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AerieEerie
By AerieEerie
Updated Thu May 25 2023
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    • Ambrose

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "immortal"

      • Description:

        Gentle but grandiose and beloved by British novelists including Evelyn Waugh and P. G. Wodehouse, Ambrose was a fast rising name in 2022. Entering the UK Top 1000 for the first time and proving popular among Nameberry users, its elegance, softness, and vintage style means it fits in with popular Theodore, Sebastian, and Jeremiah.
    • Amias

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "loved"

      • Description:

        Amias or Amyas is a unique name with an attractive sound and feel and a lovely meaning. Though it might sound like a Biblical name, it is not, but is a surname that may be related to Amadeus or even be a male version of Amy--which would make it one of the few boys' names to be derived from a girls'.
    • Amity

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "friendship"

      • Description:

        Amity--what nicer gift to give your little girl than a name that signifies friendship and harmony? This virtue name is also more rhythmic and feminine than the single-syllable Hope, Faith, and Grace.
    • 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.
    • Araminta

      • Origin:

        Literature, compound of Arabella and Aminta, Greek

      • Meaning:

        "loveable; unyielding + defender; unfading"

      • Description:

        Araminta is a poetic and enchanting eighteenth-century invention with plenty of elegance and a touch of old-fashioned clunkiness. It first appeared in William Congreve's 17th century comedy The Old Bachelor and then again in 1705 when it was used by architect and playwright Sir John Vanbrugh in his play The Confederacy.
    • Argus

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "watchful guardian"

      • Description:

        In mythology, a creature with a hundred eyes, making it a better name for a camera than a baby.
    • Ash

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Asher, English

      • Meaning:

        "ash tree"

      • Description:

        Ash has Southern charm plus the arboreal-nature appeal. Plus your little boy will prize Ash as the name of the hero of the Pokemon cartoons. Ash can also be a dashing short form of Asher, Ashton, or any other "Ash" name.
    • Aurora

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "dawn"

      • Description:

        The goddess name Aurora has consistently been on the US popularity list since the nineteenth century, but has really taken off in the past 30 years. Aurora also enjoys remarkable international popularity, ranking in the Top 100 throughout the English-speaking world as well as in Italy, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, and several other European and Latin American countries.
    • Azalea

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "azalea, a flower"

      • Description:

        Azalea is one of the fresher flower names, along with Zinnia and Lilac, that are new to the name bouquet — in fact, it entered the Social Security list for the first time in 2012. So if Lily and Rose are too tame for you, consider this brilliant pink springtime blossom with a touch of the unusual that has been growing in popularity.
    • Birch

      • Origin:

        Tree name

      • Description:

        Birch is a rarely used nature name that calls to mind the lovely image of the tall, strong but graceful white-barked tree.
    • Calliope

      • Origin:

        Greek mythology

      • Meaning:

        "beautiful voice"

      • Description:

        Melodic and beautiful but with a touch of sass, Calliope is the name of the muse of epic poetry — and perhaps less glamorously, the musical instrument on the merry-go-round. Bold and creative, it debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016, and in more recent year, IT appeared in the Top 500.

        Also spelled as Kalliope — the more traditional Greek transliteration — Calliope means "beautiful voice", making this a musical and poetic choice. It was rarely heard in the US until the 2000s when Calliope "Callie" Torres from the show Grey's Anatomy helped introduce it to a wider audience.
    • Camellia

      • Origin:

        Flower name, from Czech surname

      • Meaning:

        "Kamel's flower"

      • Description:

        Camellia is a rare flower name with distinct roots related to the Camille/Camila group and has varied associations to the moon, water, wealth, and perfection. It could be thought of as a floral replacement for Amelia.
    • Cedar

      • Origin:

        English and French from Latin tree name

      • Meaning:

        "cedar tree"

      • Description:

        Cedar is, like Ash, Oak, Pine and Ebony, one of the new tree/wood names that parents are starting to consider; this one is particularly aromatic.
    • Cerelia

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "relating to springtime"

      • Description:

        Cerelia is a melodic and unusual choice, perfect for a child born in April or May. Another version is Cerella.
    • Clementine

      • Origin:

        French feminine version of Clement, Latin

      • Meaning:

        "mild, merciful"

      • Description:

        Clementine is a Nameberry favorite that broke back into the US Top 1000 in 2014 after more than half a century off the list.
    • Coriander

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "bed bug"

      • Description:

        This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.
    • Delilah

      • Origin:

        Hebrew or Arabic

      • Meaning:

        "delicate"

      • Description:

        Melodic and lively, Delilah has cut itself (mostly) free from its treacherous past to become a contemporary favorite.
    • Elvin

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "noble friend"

      • Description:

        Elvin had his peak in the 1920s — which was when jazz musician Elvin Jones was born — but parents are still using it for over 100 boys a year. That's less than Kelvin, but more than Delvin.
    • Elvinia

      • Description:

        Elvinia is a feminine name with Latin and Germanic influences, likely derived as an elaborate form of Elvina or as a feminine version of Elvin. The name carries roots in Old English 'ælf' meaning 'elf' combined with Latin feminine endings, suggesting 'elf-friend' or 'magical being.' Elvinia projects an ethereal, fairy-tale quality with its flowing syllables and delicate sound. It reached modest popularity in the Victorian era when elaborate, romantic names were favored. The name has connections to folklore and fantasy, evoking images of enchanted forests and mystical beings. While uncommon in contemporary usage, Elvinia offers a distinctive option for parents drawn to vintage names with magical associations and a melodic quality that combines antique charm with fantasy elements.