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luv2write1
By luv2write1
Updated Sat Feb 25 2023
  1. Alrik

    • Description:

      Alrik is a masculine name with strong Norse and Germanic roots, meaning 'ruler of all' or 'complete ruler'—derived from elements meaning 'all' and 'ruler' or 'king.' This powerful name appears in Norse mythology and Scandinavian history, representing strength and leadership. While relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, Alrik maintains steady usage in Scandinavian nations, particularly Sweden. The name offers a distinctive alternative to more familiar Norse-derived names like Erik or Alaric. With its compact structure, strong consonants, and meaningful heritage, Alrik appeals to parents seeking a masculine name with historical depth and a commanding presence that remains relatively unique in contemporary settings.
  2. Annabell

    • Description:

      Variation of Annabelle.
  3. Arabella

    • Origin:

      Latin, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "yielding to prayer; lovable"

    • Description:

      Arabella, lovely and elegant, has long been well used in Britain and finally made it onto the American list in 2005. A Top 50 choice in the UK, in the US in remains in the Top 300, given to around 1300 babies each year.
  4. Aravis

    • Origin:

      Literary name and place-name

    • Description:

      Aravis was the name of a female character in C.S. Lewis's A Horse and His Boy, and is also the name of a mountain range in southern France. With the rise of Ava, Avery, and indeed seemingly all names that start with A, Aravis may finally reach a wider audience.
  5. Astrid

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "divinely beautiful"

    • Description:

      Astrid has been a Scandinavian royal name since the tenth century, and many people associated it with the Swedish author of the Pippi Longstocking stories, Astrid Lindgren. Astrid is derived from the name Ástríðr, which is made up of the Old Norse elements that mean "god" and "beautiful."
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      • Juniper

        • Origin:

          Latin tree name

        • Meaning:

          "young"

        • Description:

          Juniper is a fresh-feeling nature name -- it's a small evergreen shrub -- with lots of energy. A new favorite of fashionable parents, Juniper joins such other tree and shrub names as Hazel, Acacia, and Willow.
      • Lee

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "pasture, meadow"

        • Description:

          A name that has a bit of a shouldn't-I-be-a-middle-name sound, though still in use as a first for both genders. Lee might be a good choice if you want something that sounds at once traditional yet modern, unisex but not newly-minted.
      • Lonan

        • Origin:

          Irish

        • Meaning:

          "blackbird"

        • Description:

          This name of several early Irish saints makes a nice Logan/Conan alternative.
      • Maynard

        • Origin:

          German

        • Meaning:

          "hardy, brave, strong"

        • Description:

          Sometimes pronounced MAY-nerd, which is death to a name. However, the name Maynard was given to 25 boys in 2022.
      • Meggie

        • Description:

          Meggie is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This affectionate nickname has a sweet, friendly quality that has made it endure through generations, though it's less common as a formal given name. Meggie gained some popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly after the publication of Colleen McCullough's novel "The Thorn Birds" (1977), which featured a protagonist named Meggie Cleary. The name has a youthful, energetic feel and is often associated with warmth and approachability. While not ranking high on most popularity charts as a standalone name, Meggie continues to be used as both a nickname and given name, especially in Scotland, Ireland, and other parts of the United Kingdom.

      • Mollee

        • Description:

          Mollee is a distinctive feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Molly, which originated as a diminutive of Mary. This creative spelling adds a contemporary flair to the traditional name while maintaining its warm, friendly essence. Mollee has never been among the most popular names but has appeared sporadically in naming records since the late 20th century. The double 'e' ending gives it a playful, youthful quality that some parents find appealing. The name carries the same friendly, approachable associations as Molly but with an extra touch of uniqueness. People named Mollee might appreciate having a name that feels familiar in sound but stands out in spelling.

      • Nikko

        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Nicholas

        • Meaning:

          "victory of the people"

        • Description:

          Nico is a fun and lively nickname, full of charm, and suitable both as a full name and a short form. Nikko is a unique spelling that currently sits just outside of the US Top 1000.
      • Ottilie

        • Origin:

          German, French

        • Meaning:

          "prosperous in battle"

        • Description:

          Ottilie is trending in the UK, where the pronounced T helps the name sound pretty and delicate, rather like Amelie and Elodie. Ottilie is less popular in the US, where many Americans pronounce it as a near-homonym for "oddly".
      • Percival

        • Origin:

          French

        • Meaning:

          "one who pierces the valley"

        • Description:

          There are several Percivals scattered through the Harry Potter series, which might help transform the old-fangled, fussy image it has accrued. Actually, the original Percival was the one perfectly pure Knight of the Round Table, a worthy hero. The name was invented in the twelfth century by a poet named Chretien de Troyes, for his ideal knight in the poem Percevale, a Knight of King Arthur.
      • Percy

        • Origin:

          French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge

        • Description:

          Percy is an adorable old name that is finally shedding its pampered Little Lord Fauntleroy image in this new era of boys with soft yet traditionally male names like Jasper and Elijah. Originating as an aristocratic Norman name, Percy became fairly widespread in England--and to some extent in the US--as an offshoot of the fame of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
      • Perseus

        • Origin:

          Greek mythology name

        • Meaning:

          "to destroy"

        • Description:

          Perseus is a godly Greek hero (he was a son of Zeus) whose ancient name just might have modern possibilities along with other so-old-they're-new-again names such as Atticus and Orion.
      • Remi

        • Origin:

          French, variation of Remy

        • Meaning:

          "oarsman"

        • Description:

          Makes the jaunty Remy a little more nicknamey and feminine. Remi is on the rise for both girls and boys, having entered the Top 1000 for boys in 2019.
      • Remington

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "place on a riverbank"

        • Description:

          Remington Steele was the perfect name for an upper-crust action hero on 1980s television. Now, Remington is catching fire along with a new generation of predatory baby boy names such as Hunter, Gunner, and Colt. Or you might consider it a unisex namewith a buttoned-up British feel and the friendly short form Rem or Remy.