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Part Valor, part Elinor, this distinctive choice is in fact a region in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings universe. Meaning "Vala land", The Vala being a group of …

Part virtuous, part preppy, part surname-y, part prim, part wild, Proper is a bold word choice, notably used as a unisex name in Zimbabwe, though it leans predominantly masculine …

Part Oakley, part Wilder, Wildoak is a rugged yet whimsy word name, in the same vein as Wildflower, Prairie, Pine, and Lionheart. It could work as a bold middle name …

Part nature name, part mid-century favorite, Glenda came into use in the 20th century as a feminine form of Scottish Glenn, likely inspired by Linda and Wanda too. While …

Patricia Arquette and Nicole Richie named their daughters Harlow, so why not consider this other great early screen icon?

Part Ava, part Evelyn, this name made its first appearance in the US Top 1000 in 2013 when it was one of the fastest-rising names of the year. Joining …

Parents of female Emerie's would argue the suffix -ie makes it more feminine. It may also add a feeling of French flair. Clearly, there are enough thinking this to …

Part Amalia, part Winifred, part Frederika, Amalfrida is an Old Germanic name, combining the elements amal and fridu, to give the charming meaning, "noble peace". With a hint of historical …

Part Ashley, part word name, Dashley combines popular suffix lee with the speedy feeling Dash to make this trendy but rough round the edges name. Though Dash could could from …

Part Kayce, part Wayne, Canadian ice hockey player Wacey Rabbit may have introduced people to this name, while more recently bull rider Wacey Schalla may have influenced its upward spike …

Part Lilith, part Elizabeth, part Lily, with a bit of Lilibet and Lizeth thrown in, this sweet but sharp name was a fast rising choice in 2024, when it was …

Party Velma, part Daisy, part Elsie with a little bit of Wesley thrown in too, Velzy is a surprisingly popular choice among TikTok parents. Possibly inspired by the surfer Dale …

Particularly popular in Turkey towards the end of the 20th century, this was the name of a 14th-century sultan of the Ottoman Empire. The name Orhan jumped in use …

Parents outside France may not know this name, but it slipped into the French Top 100 after Insta-celebrity couple Jessica and Thibault Garcia gave it to their son in …

Part Amalia, part Winifred, Amalfried is an Old Germanic name with the beautiful meaning "noble peace". It may be a striking choice for a character in a historical fantasy novel …

Part Ashley, part Ainsley, part Annie, Ansley featured in the US Top 1000 from the late '90s until 2020. It peaked in 2011 when it nearly reached the Top 600 …

One part fantastical literary invention and one part Ancient Greek, Atreyus is a new and rising name for boys. It's could be viewed as a combination of Atreus, an …

With parents looking for fresh -son names, this Irish option — best-known on actor Liam Neeson — may appeal.

Some parents have taken it upon themselves to produce this elaboration of Swayze, ostensibly to appear more feminine. A record 26 baby girls received the name in 2021.

Betty pared down to the essentials. Diminutives are very fashionable in Wales, as elsewhere in Britain, and this vintage short form of Elisabeth has started to appear on birth certificated …

For parents searching for an African name that is wearable in the US, Sekai is a wonderful option for a daughter with its cheerful meaning. A multicultural choice, it is …

A patronymic derived from the Old Germanic name Fulco (variants: Fulk, Fulke, Folke), which is a short form of names starting with the element fulc "people". A more formal option …

For parents who hope their child will one day carve their own path.

Modern parents tend to reject Puritan names, but Noble was a Puritan favorite worth revival. Integrity and generosity are attractive qualities in anyone, so it's apparent why parents are …

Many parents are seeking a strong name--well there's no denying that Strong fits that bill.

The part of the ship that gives it stability. A short, sweet, Old Englishy type name that has gone almost completely unused so far.

Some parents are choosing this popular boys name for their daughters (in the US there were well over 100 female Ryders born last year). Is it the connection to Winona …

A paramour of Alexander the Great and the heroine of a Jules Massenet opera based on the life of a fourth century Egyptian saint, this name is nothing if not …

This particular spelling was chosen by Will Ferrell for his son, brother to Magnus. These names are both popular in Sweden, birthplace of their mother, Viveca Paulin.

Enough parents have appreciated this combinations of the sounds from Brayden and Jaylen to make it a widely used name. Its most noted bearer is former football player Braylon Edwards.

This particular spelling of Talmadge is strongly linked to James E. Talmage, an English chemist and early leader of the LDS Church. The majority of babies named Talmage are born …

Asbury Park, a quirky town on the Jersey Shore, was named for Francis Asbury, the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Springsteen fans will likely be among those …

Many parents these days are responding to names meaning peace, and this is one of the more unusual ones (more often heard as a surname). Pronounced PACH-ee-a, it …

Most parents looking for an ancient Roman name would probably prefer something less generic, like, say, MAGNUS or CLAUDIUS.

Well, parents are naming their children Eden and Heaven...so why not?

As parents were finding too many Tylers at the neighborhood playground, they began looking to Tyson as an alternative, no longer concerned with possible connections to Mike Tyson or Tyson …

Many parents seeking a return to more basic values and a simpler lifestyle are turning to such virtuous girls' names as Grace, Faith, and Hope, but there are a handful …

A particularly charming spin on the original, as is theSpanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.

Some parents just use Steve on the birth certificate, but it doesn't have the breezy charm of trendy short forms like Max, Sam, and Jake. Regardless of how much …

Most parents would choose the more contemporary Simon.

Jewish parents in particular may be drawn to this quiet, composed name of the first king of Israel and the name of Saint Paul before his conversion. In modern times …

A patriotic spin on Armie, with roughly the same meaning whether you consider it a variation or a totally separate word name.

While patriot Thomas Paine is a worthy honoree, the mere association with the word 'pain' knocks this name out of bounds.

One part nature name, one part surname name. Oakes gives you the best of both worlds.

With parents beginning to show an interest in virtue names for boys, this Puritan favorite just might be revived, for what could be more admirable than nobility in terms of …

Adventurous parents are starting to look back to names of ancient gods like Mercury, Zeus, and Apollo. This one is also a planet and a metallic element, and has a …

As parents go searching for alternatives to the unstoppable Mateo/Matteo duo, Mattia stands out as a worthy option. Same handsome, alluring feel, for a fraction of the popularity. Buy …

Jupiter's partner Juno has entered the mainstream, so it's possible that her divine mate could follow. But not necessarily for boys — Jupiter is currently mostly female in the …

Prospective parents tend to respond more to the softer American pronunciation than the harsher German one, and even more to the Scandinavian version (see GUNNAR).

The patron saint of comedians and dancers (also known as St Vitus) has a name that is both the ultimate everyman, and has a hint of British aristocracy. In the …