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Woody
Word name or diminutive of Woodrow, English
"row of houses by a wood"
While Woodrow is too forbidding, its nickname Woody is a bit cartoonish, as in Woody Woodpecker and the animated cowboy character in Toy Story. Woody also has a slang meaning that no teenage boy will…
Zero
Italian from Arabic and Sanskrit
"void"
Zero has been documented as a given name before, but it's largely familiar as a stage name (such as Zero Mostel, born Samuel Joel Mostel) and comic book and anime characters. Seven boys were called…
Hazard
French
"chance, luck"
Chance has risen far on the baby-naming charts, but Hazard has a considerably more dangerous edge. It was the middle name of famed US naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry.
Affrikah
Affrikah represents a creative spelling variation referencing the continent of Africa. The doubled 'f' and the ending 'h' create a distinctive spelling while maintaining the phonetic pronunciation of…
Ag
Ag is an exceptionally rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Irish, it functions as a diminutive of Agnes, derived from the Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' Alternatively, it…
Alleeceea
Alleeceea appears to be a highly uncommon variant spelling of Alicia, which derives from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' This elaborate spelling creates a very distinctive…
Anis
Anis is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means "friendly" or "companion," while in Hebrew it can mean "gathering" or "harmony." The name also refers to the star…
Antwohnette
Antwohnette is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Antoinette, the French feminine form of Anthony (meaning 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy'). The unique…
Bae
Bae is a succinct, modern feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Korean, it means 'inspiration' or can relate to the surname meaning 'pear.' However, its recent popularity stems largely…
Beauty
English word name
"attractiveness"
Better yet, find a name with the same meaning: Belle, Cosima, Indira, Uilani, Zeynep.
Bloodrayne
Video game name
BloodRayne is a series of action-adventure video games, but the heroine's name is actually Rayne, a much more usable appellation for a non-vampire, non-animated child. We hope no-one uses this for…
Boo
Word name or nickname
Boo may have started out as a nickname for the male character Arthur "Boo" Radley in To Kill A Mockingbird and these days may be closely associated with another male Boo, the "world's cutest dog" or…
Candida
Latin
"white"
Attractive ancient name borne by several saints but sullied by association with yeast infection.
Chloris
Greek
"pale"
Antiseptic sounding.
Clotilda
German
"famous in battle"
Old and aristocratic European name that would be tough for an American kid to pull off.
Columbine
English from Latin
"dove"
A beautiful flower name deriving from the Latin word for dove. Sadly, in America this name is now forever linked with a tragic terrorist attack on a Colorado high school.
Comfort
English word name
"comfort"
This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.
Cookie
English
"cookie"
Cookie is most often used as a dog name, and it should stay that way.
Cornie
Cornie is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Cornelia or other Corn-root names. Derived from the Latin 'Cornelius,' a Roman family name possibly meaning 'horn,' it carries…
Empress
English word name
"Female ruler of an empire, consort of an Emperor"
Yet another noble name to join King, Prince, Princess, et al. The name Empress was given to over 100 baby girls in the US last year.