Baby names

The lyrical and melodious Elodie, a Nameberry favorite, is starting to rise through the US popularity charts for the first time since the 1880s. It's a uncommon member of the trending El- family of names, which includes Ella, Eloise, and Eleanor.

Jago is a dashing alternative to overused favorite Jacob.

Kate and William shocked the world when they announced that they'd named their third child Louis -- Prince Louis Arthur Charles, to be more precise. But we've been predicting a comeback for this classic name for a long time.

This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.

Attractive North Carolina place-name and surname of explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. Distinctive, classy-but-approachable choice for either sex.

A surname occasionally used as a first, as in former attorney general Ramsey Clark. This spelling is now closely associated with the psychopathic Game of Thrones villain Ramsay Snow (later Ramsay Bolton), and so is probably best avoided as long as the show and books are popular.

A surname with potential as a first — Ramsey was given to a little over 100 baby boys in 2022.

Remmy is a charming masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a diminutive of Remington, a surname-turned-first-name meaning 'raven settlement,' or a variation of Remy, derived from the Latin 'remigius' meaning 'oarsman.' With its approachable two-syllable structure and friendly 'y' ending, Remmy conveys a casual warmth and boyish appeal. The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek alternatives to more traditional names. While maintaining a playful quality suitable for childhood, Remmy transitions well to adulthood. Its phonetic simplicity crosses cultural boundaries easily, contributing to its growing appeal in English-speaking countries as a contemporary yet unpretentious choice.

Remy is one of the hottest names today for both boys and girls, sometimes spelled Remi. . It entered the popularity list in 2009 and has quickly become one of the fastest-rising names on the list.

Siobhan is the Irish variation of Joan, which is derived from the ancient Anglo-Norman name Jehanne. In this way Siobhan is indirectly related to the name Sinead—the Irish form of Jeannette, which also derived from Jehanne—although Sinead is not a nickname for Siobhan. Siobhan was the name of several early Irish queens and was introduced to the American public by the actress Siobhan McKenna.

Rugged, outdoorsy, and full of energy, Wilder entered the US Top 1000 back in 2015. Part bad boy, part Western, part preppy, and part nature-loving, Wilder is given to nearly 800 babies each year.