Name like a local - NYC

  1. 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.
  2. Analucia
    • Antonella
      • Origin:

        Spanish and Italian feminine variation of Anthony, Latin
      • Meaning:

        "from Antium"
      • Description:

        Antonella is a feminine form of Anthony growing in popularity throughout Latin America as well as in the US.
    • Attilio
      • Augustus
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "great, magnificent"
        • Description:

          Parents are beginning to look at imposing, somewhat fusty-sounding names like this one with fresh eyes: they definitely make a strong statement.
      • Calliope
        • Origin:

          Greek mythology name
        • Meaning:

          "beautiful voice"
        • Description:

          Calliope is the name of the muse of epic poetry -- and also the musical instrument on the merry-go-round. Bold and creative, it would not be the easiest name for a girl lacking such qualities. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016. While Americans usually pronounce this name with a long I sound and the emphasis on the second syllables, Greeks pronounce it with the emphasis on the third syllable -- ka-lee-OH-pee.
      • Carmella
        • Origin:

          Italian and Spanish variation of Carmel, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "garden"
        • Description:

          Most familiar as the name of Tony Soprano's wife, but she spelled it Carmela. In the contemporary US, both Carmella and Carmela are used in near-equal numbers, given to a total of about 300 baby girls last year.
      • Cassius
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "hollow"
        • Description:

          Cassius, a Shakespearean name rooted in antiquity, is trending in a major way. It's one of a raft of Cas-starting names for both boys and girls, including Caspian, Cassian, and Cassia, that are enjoying a new moiment in the sun.
      • Cedric
        • Origin:

          Celtic
        • Meaning:

          "bounty"
        • Description:

          Cedric was invented by Sir Walter Scott for the noble character of the hero's father in Ivanhoe, presumed to be an altered form of the Saxon name Cerdic. The name was later also given to Little Lord Fauntleroy, the long-haired, velvet-suited, and lace-collared boy hero of the Frances Hodgson Burnett book, who became an unwitting symbol of the pampered mama's boy.
      • Clement
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "mild, merciful"
        • Description:

          Clement, the name of fourteen popes and several saints, has a pleasantly, positive, slightly antiquated feel, like the phrase "clement weather."
      • Constantine
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "steadfast"
        • Description:

          This Roman Emperor's name has long been considered too grand for an American boy. But in this era of children named Augustine and Atticus, it just may be prime for an unlikely comeback.
      • Dimitri
        • Origin:

          Russian from Greek Demetrius
        • Meaning:

          "follower of Demeter"
        • Description:

          Dimitri is a Slavic variation of the Russian Dmitriy, a name that comes from the Greek Demetrius. Demetrius was derived from Demeter, the name of the Greek goddess of fertility and farming. Among the possible spelling variations are Dmitri, Dmitrii, Dmitriy, and Dmitry.
      • Florence
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "flourishing, prosperous"
        • Description:

          Florence is back, returning to the US Top 1000 girl names in 2017 after a nearly 40 year absence. Other English-speaking countries have been quicker to welcome Florence back into fashion.
      • Frederick
        • Origin:

          German
        • Meaning:

          "peaceful ruler"
        • Description:

          Frederick, and friendlier nickname Fred, seemed almost to have disappeared, leaving just the memory of Freds past such as Astaire, Mr. Rogers and Flintstone. But today's parents are beginning to recognize it as a strong classic and one of the top royal baby boy names.
      • Giuseppe
        • Origin:

          Italian variation of Joseph
        • Description:

          This form of Joseph is an enduring classic in Italy. In the States it's been hovering under the radar for decades, unlike popular boy Giovanni. It could honor a grandpa Joe, and we think the traditional diminutive Beppe is pretty cute.
      • Guinevere
        • Origin:

          Welsh
        • Meaning:

          "white shadow, white wave"
        • Description:

          Guinevere was the name of the beautiful but ill-fated queen of Camelot, for so many years eclipsed by its modern Cornish form Jennifer. Today, Guinevere could be a cool possibility for adventurous parents intrigued by this richly evocative and romantic choice.
      • Gregario
        • Henrik
          • Origin:

            Danish and Hungarian variation of Henry
          • Description:

            The long history and solid usage of Henry has infiltrated other cultures, where a number of variations experience the same degree of popularity. In the US, Henrik first entered the Top 1000 in 2014. In Norway, Henrik is a mega popular choice.
        • Igantius
          • Johanna
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "God is gracious"
            • Description:

              Johanna is the version of this name used in Holland, Germany, and Scandinavia. The extra h makes Johanna a slightly more dignified version of Joanna.