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Alexei
Russian, Greek
"defending men"
Alexei could well join the legion of Alex names popular in the US. There are countless opportunities to liven up Alexander, and Alexei (or Alexey) is one of the most straightforward and appealing.
Avri
English or Hebrew, spelling variation of Avery or feminine short form of Avraham
The name recently given to their daughter by Susan and Robert Downey, Jr. is pronounced like Avery and may be seen as a kree8tiv spelling variation of that popular unisex name or a girlish short form…
Blade
Word name
One of the new crop of boys' names that manage to be unconventional and macho at the same time — though Blade verges on the threatening.
Caitriona
Gaelic variation of Catherine
"pure"
Both Caitriona and Catriona are commonly heard in Scotland and Ireland. The name was brought to Ireland by the Anglo-Normans, and is the source of nicknames Cait, Caitin, Caitlin and Triona. Actress…
Calix
Male variation of Calixta or Latin
"chalice"
Calix is once-obscure name that is starting to see some use in the US, where 62 baby boys were named Calix in 2024. An indirect influence is the actress Calista Flockhart, who introduced Americans to…
Cambria
Place name, Latin from Welsh
"Wales"
Most names that start with Cam- are on the upswing, so why not this obscure term for Wales as well as for a prehistoric time period.
Ceil
Short form of Cecilia or Celia
"blind or heavenly"
With the growing popularity of Celia and Cecilia, this vintage canasta-playing nickname name could be due for a comeback. Ceil had a few years of recorded popularity in the first decade of the…
Ceylon
Place name, English from Portuguese and Sanskrit
"lionlike"
Lovely, international, tea-scented possibility undiscovered by baby names. Ceylon may ultimately be derived from the Sanskrit siṃhala , meaning "island of lions" or "abundance of lions."
Collins
Surname derived from Nicholas or Colin, Greek or Irish and Scottish
"people of victory or pup"
Though Collins makes the Top 300 for girls, it sounds strong and handsome for boys too, kind of like the newly-stylish Brooks. The final s updates it from the 80s-ish Colin or the Twilightish Cullen.…
Fabiyan
Fabiyan is a distinctive variation of the masculine name Fabian, which derives from the ancient Roman family name Fabius, meaning 'bean grower' or from a distinguished Roman clan. This spelling…
Faythe
Faythe is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Faith. While Faith derives from the English word for belief and trust, particularly in a religious context, Faythe adds a…
Galyn
Galyn is a masculine name with Celtic roots, derived from elements meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil.' It may also be related to the Welsh name Galen, which comes from the Greek word meaning 'healer.' This…
Hart
English
"stag"
Hart could be the hero of a romantic novel, but on the other hand, it's short, straightforward, and strong sounding. The most famous bearer of the name was tragic poet Hart (born Harold) Crane, but…
Isack
Isack is a distinctive variant spelling of Isaac, a name with deep biblical roots. Derived from the Hebrew word meaning "he will laugh" or "he laughs," the name references the biblical story where…
Israil
Israil is a masculine name primarily used in Central Asian, Russian, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cultures. It's a variant of Israel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'he who struggles with God' or…
Jadon
Hebrew
"God has heard"
The authentic Biblical form of a name that has become even more popular alongside Jaden, Jayden, Jaidan et al. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, whose children are named creatively after their…
Landyn
Spelling variation of Landon
This creative spelling variation of Landon is widely used but still lags far behind the original.
Laryssa
Laryssa is a feminine name of Slavic origins, primarily considered a Ukrainian and Russian variation of Larissa. The original Greek name Larissa meant "citadel" or "stronghold" and was the name of an…
Livya
Livya is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variation of Livia or Olivia. With Latin roots, it connects to Livia, which means 'bluish' or 'envious,' or possibly 'olive.' The name has a…
Loren
English spelling variation of Lauren, Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
The spelling Loren turns Lauren or its male form Laurence into a gender-neutral name. Last year 75 baby girls were named Loren in the US vs. 60 baby boys, making this name a good nonbinary choice. On…