Kenyon is a very engaging British surname name, the middle y giving it a kind of southwestern canyonesque undertone.

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

Gazelle is a feminine name derived directly from the animal name, referring to the swift, graceful antelope known for its elegance and speed. The word itself traces back through French and Arabic origins, ultimately from the Arabic 'ghazāl.' As a given name, Gazelle embodies qualities of grace, beauty, and agility. Though uncommon as a personal name, it falls within the category of nature and animal names that have gained some popularity in recent decades. Gazelle appeals to parents seeking names with clear imagery and positive symbolic associations. The name conveys a sense of freedom, natural beauty, and elegance, making it an evocative choice for those drawn to names with connections to the natural world.

The field of nature names is constantly expanding to include all species of flowers and trees and animals and birds and even fish. In addition to its appeal for anglers, Pike recalls Zebulon Pike, the explorer who discovered and gave his name to Pike's Peak.

A distinctive word name with musical ties, Oasis was given to 20 girls in 2024, compared with 14 in 2023.

This pleasant single-syllable surname might be especially appealing to someone involved with the internet (and who isn't?)--even if some others might see it as a drawback.

Spicy.

Grrrr.

Arbor is an original unisex tree-related choice we're sure to hear more of. Highly unusual now, Arbor takes its place alongside other new arborial names ranging from the mighty Oak (or Oakley) to the more delicate Birch to the more flowery Juniper, Acacia, and Hazel.

The name of one of the most powerful Marvel superheroes — and the first major black female comic book heroine — is certainly a big one to live up to! Portrayed in the live-action X-Men movies first by Halle Berry and then by Alexandra Shipp, Storm is a mutant descended from a long line of African witch-priestesses, who can bend the weather and atmosphere to her will.

Mesa is both the term for a flat-topped mountain, derived from the Spanish word for "table", and the Thai variation of April.

Aromatic spice used in cooking, and a cute route to Meg, Nutmeg is predominantly used on pets rather than humans.

Word name possibility carrying the scent of licorice-like anise. Fennel gets its own name from the Latin word feniculum, meaning "little hay".