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Guthrie, folk singer Woody's last name, makes a perfectly fine first choice for a girl. Names such as Guthrie that have no gendered history can make true nonbinary names.

Wild, lovely place in western Ireland makes wild, lovely name.

Dramatic and strong, this Greek name makes a statement while fitting in with Augustus, Atticus, and the like.

A rarely used play on Amber, making it more feminine and both more modern and old-fashioned at the same time.

A logical successor to Madison, Addison shot up the charts starting in the 90's, boosted by friendly nickname Addie and a few TV characters bearing the name. Here are …

I'm always making lists of names I like so I thought it would be fun to turn it around and list names I personally don't care for. It …

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Amoni appears to have multiple possible origins, making it a name with cross-cultural resonance. It may be related to the biblical name Amon (a king of Judah mentioned in …

Derived from the Irish M'Aodh Óg, making it a relative of Aidan. Saint Máedóc (also known as Áedán) of Ferns was a 7th-century Irish bishop.

Aleksej is the Slovene form of Alexios, making it a cognate of Alexis.

Merike is among the names that Julius Mägiste, an Estonian linguist, suggested in the Estonian Mother Tongue Society's 1929 recommended list of names. It is derived from meri, the …

Ealair is the Gaelic form of Hilary, making McKellar an inventive way to honor a Hilary, Hillary, or Ellery in your life.

It’s unlikely Madden will be the next Madison, but we do love hearing this famous football surname on baby girls. Madden is on the rise now, having been given …

Also written as Kyō, this Japanese name makes a simple, sweet, yet spirited name for a son. Like many Japanese names, the meaning alters depending on which kanji are used …

Greek name found in the New Testament makes for one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.

Variation of Safina or elaboration of Sofia makes for a unique by on-trend Arabic name for girls.

Like the masculine version, Bakar, the meaning makes this a depressing choice for a child.

The vintage Fenna, an old lady name making a comeback in the Netherlands, originates in Friesland in the northern part of the country, where the Fries language is spoken. Rhyming …

Idalah is a town in Zebulon that makes a distinctive first name for a modern girl. Where the boys get most of the ancient yet unusual Biblical names, Idalah is …

This Italian word with a positive meaning makes a pretty, unusual girl's name

A number of stylish Indian names are making their way to the US mainstream, including wise Rishi. In Hindu mythology, the Rishis are sages and seers; in modern times, Rishi …

Mack, when "formalized" with the final k, makes an engagingly amiable choice, a far more uncommon alternative to the ubiquitous Max and Jack, with a nice, every-guy feel. Mack …

Jamon appears to have multiple possible origins, making it an interesting cross-cultural name. It may derive from the Hebrew name Benjamin, with Jamon emerging as a diminutive form. Alternatively …

Spelling it with a double I -- GEORGII -- makes it ultradistinctive, and less a generic Georgie.

Like Justice and Peace, this word name makes a very strong statement. Ving Rhames chose it for his boy.

Dropping the final "k" of Frederick definitely makes it a more user-friendly classic boys' name. It streamlines it and also hints at Frederic's status as a French variation …

The ultimate Jane Austen hero name, Darcy makes a handsome, surname style choice. Predominantly used for girls in England and Wales, across the pond in Australia, it is a stylish …

Though they sound exactly alike, this spelling makes it much more elegant than Bernie.

Aza's similarity to the biblical name Asa makes it ripe for adaptation. If you want something more elaborate, you might consider Azariah. Something simpler? It doesn't get much …

Armando takes the flat-footed Herman and makes it romantic. This is another of the Latin names we expect to be seeing more of.

A unique Hungarian form of Anthony that makes a familiar name seem striking and fresh.

This name of a showy, lemony plant makes an unusual entry into the name garden.

This kind of authentic Irish surname makes a memorable first name for either sex, following in the path of all the Mac and Mc names recently popular.

Mirel is a sparky diminutive of Miriam, making it one of many international choices connected to the classic, Biblical Mary. Also spelled as Mirele, from this origin, it is notably …

Lilia is pretty double L name that makes for sparkly, floral choice with plenty of international flair. More distinctive that Lily, less popular than Liliana, Lia, and Lilian, Lilia was …

Singer-actress Queen Latifah -- born Dana Owens -- makes this North African Muslim name sing.

Jeanette is a fancification of Jeanne, Jeanetta makes it even fancier.

Italie is the French word for 'Italy,' making it a geographical name with European origins. As a feminine given name, it's extremely rare and conveys a connection to Italian …

You've likely heard of Fisher, but Angler makes a rarer choice, appearing, albeit briefly, in the US stats in 2014.

Moorish region and city in Spain that makes a melodic and unusual first name.

Gaeta is a southern Italian region; this makes a sunny first name.

Similar to Keats, Keaton, and Kitty, Keating makes a playful but preppy surname-style choice.

The last syllable being a female name makes the surname of the great French postimpressionist a creative natural for a girl.

A bright sounding Swedish name, reminiscent of Maisie, Ivy and Maia, that blends Maj with the Norse element vé, meaning "dedicated, devoted". As such, it's a light and cheerful …

A chic French twist on Tiffany, Tiphaine makes the familiar name feel fresh and interesting.

Arcadia, a name for an unspoiled paradise, makes an attractive secular alternative to Nevaeh or Eden. For parents who want an unusual name with a friendlier nickname, Arcadia has the …

An island off the coast of Florida makes an intriguing name choice. Sanibel was originally named Santa Isybella, after Queen Isabella of Castille, and was later shortened to San Ybel …

Country singer Koe Wetzel was born Ropyr Madison Koe Wetzel — his given name debuted on the charts for boys in 2021.

This name of a river in Wales makes a unique option for either gender.