less popular than the more traditional spelling. This spelling has two notable namesakes: Mexican actress Isabela Corona and Brazilian actress Isabela Garcia.

While this spelling makes sense phonetically, it will inevitably cause confusion when nine out of ten people assume the traditional Zachary spelling. Zack Greinke, 2009 American League Cy Young award …

The extra p makes Tripp more of a name and less of a Trip. Usually a nickname of a boy who's a third, but Tripp is sure to get …

The double a makes it special.

A French accent makes almost everything sound better, especially when attached to a Twilight vampire. Laurent also has a high-style feel via designer Yves St-Laurent. Laurent de Brunhoff …

The additional syllable makes Lark a masculine surname name, borne by poet Philip Larkin.

Ignacio, like Horacio, makes its gray-bearded English equivalent name sound positively dashing. While the Ig- beginning summons up such associations as ignoble and ignorant, the era for Ignacio and …

Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.

If this name makes you think of Victorian novels, it's because Fairfax was part of Mr Rochester's name in Jane Eyre, and the surname of a minor character …

The final letter makes the name more unusual and adds some zest. Downside: Sure to be confusion with Elias.

The extra 'T' makes this nickname name a little more substantial.