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Erinna was an ancient poetess from the island of Telos near Rhodes. Only fragments of her poems remain, which were reproduced in Bergk's Poetae Lyrici Graeci (published in 1900 …

Clive started life as a surname for someone who lived near a cliff, making it a secret outdoorsy name. Its use as a first name began in honor of Robert …

Could be a possible and more modern, namesake for Uncle Neal.

Tessin is a German surname drawn from several places in or near the Mecklenburg region of northeastern Germany. Rare as a first name, it can work for boys or girls.

The use of the Dutch name Nore may be inspired by Nora, of which it is a variation. As a male name, Nore is related to Nori, the founder of …

Could be seen as a stand-in for Riley, but not nearly as appealing.

This would be tough enough for a boy to handle, but near impossible for a girl.

Also spelt Loomis, this locational English surname comes from Lomax (Lumhalghs), near Bury in Lancashire. Beyoncé's maternal grandfather, Lumis Albert Beyincé, is a notable bearer of the name.

A life-affirming sweet name is seen in both India and Nepal. The name is also sometimes spelled Jiah, as in the case of Jiah Khan - an Indian-American model …

A twist on Darwin with the same friendly meaning. Its lovable-nerd feel is given a cool edge by several football players with the name.

This unusual name belonging to three generations of Deltha Lee O'Neals, the third being a football cornerback for the New England Patriots, could equally--or better--be used for …

A Serbian form of Andrew. Typically a feminine name in the nearby Slovenia and Croatia, but masculine in Serbia, similar to the Italian Andrea.

A rare variation on the classic Ana, this name is used nearly exclusively in its native Brazil. While it may be viewed as simply an elaborative form, it could also …

Adelina is back in the Top 1000 after an absence of nearly a century, thanks to the meteoric rise of her sister name Adeline -- along with Adelaide, Adele, and Ada …

From Akari to Mindy, and from Nevada to Zoe, this list contains names intended for baby girls that have been used for female customers in Papa Louie gamerias. Some unusual …

Tivoli is a feminine name inspired by the Italian town of Tivoli near Rome, famous for its beautiful gardens and the Villa d'Este with its remarkable fountains. The name …

Thessaly is the name of an area of Greece, known for being near Mount Olympus. This variation lends itself to the nickname Sally. You may also wish to consider the …

The Teifi is a river in south-west Wales, entering the sea near the town of Cardigan (whose Welsh name is Aberteifi). It is occasionally used for boys and girls …

A popular Indian girl name — and cousin to another popular Indian name, Neha.

A modern creation, Saveah may have been inspired by choices like Savannah, Nevaeh, and Soleia. It may even be considered a blend of the aforementioned Savannah with classic Leah, giving …

While there were no baby boys named Kayle last year, there were nearly 50 named Kale. The Kayle spelling is borne by several notable male athletes.

Wildly popular in the 1960s and '70s, Julie is no longer anywhere near as stylish as the name's longer forms. Try Juliet, Juliana, or even the more grownup Julia …

Elenorah is an elaborate variant of Eleanor, combining elements of Elena and Norah to create a distinctive feminine name. The name carries the noble heritage of Eleanor, which derives from …

Egbert still suffers somewhat from being used as a stereotypical name for nerds and aristocrats. It would be a surprising choice, but with its edgy meaning and dusty charm, possibly …

This version of the name with only one n does not have nearly the popularity of its sister. Unless you have a particular aversion to the fourteenth letter of the …

The Zuni are a Native American tribe with origins in the American southwest, near the Zuni River valley. The tribe has been farming and living in the Zuni River valley …

Vardiel is an uncommon name with possible roots in Armenian, Hebrew, or other Near Eastern naming traditions. While definitive information about its origin is limited, it may be related to …

This gender neutral directional name joins North, Easton, and Westley et al. Split nearly evenly between the sexes, we imagine it would work best if you live in a southern …

Standard Latin classic that brings some flair to the basic boy name Robert. Nearly 4000 baby boys are still named Robert in the US each year, many of them undoubtedly …

Pathalan is a rare Irish name derived from the somewhat-less-rare Bartholomew. Nearly 30 baby boys were named Bartholomew in the US last year, but none were named Parthalan.

Popular in the Hispanic community, unlike its English cousin. It has been very near the bottom of the US Top 1000 for the last three years.

Niria is the female equivalent of Nir and may also be found as Nira. This simple, pleasant name has an earthy meaning.

Nathanyel is a unique variation of Nathaniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Netanel, meaning "gift of God." This distinctive spelling incorporates elements of both the original Hebrew and various …

Nataniel represents a distinctive variation of Nathaniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Netan'el meaning 'gift of God.' This spelling variation maintains the name's biblical connections while offering …

Only about 1 percent of babies named Christian are girls, but that was nearly 50 baby girls in the US last year so the name is not unknown. The Kristian …

Considered ultra debonair in the silent-movie era, Gilbert then went through a nerdy phase, a la Gilbert Gottfried. Now though, like Albert and Alfred and Walter and Frank, it …

Elienora is a graceful feminine variation of Eleanor, blending elements of 'Elien' and 'Nora' with classical roots. Derived from the Provençal name Aliénor, which comes from the Germanic 'Adenorde' meaning …

Bryar is a respelling of Briar, a trendy botanical name that is used nearly equally for girls and boys. About 50 baby girls were named Bryar last year, compared with …

Bethaney is a variation of Bethany, a name derived from the biblical village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. The name …

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 …

The Spanish form of Andrew is popular enough in the US to rank near the Top 200. As Andrew, Andy, and Drew feel less fresh, Andres is still up-and …

I love hipster names. I don't think the term should carry a negative connotation, because who can resist such hipster gems as Oscar or Lola? Not I! So here …

Zoe is one of those surprising names that has been on the Top 1000 nearly every year since 1880, but it's only since the turn of this century that …

This name, whose sweet and fragrant floral essence has always been widespread across the Near Eastern world, has now landed on US popularity lists in a variety of spellings. It …

Whether pronounced like the wag of a tail or as the correct German VAHG-ner, this might be something a devoted opera buff could consider as a middle name.

Vesuvius is an unusual masculine name derived directly from Mount Vesuvius, the famous volcano near Naples, Italy, known for its catastrophic eruption in 79 CE that destroyed Pompeii. The name …

Uğur is a Turkish masculine name pronounced as 'oo-ur' with the 'ğ' being nearly silent. It carries the powerful meaning of 'good luck,' 'good fortune,' or 'prosperity' in Turkish …

As modern "smoosh" names go, Starlynn is not bad. Over the past two years nearly 40 American girls have been given this name. There may be some confusion with the …

Soriah is right in line with today's trends, with names like Zariah, Sariah, and Neriah rising quickly in the Top 1000. Soriah was only given to 53 baby girls …

Shaq is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, whose nickname 'Shaq' became widely known. The name is a shortened form of Shaquille, which …