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Aurelia is an ancient Roman name that's become a surprise hit in the contemporary world. A top favorite on Nameberry, it reentered the US Top 1000 in 2014 after a 70-year absence and continues to climb.

Eleanor's straightforward feminine image combined with its royal medieval history is striking just the right note for parents in search of a girls' name that combines substance and style.

Lynden is a masculine name with English and Scottish origins, derived from Old English elements meaning 'linden tree hill' or 'lime tree valley.' It began as a surname indicating someone who lived near linden trees before transitioning to use as a first name. Lynden offers a nature-based alternative to more common names like Lyndon or Brandon while maintaining a similar sound. The spelling variant with 'y' rather than 'i' gives it a slightly more distinctive appearance. Though not widely used, Lynden has maintained consistent if modest usage since the mid-20th century. The name carries associations with nature, stability, and English countryside traditions, appealing to parents seeking a name with subtle botanical connections and a gentle masculine quality.

The Polish form of Matthew.