Throne of Glass Names

Fairy-tale memories of Sleeping Beauty inspire some parents—such as Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen—to call their daughters Briar Rose. But Briar plus a different middle name might work even better. It's one of the newly popular nature-word names, charting in the US for the first time in 2015 for both genders.

This Old Norse girl name has a lovely meaning and a familiar yet distinctive sound.

Elena is at its most popular point ever in the US, thanks to its cross-cultural appeal and the overall popularity of El- names. It's more international than Ellen or Eleanor, but still accessible.

Elide is a feminine name with Italian and Greek roots. It likely derives from ancient Greek elements meaning "sun" or "radiant," or may be related to the Greek mythological figure Elidis. In Italian usage, it can be a variation of Elodie or a feminine form of Elidio. The name has remained relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries but has modest usage in Mediterranean regions, particularly Italy. Elide has a delicate, melodic quality with its soft consonants and vowel ending, giving it an elegant and sophisticated character. Those named Elide are sometimes associated with brightness, warmth, and creative expression.

Evalin is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Evelyn or Evaline. The name has Germanic origins, derived from the elements "ave" (desired) and "lind" (tender, soft), though it's now associated with the more common Evelyn. This spelling variation gives the name a slightly different visual presentation while maintaining the same melodic quality. Evalin was occasionally used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but remains uncommon today. The name has a gentle, vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking traditional names with slight modifications. With the resurgence of Evelyn in popularity, Evalin offers a related but more distinctive alternative.

For many, this is a Disneyfied name: Faline was the sweet doe Bambi fell in love with. The name is possibly based on Feline, a Latin name meaning "cat-like", however other sources suggest it comes from the French faon meaning "fawn", combined with the suffix -line. It is pronounced as FUH-LEEN in French and English or as fah-LEE-nuh in German, and was given to 7 girls in the US in 2024.

Fallon is one of several boyish surname names introduced in the over-the-top 1980s nighttime soap Dynasty. Despite being a "mom" name, Fallon is making a surprise comeback. It returned to the US Top 1000 in 2019 and has been rising since then, as a new generation of parents fall in love with the sound. It is especially popular in the Southern states.

Ghislaine still sounds unusual to us, even though in France this name is dated. It can also be spelled Ghislain.

Imogen has long been fashionable in England and is gaining favor in the US among stylish parents. Pronounced the British way — the initial i is short as in Kim, as is the final E as in Ken — Imogen is as pretty and classy as it is distinctive.

A multicultural name, that's currently on style and fits right in with Kaia, Maya, Raya, and Mia. Currently in the Top 500 in both the UK and The Netherlands, it has several different origins and meanings.

Lillian has ranked among the US Top 100 for the past 20 years, making it Lily's less popular but more grown-up cousin.

Lin is a concise, versatile name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Chinese culture, it's a common surname and given name meaning 'forest' or 'jade' depending on the character used. In Welsh traditions, Lin represents 'lake' or 'waterfall,' while in Scandinavian contexts, it means 'lime tree' or 'gentle.' As a feminine given name in Western cultures, Lin often serves as a diminutive for names like Linda, Linette, or Caroline. Its simplicity and cross-cultural appeal have made it increasingly popular in an interconnected world. The name's brevity carries elegance and strength, making it practical across languages and cultures while still feeling distinctive. Lin's versatility allows it to convey both natural beauty and refined simplicity.

An Anglicized form of Medb borrowed by both Shakespeare and Percy Bysshe Shelley for the of queen of the fairies. Perfect if you want something both adventurous and simple - though you could use it as a nickname for Mabel, Mirabel, Mabli, or Amabel too.