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meganhopexo
By meganhopexo
Updated Thu May 25 2023
  1. Arizona

    • Origin:

      Place-name from Papago Indian

    • Meaning:

      "little springs"

    • Description:

      We usually think of place-names as a modern invention, but in fact Arizona ranked on the US Top 1000 from its inception in 1880 until 1911, when it vanished below the surface. It peaked at Number 510 in 1882, before Arizona became a state. One notorious vintage bearer: criminal "Ma" Barker, born Arizona Clark.
  2. Benson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Ben"

    • Description:

      Benson has outgrown its long association with a wisecracking TV butler with a fresh new association: singer songwriter Benson Boone. Parents may see it as an alternate route to nickname Ben, very different in image than the biblical Benjamin.
  3. Chandler

    • Origin:

      English from French occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "candle maker"

    • Description:

      For a generation, this name will always be linked to 1990s hit TV series Friends. Whether this is a positive or a negative will depend on your fondness for the show, and character Chandler Bing, but this name deserves consideration beyond these connotations: Chandler is a fresh take on the professional surname names.
  4. Douglas

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "black water"

    • Description:

      Douglas, and more particularly its nickname, Doug, had a real romantic swagger in the 1950s and 1960s dating back to swashbuckling Douglas Fairbanks, but today is more likely to conjure up your mom's prom date. Originally a Celtic river name, it became attached to a powerful Scottish clan, renowned for their strength and courage. In its earliest incarnation, Douglas was used equally for girls and boys.
  5. Duncan

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "dark warrior"

    • Description:

      Duncan is jaunty, confident, and open, a Scottish royal name that's brimming with friendly charm and makes it into our golden circle of names that are neither too popular nor too strange. Popularity aside, Duncan is one of the most classic Scottish names for boys.
  6. Eloy

    • Description:

      Eloy is a masculine name of Spanish origin derived from the Latin name 'Eligius,' meaning 'chosen' or 'elected.' It has historical ties to Saint Eligius, a 7th-century goldsmith who became bishop of Noyon. The name has maintained steady, modest popularity in Spanish-speaking countries but remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking regions. In the United States, Eloy has never reached mainstream popularity but has a dedicated following within Hispanic communities. The name carries connotations of divine selection and specialness, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with spiritual significance. Its distinctive sound and brevity give it a modern feel despite its ancient roots.

  7. Gilbert

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "shining pledge"

    • Description:

      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 could be in for a style revival.
  8. Hayden

    • Origin:

      English place name

    • Meaning:

      "hay valley"

    • Description:

      Hayden – a formerly obscure name that's risen to huge popularity – has dipped in this year's ratings. Though Hayden is among the most distinctive of the bunch, it gets lost in the crowd of Jaidens, Bradens, Aidans, and endless variations. Associated with Hayden Christensen, of Star Wars fame.
  9. Jerome

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "sacred name"

    • Description:

      Jerome has a bespectacled, serious, studious image, just like its namesake saint, who was a brilliant scholar. St. Jerome is the patron saint of students, librarians, and archaeologists.
  10. Kearny
    • Mesa

      • Origin:

        Spanish

      • Meaning:

        "table"

      • Description:

        Mesa is the term for a flat-topped mountain, derived from the Spanish word for "table".
    • Miami

      • Origin:

        Place-name

      • Description:

        Miami -- or Florida, for that matter -- hasn't achieved the place-name stardom of southern sisters like Savannah and Georgia. Quincy Jones used it as his daughter KENYA's middle name.
    • Marana
      • Page

        • Origin:

          French

        • Meaning:

          "page, attendant"

        • Description:

          Sleek and sophisticated single-syllable choice that has NEVER been in the Top 1000, though sister name Paige has ranked since the mid 1950s. Though off her peak, Paige is still in the Top 200. Along with Poppy, Patience, and Plum, Page is one of the girl names that start with P that are also words.
      • Parker

        • Origin:

          English occupational name

        • Meaning:

          "park-keeper"

        • Description:

          One of the first generation of surname names, along with Porter and Morgan, Parker's still one of the most appealing and remains firmly in the Top 100 for boys. About three times as many boys as girls get this occupational name. The association with Charlie Parker gives Parker itself a jazzy edge, and it also has a nature-related meaning. Rosie O'Donnell has a son named Parker.
      • Phoenix

        • Origin:

          Arizona place-name and Greek

        • Meaning:

          "dark red"

        • Description:

          Effortlessly cool with a hint of the mystical, Phoenix rolls a lot of trends into one: it's a place-name and a bird name, it ends in the stylish letter x, it's got in-built nicknames, and it's unisex too. Familiar but not over-popular, Phoenix ranks in the US and UK Top 1000s.
      • Prescott

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "priest's cottage"

        • Description:

          Prescott is one of several distinguished, upper-crusty surnames beginning with P.
      • Payson
        • Taylor

          • Origin:

            English occupational name

          • Meaning:

            "tailor"

          • Description:

            Taylor was much more popular throughout the 1990s for both genders than it is today. Close to the Top 50 boys' names in the mid-1990s, Taylor recently fell out of the Top 500 for boys and out of the Top 100 for girls, and is predicted to continue on a downward trajectory for both genders. Similar but more stylish baby names today include Sawyer, Sayer and Thayer.
        • Thatcher

          • Origin:

            English occupational name

          • Meaning:

            "roof thatcher"

          • Description:

            Thatcher is an open and friendly freckle-faced surname, fresher sounding than Tyler or Taylor, that dates back to the days of thatched-roof cottages. It is catching on with modern parents—it reached the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2013.