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Crisper
By Crisper
Updated Thu May 20 2021
  1. Aubrey

    • Origin:

      English from French version of German Alberic

    • Meaning:

      "elf ruler"

    • Description:

      Almost like a fusion between vintage Audrey, bubbly Ruby, and unisex Avery, Aubrey has been a popular choice for girls since the mid 2000’s.
  2. Ava

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Latin or Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "life; bird; water, island"

    • Description:

      Ava is one of the prime examples of a modern classic name, rising thought the course of a generation into the Top 10, where it has lingered for nearly 20 years.
  3. Avery

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "ruler of the elves"

    • Description:

      Avery is a hugely popular name in the US, especially for girls. But while nearly four times as many girls as boys are named Avery today Avery's popularity is starting to soften for girls while it continues to strengthen for boys.
  4. Bria

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Briana or Gabriella

    • Meaning:

      "hill, high; God is my strong man"

    • Description:

      Sweet and sparky but maybe a little bit stuck in the 90s, Bria is a nickname-y style choice with various origins.
  5. Brinley

    • Origin:

      English, combination of Brynn + Lee "burnt clearing; hill + meadow"

    • Meaning:

      "burnt clearing; hill + meadow"

    • Description:

      Brinley was a surprise entrant to the US Top 1000 in 2009, however, in 2023, it doesn't feel surprising at all. In fact, alternative spellings Brynleigh and Brynlee also rank in the Top 1000, with Brynley not too far behind.
  6. Cobie

    • Description:

      Cobie is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a diminutive of Jacob (meaning "supplanter"), a variant of Coby (possibly derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov), or a nickname for names like Jacobus or James. Some sources suggest it may also have Dutch or Frisian roots. As a standalone name, Cobie remains relatively uncommon in most English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality. The name gained some recognition through actress Cobie Smulders, though for her it's feminine. For boys, Cobie offers a friendly, approachable sound with the trendy '-ie' ending while maintaining a certain uniqueness that sets it apart from more common masculine names.

  7. Delilah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew or Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "delicate"

    • Description:

      Melodic and lively, Delilah has cut itself (mostly) free from its treacherous past to become a contemporary favorite.
  8. Gigi

    • Origin:

      French diminutive

    • Description:

      Joining the likes of Coco and Fifi, Gigi has a style but some may feel it lacks substance. Model and TV personality Gigi Hadid (born Jelena) has likely drawn attention to this name, while designer Cynthia Rowley may have inspired parents to use it as a given name by choosing it for her daughter.
  9. Giselle

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "pledge, hostage"

    • Description:

      Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen undoubtedly gave this name a boost. The French pronunciation (jiz-ELLE) gives it a more graceful, balletic, gazellelike feel.
  10. Hadley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "heather field"

    • Description:

      Hadley, most famous as the name of Ernest Hemingway's first wife, is more sophisticated, professional, and modern than cousins Harley, Haley, or Hayden. The hit book The Paris Wife, a novel by Paula McLain told from the point of view of Hadley Hemingway (born Elizabeth Hadley Richardson), has helped popularize the name, which also appears on the vampire show True Blood. Hadley could become this generation's Hailey. Adley, a mashup of Hadley and Addie, has also appeared on the scene.
  11. Halle

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name or diminutive of Harald, English or Norse

    • Meaning:

      "Thor's stone"

    • Description:

      Until the beautiful actress Halle Berry inspired hundreds of parents to emulate her name, it was the diminutive Swedish families used for their sons christened Harald. Now, in a complete turnaround, it couldn't be more feminine. It is worth noting, however, that its popularity has fallen dramatically since 2002 when it reached a high of 316.
  12. Harper

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "harp player"

    • Description:

      You might think of Harper as the hottest name of the last decade, jumping from obscurity to the Top 10, where it remained until last year.
  13. Ivy

    • Origin:

      Botanical name

    • Description:

      The quirky, offbeat and energetic botanical name Ivy is enjoying a deserved revival, propelled even higher by its choice by high-profile parents Beyonce and Jay-Z for daughter Blue Ivy. Ivy is also traditionally used at Christmas, make this one of the perfect names for December babies.
  14. Jacoba

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, feminine variation of Jacob

    • Description:

      Now that Jacob has been the top boys' name for several years, this may come to the fore, the way Michaela did after Michael's long reign at Number One. For now, it's one of the more unusual girl names starting with J.
  15. Keeley

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "slender"

    • Description:

      Keeley is well-used in modern Ireland, also found as Keely and Keela. The boys' form is Keelan. Largely unknown in the US, this could make an interesting update for Kelly or Kaylie or Kylie. A famous bearer is actress Keeley Hawes.
  16. Lexi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alexandra, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Lexi and Lexie, pixieish offshoots of the prolific Alex family, have come into their own. While it's on a gentle downslope, Lexi still ranks in the US Top 500.
  17. Lorelai

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Lorelei, German

    • Meaning:

      "alluring, temptress"

    • Description:

      Lorelai is the spelling used for the character played by Lauren Graham on The Gilmore Girls, as well as her daughter, who preferred the nickname Rory. The television show reintroduced this name to a new generation, but the Lorelai spelling could be confusing -- is it lor-ah-LAY? -- to those unacquainted with the Gilmores.
  18. Mabel

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Amabel, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lovable"

    • Description:

      Mabel is cuddly Victorian favorite rising in popularity in the US, after a 50-year nap If you love offbeat old-fashioned names like Violet or Josephine, only sassier and bubblier, Mabel is one for you to consider. It is currently in the US Top 200 and the UK Top 50.
  19. Maci

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Macy

    • Meaning:

      "from Massy"

    • Description:

      Maci, the name of one of television's Teen Moms, was one of the fastest rising girl names in the U.S. back in 2010. It is now more popular than the department store Macy spelling, but less popular than Macie.
  20. Matilda

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "battle-mighty"

    • Description:

      Matilda is a sweet vintage name that has been gently climbing the popularity list for the past 15 years, after a half-century slumber. The spunky children's book heroine Matilda is one factor in its rise, along with others of its class like Eloise and Caspian.