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Hebrew
"my reward is God"
A rare Biblical name, reminiscent of Gabriel, Aziel, and Malachi, Gamaliel appears in the Old Testament as a son of Pedahzur and in the New Testament as a Jewish priest and scholar who taught Saint…
Jaeden is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s. It represents a modern variant spelling of Jaden, which itself originated as a creative…
English animal name, Hebrew
"lion; my strength"
Lion is a masculine name taken straight from the name of the animal, associating it with strength, courage, and nobility across many cultures. With Germanic, French, and English language roots, Lion…
Feminine variation of Darrell, French
"dear one, beloved"
Dariela may have a not-quite-authentic provenance, but it's a pretty name and an unusual choice in the girly Isabella-Gabriella group.
Marciano is a masculine name with Latin and Italian origins, derived from Marcus or Mars, the Roman god of war. The name literally means 'belonging to Mars' or 'of Mars,' carrying connotations of…
German, diminutive of Liselotte; Hawaiian
"God is my oath + freeman; generous one"
Lilo is the name of the spunky little Hawaiian girl character in the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch -- and is also Lindsay Lohan's nickname. Multi-cultural, it can be found in Hawaiian, German and Hebrew…
Russian, Greek
"defending men"
Alexei could well join the legion of Alex names popular in the US. There are countless opportunities to liven up Alexander, and Alexei (or Alexey) is one of the most straightforward and appealing.
Blayze is a modern masculine name that represents a creative spelling variation of 'blaze.' Derived from the English word referring to a bright flame or fire, Blayze evokes imagery of intensity,…
French
"blue"
The Frenchified color name Bleu is notable in baby-naming history as the then-outrageous middle name of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's daughter Ella, born in 2000. Perhaps because blue is…
Eamonn is the Irish form of Edmund, derived from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning wealth or fortune and 'mund' meaning protection. Traditionally used in Ireland, Eamonn gained popularity…
Spelling variation of Jordan
Jordynn is one of the many spelling variations of Jordan—and it does not improve on the original. This iteration has appeared in the US Top 1000 since 2010, though it's currently at its lowest point…
Modern invented name
Pay-names are ultra-hot for girls these days, but they're also fairly popular for boys, in no small part thanks to Peyton Manning.
Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian version of Alexandra, Greek
Aleksandra is the preferred spelling in many Eastern European languages and cultures, but for English-speakers it's ironically more confusing if also perfectly phonetically clear.
Aubreigh is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Aubrey. While traditional Aubrey derives from Germanic elements meaning 'elf ruler' or 'magical being,' Aubreigh…
English variation of Emily or combination of Emma + Lee
"rival; universal + meadow"
Is it a smoosh of Emma and Lee or a spelling variation of Emily? With Em- names so popular, it's no surprise to see Emmalee in use, but there are other Em- and -lee names that might feel less…
Spelling variation of Esme
Esme and by extension Esmee have gotten more popular in the US in recent years, but that extra e can confuse an already-confusing pronunciation, especially if you start adding accents.
German
"grey battle"
Griselda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
Kenzi is a feminine name with multiple origin possibilities. It can function as a diminutive of Mackenzie or Kennedy, both Scottish surnames that became popular given names. Alternatively, it may…
"deer, gazelle"
Ayelet is an unusual -- and somewhat challenging -- Israeli name familiar thanks to sometimes controversial Jerusalem-born novelist-essayist Ayelet Waldman. Well used in Israel, the name was taken…
Kaydon is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a variation of names like Caden, Kayden, or Kaiden. It combines the popular 'Kay' sound with the trendy '-don'…
