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MeaghanAlyxia
By MeaghanAlyxia
Updated Sat May 29 2021
  1. Adriel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my master"

    • Description:

      This biblical name is getting wider notice. While Adrian has had its time in the limelight since the late 70s, parents are beginning to look for fresher alternatives. In the Bible, Adriel was the husband of Merab, a daughter of King Saul. Adriel, like other names ending in -el like Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel, is also the name of an angel. The angel Adriel is known as the Angel of Death. Adriel entered the charts in 2002, and has risen now into the Top 200.
  2. Amethyst

    • Origin:

      Gem and Color name

    • Description:

      As flower names become more unique, so can gem names move beyond Ruby and Pearl to names like Topaz, Sapphire, and Peridot. Amethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the Top 1000, but could have some appeal, joining similarly-hued Violet and Lilac, all of which make great names for Aquarius babies or names for February babies.
  3. Anwyn

    • Description:

      Anwyn is a feminine Welsh name meaning 'very beautiful' or 'very fair.' Composed of the Welsh elements 'an' (very) and 'gwyn' (white, fair, or blessed), this lyrical name has ancient Celtic roots. Though relatively uncommon, Anwyn appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with authentic Welsh heritage. The name has a melodic, flowing quality that sounds both ethereal and strong. Anwyn shares some similarities with the more familiar Bronwyn, but offers a more unique option. In Welsh tradition, names containing the element 'gwyn' often conveyed purity and spiritual blessing. With its gentle sound and meaningful etymology, Anwyn projects both grace and substance.

  4. Aria

    • Origin:

      Italian and Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "air; song or melody; lion"

    • Description:

      Aria is a multi-cultural name with two extremely popular versions: this more word-like one along with Arya, the spelling used for the feisty young heroine of Game of Thrones. There were about 6400 baby girls named Aria in the US last year alog with 2400 named Arya, which counted together places the name in the Top 10.
  5. Avery

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "ruler of the elves"

    • Description:

      Avery is a unisex name that is used four times as often today for girls as for boys. But while Avery's popularity is starting to soften for girls, it continues to get stronger for boys -- in keeping with our finding that gender neutral names are becoming more favored for boys than for girls.
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      • Bennett

        • Origin:

          English medieval form of Benedict, Latin

        • Meaning:

          "blessed"

        • Description:

          Bennett is Ben with a bow tie, kind of a cross between Benjamin and Beckett. It's been trending up on the popularity charts in recent years, and its choice by The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Jane Krakowski could shoot it even higher.
      • Bliss

        • Origin:

          English word name

        • Description:

          A sweet, uplifting and still fairly uncommon modern virtue name. Its single syllable makes it especially good as a middle name, but it would also make a big impact in the first spot.
      • Brielle

        • Origin:

          Short form of Gabrielle, French, Cajun, Hebrew, Celtic

        • Meaning:

          "god is my strength; hunting grounds"

        • Description:

          Though it sounds modern, Brielle is, among other things, a traditional Cajun contraction of Gabrielle, and the name of a historic seaport in the Western Netherlands, also known as Brill. Today, it is used more widely as a nickname for Gabrielle and as a stand-alone name that fits in easily with Isabelle, Briana, and Brinley. In a recent year, it appeared in the US Top 200, ranking above the longer form and used nearly four times as often.
      • Cace

        • Description:

          Cace is an uncommon masculine name with ambiguous origins. It may function as a variant spelling of Case or Casey, which have Irish origins meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' Alternatively, it could be a modern creation inspired by names like Chase, Ace, or Cade. The distinctive spelling with the 'c' ending gives it a contemporary edge while maintaining a short, strong sound. Cace remains extremely rare in usage statistics, making it an option for parents seeking a truly distinctive name that still sounds familiar to the ear. The name's brevity and strong consonant sounds give it a certain boldness, while its similarity to more established names prevents it from seeming too unfamiliar. As a modern-sounding name with potential traditional roots, Cace occupies an interesting middle ground in naming trends.

      • Celesta

        • Origin:

          Latin

        • Meaning:

          "heavenly"

        • Description:

          The shimmery Celeste has been solidly in the Top 1000 for as long as data has been recorded. The dainty variation Celesta certainly feels useable as well. Other intriguing variations include Celestia and Celestine.
      • 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.
      • Charlotte

        • Origin:

          French, feminine diminutive of Charles

        • Meaning:

          "free man"

        • Description:

          Charlotte, the name of the young Princess of Cambridge, is the latest classic name to join Sophia, Emma, Olivia, and Isabella at the top of the popularity list. It is now among the most popular girl names in many English-speaking and European countries.
      • Dakota

        • Origin:

          Place-name; Sioux

        • Meaning:

          "friendly one"

        • Description:

          An early and still one of the most popular unisex names, also a place name and name of a Native American people in the northern Mississippi valley, which makes it a controversial baby name choice. While the popularity of Dakota is trending downward for both genders, it's one of those rare genuinely gender-neutral names that is used for nearly equal numbers of boys and girls.
      • Daevah
        • Edmund

          • Origin:

            English

          • Meaning:

            "fortunate protector"

          • Description:

            The sophisticated Edmund and its nearly-identical French twin Edmond are coming out of mothballs now that Edward, inspired by Twilight, is once again a hot name.
        • Elias

          • Origin:

            Greek variation of Elijah, Hebrew

          • Meaning:

            "Yahweh is God"

          • Description:

            Strong, charismatic, and sleek, Elias has followed in the footsteps of Elijah and Eli to become a popular choice among parents today.
        • Emerald

          • Origin:

            Gem name; Persian

          • Meaning:

            "green"

          • Description:

            Emerald is the intriguing color and jewel name of the deep green stone treasured as far back as ancient Egypt — it's supposed to open one's heart to wisdom and to love and be good for strengthening relationships — which could make for an interesting, unusual name, particularly with the popularity of so many Em-starting names.
        • Essence

          • Origin:

            English word name

          • Meaning:

            "the most significant element of a thing or person"

          • Description:

            Heavily perfumed word name that peaked a few years ago.