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Slightly Uncommon Names

freewryting11
By freewryting11
Updated Sat Dec 24 2022
  1. Asher
    • Cayce

      • Origin:

        Variation of Case

      • Description:

        Kayce (pronounce like Casey) was among the fastest-rising boy names of 2022, jumping all the way up to #587 thanks to character Kayce Dutton from the hit show Yellowstone. With the Casey spelling having its own boost for both boys and girls, it is not long before Cayce will start to climb too.
    • Destiny
      • Jude

        • Origin:

          Latin diminutive of Judah, Hebrew, Arabic

        • Meaning:

          "praised; to be generous, to be good to others"

        • Description:

          Jude is a modern star, maintaining a steady level of popularity -- but not TOO much popularity, in the US at least. Thank Jude Law and the great Lennon-McCartney song "Hey Jude", double-handedly responsible for propelling Jude up the charts.
      • Kajun
        • Kyler
          • Morgen

            • Description:

              Morgen is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the word for 'morning.' It can be considered a variant of Morgan, which has Welsh roots meaning 'sea-born' or 'sea-circle.' In German, 'Morgen' directly translates to 'morning' or 'tomorrow,' giving the name a sense of new beginnings and hope. While not extremely common in English-speaking countries, it has maintained steady usage in Germanic regions. The name carries a fresh, optimistic quality and offers a slightly distinctive alternative to the more widely used Morgan. Morgen has a contemporary feel while maintaining traditional roots, making it appealing to parents seeking a name that is recognizable but not overly popular.
          • Ross

            • Origin:

              English and Scottish

            • Meaning:

              "upland, peninsula"

            • Description:

              Like Friends, Ross is off the air and into syndication as a baby name, having plummeted from its zenith in the late 80s to fall off the US Top 1000 in 2013. Today, Ross is more likely to be a dad name than a newborn name.
          • Ryen

            • Description:

              Ryen is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Ryan. Originally an Irish surname derived from 'rí' meaning 'king' and 'an' as a diminutive, translating roughly to 'little king.' This spelling with an 'e' gives the traditionally masculine name a softer, more feminine feel while maintaining its strong Irish heritage. Ryen emerged as part of the trend toward gender-neutral names and creative spellings. Its simplicity and strong sound make it appealing to parents seeking a name that balances strength with modernity. Though less common than the traditional Ryan spelling, Ryen has gained some traction in recent decades as parents seek distinctive variations on familiar names. The single-syllable name carries a contemporary, streamlined quality that fits current naming trends.

          • Sage

            • Origin:

              Herb name, Latin

            • Meaning:

              "wise and knowing"

            • Description:

              Sage is an evocatively fragrant herbal name that also connotes wisdom, giving it a double advantage. It entered the Top 1000 at about the same time for both genders in the early 1990s, but it has pulled ahead for the girls. Toni Collette named her daughter Sage Florence.