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  1. Alexi
    • Alpha
      • Origin:

        Greek, first letter of the alphabet
      • Description:

        The first letter of the Greek alphabet ande the brightest star in every constellation, this would make an interesting choice for a first daughter, though it does give off some spectral sci-fi reverberations--and references to the term "alpha male.".
    • Amos
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "carried by God"
      • Description:

        Amos is a robust biblical name that's being discovered by a new generation of parents in a major way.
    • Aubrey
      • Origin:

        English from French
      • Meaning:

        "elf ruler"
      • Description:

        Once a popular choice in for boys in the Middle Ages and again during the 19th century, Aubrey has mostly been used for girls in the US since the 1970's. With its arty, surname-y, and sophisticated feel, however, it is rising up the UK charts for both boys and girls.
    • 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.
    • Banks
      • Origin:

        English surname
      • Meaning:

        "one who lives on the hillside or riverbank"
      • Description:

        Banks is a topographical surname that refers not to those places where people keep their money but to riverbanks or hillsides, and specifically the people who live and work on them. A name with two very different connotations then, Banks manages to sound smart, preppy, and upwardly-mobile, with a touch of rugged, outdoorsy charm too.
    • Basil
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "royal"
      • Description:

        Although Greek in origin--in the fourth century, a bishop by that name established the principles of the Greek Orthodox Church--Basil for years took on the aura of aquiline-nosed upper-class Britishness of Sherlock Holmes portrayer Basil Rathbone, then spiced with the fragrant aroma of the herb that entered with the Pesto generation.
    • Booker
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "scribe"
      • Description:

        Booker would make for a very cool name, for writers, reformers, R & B fans and those wanting to pay tribute to Booker T. Washington.
    • Bradley
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "wide meadow"
      • Description:

        An English surname name, Bradley has a long history, dating way back to at least 1086, but as a first name it actually succeeded in the US before it reached England--though Dickens used it in his novel Our Mutual Friend. Bradley Cooper is one namesake.
    • Cosmo
      • Origin:

        Italian, English, Greek
      • Meaning:

        "order, beauty, universe"
      • Description:

        With a touch of celestial power, a hint of clunky charm, and the totally cool -o ending, Cosmo may well be finally shaking itself free of both the Seinfeld association (which made it a punchline of a joke) and the cartoon fairy association from The Fairly OddParents. In fact, it is in the Top 1000 in the UK and a favorite on Nameberry.
    • Dexter
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "dyer, right-handed"
      • Description:

        The jazzy, ultra-cool Dexter, like most names with an "x," has a lot of energy and dynamism.
    • Emile
      • Everest
        • Origin:

          Place-name, world's tallest mountain
        • Meaning:

          "from Évreux"
        • Description:

          This twist on the popular Everett takes it to lofty heights and gives it a geographical and nature-inspired link. The snow-capped Everest could make a name that stands out without feeling too out there, and it may be seen more often in the classroom (that is, outside of the textbooks) in coming years.
      • Ferris
        • Origin:

          Irish, English
        • Meaning:

          "strong man or ironworker"
        • Description:

          It’s been more than three decades since Ferris Bueller took his famous day off in the cult classic 1986 teen comedy movie, but we think the time for this name could and should be now! Especially with the recent rise of the hero's girlfriend, Sloane, up the baby name rankings. Half preppy, half rugged, it boasts that stylish S ending and has a cozy, retro feel.
      • Forrest
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "dweller near the woods"
        • Description:

          Forrest is one of the earliest appealingly sylvan, outdoorsy choices, borne by newsman Sawyer, actor Whitaker, and football Hall of Famer Gregg. Forrest Gates was a character on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
      • Gage
        • Origin:

          French
        • Meaning:

          "oath, pledge"
        • Description:

          Gage was part of the craze for one-syllable surnames, with associations to tasty green gage plums and the mathematical gauge.
      • Harvey
        • Origin:

          French
        • Meaning:

          "battle worthy"
        • Description:

          Harvey, which was brought to England by the Normans, is a genial, old-timey name that has been much more popular across the pond in the UK. It was a Top 100 choice in England & Wales from 1997 until 2021, though 2022 saw it fall just slightly.
      • Kennedy
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "misshapen head"
        • Description:

          This attractive surname name still projects that Kennedy family charisma. While it didn't come into widespread use until long after the deaths of martyred heroes President John F. or Senator Robert Kennedy, Kennedy is now one of the most popular unisex names, particularly for girls. This is one name that manages to sound trendy and traditional at the same time.
      • Kingston
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "king's town"
        • Description:

          Chosen for their first son by musical couple Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, this Jamaican place and elegant British surname also boasts the more regal yet user-friendly short form, King.
      • Knox
        • Origin:

          Scottish
        • Meaning:

          "round hill"
        • Description:

          Knox is an old Scottish surname that Brad Pitt (whose great-great-grandfather was named Hal Knox Hillhouse) and Angelina Jolie took out of the back cupboard, dusted off, and elevated to coolness--to the point where it entered the popular baby names list in 2009. Knox now ranks among the most influential celebrity baby names.