Hyde, of course, is most familiar as a surname -- as in Mr. Hyde, evil alter ego of Dr. Jeckyll. Unless Hyde is a family name or you have some other excellent reason for using it, we think you could do better.

Unless it runs in your family, or Alexander Hamilton is your particular hero, you might consider something less imposing -- and without the teasable nickname Ham. Scottish curler Hamilton McMillan Jr pulls it off though, with nickname Hammy.

Colorful, yes, but also probably among the hippiest of hippie names. Holly Madison recently chose it for her little girl.

Fairy's reputation as a slur directed at gay men takes it off the table as a baby name option. Go with Pixie or Faye instead.

These days, it's more likely you'd call your daughter the popular Belle or Bella.

Originally a nickname for Viking invaders, it gained fresh impetus in the 18th century when James Macpherson made Fingal the central character in his Ossianic poems. An offbeat addition to the Fin- family of names.

Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.

Though the usual U.S. spelling is Sterling, this is the authentic Scottish family name version.

If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.

Drop the C and arrive at an established biblical name.

When Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman became one of the first Europeans to find Australia, he gave his name to a sea and to an island. in turn some parents have chosen to honor their homeland by choosing this name for their child. Tasma is the feminine version.

A new name with the potential for spanning across a far-reaching future. Bridges and Bridger are other possiblities.

Tarra is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Tara, which has rich cross-cultural roots including the Irish hill of Tara (royal seat in ancient Ireland) and Sanskrit origins meaning 'star.' In Hindu tradition, Tara is a goddess of compassion. The doubled 'r' gives Tarra a distinctive edge while maintaining the melodic quality of the original. This spelling variation remains less common than Tara, allowing for uniqueness while preserving the name's essential sound and cultural connections. The name has occasionally appeared in popular culture but has never reached high popularity rankings in most Western countries. Tarra offers a subtle twist on a name with deep historical and cross-cultural significance.

A very distinctive musical choice, but be aware that many people will think you've named your child Oprah.

The minimalist Howard.

Legitimizes the newly coined Denim, as does the Scottish place-name Denholm (both pronounced DEN-um).

MacKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names. It could also work as an alternative for of Mackayla, derived from Michael, or to honor a Kay.

Vincenza would be a more user-friendly form in this country.

Let's hope he's "burly".