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Dozier means a person who lives near the willows or reeds. It may be an occupational name referring to a basket maker.

Darin was so popular that it nearly cracked the Top 100 in the mid-1960s, but has now dropped from sight. The original Darren is still hanging on.

The retro Dana meets the classic Nora in this Lithuanian name. Grand and whimsical but with down-to-earth nicknames, Dainora fits equally well in a fantasy novel and in …

These are some neatnnames I have discovered which have loads of potential, and barely anyone is using them

An English surname originally denoting someone living near a farmstead in the forest. Makes an attractive and unusual addition to the -ley name family.

Since girls have already coopted Tyson (singer Nenah Cherry's daughter, for one), no need to go to these lengths to feminize it.

Summer, Summers, Sommer, and Somer are used nearly exclusively on girls, whereas the literary Somerset reads as more masculine. Perhaps the surname style of Somers might be a compromise. Deriving …

Shade can be cool and refreshing -- or negative and dubious. Shade was the name of the daughter played by Fairuza Balk in the 90s film Gas Food Lodging.

The name of an island in the Neman River of Lithuania, and used as a given name for over 2000 baby girls between 1990 and 2020 and peaking at Number …

A rare and intriguing Lithuanian name combining noras meaning "wish, desire, want" and vaidentis meaning "to haunt, to appear, to see". As such, Norvaidus may be interpreted to mean "haunted …

Nathaniel was derived from the Hebrew name Netan’el, meaning "gift of God," composed of the elements natan, meaning "to give," and ’el, in reference to God. The name is …

A lovely (and uncommon) longer form for Nora, one of the most fashionable international nickname names around. Lenora fell off the US charts in the 70s, but just re-entered …

A Finnish word name that is used nearly exclusively in the middle spot, Kuu is a rare choice, used predominantly for girls but occasionally for boys too. Meaning "moon" is …

Halimede was the sea-nymph daughter of Nereus and Doris in Greek mythology. One of Neptune's moons is named Halimede after the nymph, in accordance to the standard naming …

This unusual (to non-Welsh speakers) is near the top of the charts in Wales, carried by the recent taste for native Welsh names. Those in Wales say it's …

Zain is a name usually given to boys -- nearly 500 with this spelling alone in the US in one recent year, vs. only 20 girls. But CNN newswoman Zain Asher …

A creative spelling of Uriah, possibly without the negative connotation. Biblically, Urijah was a prophet mentioned in the book of Jeremiah.

Sagar is a popular name in India and Nepal, where it means "ocean". It is also found as a Persian name — also used among Persian speakers in Iran, Afghanistan, and …

This attractive Canadian city name – named after the nearby Mount Royal / Mont Réal – makes an unusual baby name and an interesting route to Monty.

Margot is suddenly a star again. After a nearly-half century absence, it hopped back on the Top 1000 list in 2013 and is on the rise. The Margot spelling …

An alternative spelling to Irish Quinn, given to nearly 30 girls since the 2010s.

This variation of the unisex Cameron is used nearly exclusively on girls in the US, with around 30 babies receiving the name in a recent year. Deriving from a Scottish …

The kind of nouveau macho name favored by NRA-leaning parents, Gunner could appeal to those who like other more military or gun inspired names, such as Hunter, Remington, and …

Finley is an attractive surname-name given to near-equal numbers of baby girls and boys in the US last year -- close to 1200 of each. Finlee was used for …

Dhriti is a Hindi name used especially in Nepal for both girls and boys. English speakers have trouble with three consonants (or three vowels, for that matter) in a row …

Bijay is a masculine name primarily used in Nepal, India, and throughout South Asian communities. It derives from the Sanskrit 'Vijaya,' meaning 'victory,' 'triumph,' or 'conquest.' The spelling variation with …

One step up from Irwin, and that's not nearly enough.

A variation on Emmeline, Ameline has not experienced nearly the same level of success in the US, though it was given to five girls in 2015. Whereas Emmeline lends itself …

Irish baby names are international stars, ranking near the top of popularity lists in Ireland and the US along with many other countries. Liam is the top Irish boy name …

We recently had the privilege of staying near Stuttgart, Germany in a quaint little village called Altenriet. I completely fell in love with it, so, I thought I would create …

Zora is a meaningful literary heroine name honoring Zora Neale Hurston, an important black writer and leader of the Harlem Renaissance. Spelled Zorah, it is a biblical place name, and …

In Greek mythology, Sao was one of the 50 Nereids, daughters of the sea god Nereus. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor. In modern times, it works …

Pruit originated as a habitational surname for someone living near a meadow (from the Old English 'prut'). Variants include Pruett, Pruitt, and Prewitt. As a first name, Pruit has a …

A strong and straightforward name, popular in India and Nepal, symbolizing affection.

A cool, nature-inspired surname for someone who lived near an oak tree or in an oak wood, also spelled Oakes.

Popular in Azerbaijan, Ni̇gar derives from the Persian name, Negar. Beloved as it may be in it's native country, and regardless of it's very different meaning in Persian …

All too likely to be confused with the ultratrendy Nevaeh.

Neihl is an uncommon variant spelling of Neil or Neal, names with ancient Celtic origins. The original Gaelic name 'Niall' is believed to mean 'champion' or 'cloud.' This distinctive spelling …

Carson is finally beginning to fall slightly after a nearly 2-decade reign of popularity, and we suspect its many spelling variations will follow suit.

While still rare, this compound name for boys jumped nearly 3000 places in rank last year, perhaps thanks to its cowboy-core vibe and its bad boy image.

A name with two strong literary associations, one overwhelmingly negative -- Lolita's pedophilic narrator Humbert Humbert -- and one positive, in the preferable European version: Italian author Umberto Eco.

A name that has been used in Wales for nearly a thousand years — a famous bearer was the medieval scholar Gerallt Gymro, or Gerald of Wales — but not the most …

Dora is poised for a comeback, right behind Laura, Nora, Cora, and Flora. First-time parents who haven't watched cartoons in a couple of decades should be aware of …

Deriving from the Persian name Jevad, Cavi̇dan is used nearly exclusively for boys in Azerbaijan, while the Turkish Cavidan is used mostly on girls.

In search of a cute nerdy outdoorsy masculine name. Name suitable as a first and or middle name.

Y-ending color adjectives like Tawny and Rusty are nowhere near as stylish as the more sophisticated Lilacs and Violets.

At one time, the surname Poole denoted someone who lived near a pool. Not in the chlorinated sense — pool was another word for pond.

A breezy, unique name — between Paris and Ferris — worn by Nevada-born BMX cyclist Perris Benegas. Perris is from the same root as Peter so could make an honor name …

For those looking for a name that connects to their Nepali heritage, Omya is a name that translates well.

Halimeda (also called Halimede) was the sea-nymph daughter of Nereus and Doris in Greek mythology.