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Mama Jo
By Mama Jo
Updated Thu May 18 2023
Baby due July 28, 2016
  1. Annalie

    • Origin:

      Nordic, German

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Melodious and unusual form of a name with an uncountable number of variations. Many will understand it as the more down-to-earth Annalee.
  2. Jessamy

    • Origin:

      English, variation of Jessamine

    • Meaning:

      "jasmine flower"

    • Description:

      Jessamy and big sister Jessamine are all but unknown in the U.S., but make distinctive alternatives to overexposed Jessica, Jessie, and Jasmine.
  3. Jude

    • Origin:

      Latin diminutive of Judith or variation of Judah, Hebrew, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "praised; to be generous and good to others"

    • Description:

      Jude may be a popular boys' name, thanks to Jude Law, but boyish nicknames for girls - like Frankie and Teddy - are on trend and Jude is also a new way to spin Judy or Judith. It's long been used quietly for girls as well as boys, and may start to pick up steam, though as of 2024, it was given to just shy of 90 girls in the US compared to over 2000 boys.
  4. Lake

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      This body of water runs deep; the best of a group of new possibilities that includes Bay, Ocean, River, and the more established Brook. It has received attention via the actress Lake Bell. Lake would make a particularly cool and refreshing middle name, as Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady did for daughter Vivian.
  5. Lark

    • Origin:

      English bird name

    • Description:

      Lark is getting some new and well-deserved attention as a post-Robin and Raven bird name. Although it was first recorded as a name in the 1830's, it has never appeared on the Social Security list.
  6. Lawsen

    • Description:

      Lawsen is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of Lawson. Originally an English surname meaning 'son of Lawrence,' it connects to the Latin 'Laurentius,' referring to someone from Laurentum, an ancient Italian city known for its laurel trees. The name combines traditional roots with a fresh spelling, making it appeal to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive. Lawsen has gained modest traction in recent years as part of the trend toward using surnames as first names and the popularity of names ending with '-sen' rather than '-son.' While still relatively uncommon, it offers a modern twist on traditional naming conventions while maintaining a strong, masculine sound.

  7. Lennon

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "lover"

    • Description:

      A growing number of high-profile (and other) parents are choosing to honor their musical idols, such as Hendrix, Presley, Jagger, and now Lennon, an Irish name for girls as well as boys with a wonderful meaning on many levels. Lennon first came to notice when Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit used it for their son in 1999, and singer-musician Adam Pascal followed their lead two years later.
  8. Lyric

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of the lyre; songlike; a personal, emotive poem"

    • Description:

      Associated with poetry, pop music, and the Greek lyre, Lyric has a light and zippy sound to it and joins the likes of Melody, Harmony, Cadence, and Aria as musical names that have become baby names. A unisex name, it is currently three times more popular for girls in the US where it sits in the Top 600. It has declined in use since its 2014 peak, but was still given to around 560 girls in a recent year.
  9. Lila Belle
    • Macy

      • Origin:

        English surname, variation of Massey

      • Meaning:

        "hill"

      • Description:

        Singer Macy Gray has popularized this cute and upbeat choice—once solely associated with the department store. A modern replacement for Stacy and Tracy, Macy was most popular in the early 2000s when it nearly made the US Top 100.
    • Mercy

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "compassion"

      • Description:

        The quality of mercy makes this lovely Puritan virtue name a quiet favorite today. Although it was most popular in the late nineteenth century, Mercy is on its way to a comeback -- it rose 143 spots between 2012 and 2013, making it one of the year's fastest-rising names. Right now, it's still stylish and distinctive, a rare and wonderful combination.
    • Tenley

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "burnt clearing"

      • Description:

        This name is currently best known on The Bachelorette's Tenley Molzahn. In the 1950s, it was attached to the Olympic figure skating champion Tenley Albright, and Jessica Biel played a Tenley in the movie Summer Catch.
    • Wallis

      • Origin:

        Variation of Wallace

      • Meaning:

        "a Welshman, Celt"

      • Description:

        Famously borne by the woman (born Bessie) for whom an English king sacrificed his throne, Wallis has the force of a masculine name, but the unisex charm of surnames like Ellis and Hollis.
    • Willa

      • Origin:

        Feminine variation of William

      • Meaning:

        "resolute protection"

      • Description:

        Willa has become increasingly fashionable, with its combination of Willa (born Wilella) Cather-like pioneer strength and the graceful beauty of the willow tree.
    • Willow

      • Origin:

        English nature name

      • Meaning:

        "willow tree"

      • Description:

        An ancient tree that figures in literature from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and is believed to possess magical powers, Willow is a lovely name, as graceful as its inspiration.