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  1. Anneke

    • Origin:

      Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Dutch, Limburgish and Afrikaans diminutive of Anne.
  2. Brooks

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "of the brook"

    • Description:

      A nature name, a word name, and a surname name, Brooks has plenty of cool factor. It gives off cowboy vibes and a sporty feel, while also maintaining a smart, collected image.
  3. Clyde

    • Origin:

      Scottish river name

    • Description:

      Even though in the past Clyde may have been identified as half of the infamous outlaw duo with partner Bonnie Parker—especially after the 1967 movie in which he was played by Warren Beatty—Clyde has always had an element of jazzy cool that could overcome all the rest.
  4. Dahlia

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Swedish surname

    • Meaning:

      "Dahl's flower"

    • Description:

      One of the flower names, used occasionally in Britain (where it's pronounced DAY-lee-a). It seems to have recovered from what was perceived as a slightly affected la-di-dah air. The flower was named in honor of the pioneering Swedish botanist Andreas Dahl, which means dale.
  5. Dashiell

    • Origin:

      Anglicization of French surname de Chiel, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      Dashiell, though missing from many other name sources, is among the hottest new names, chosen by such celebs as Cate Blanchett and author Helen (Bridget Jones) Fielding. With its great dash and panache, Dashiell is associated with detective writer Dashiell Hammett (born Samuel, as in Sam Spade, Dashiell being his mother's maiden name). Alice Cooper was ahead of the game: He named his son Dashiell in 1985.
  6. Desmond

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "one from south Munster"

    • Description:

      Desmond is a sophisticated and debonair name, with noble ties to 1984 Nobel Peace Prize-winning Bishop Desmond Tutu, and with some great nicknames: Des/Dez, Desi/Dezi.
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    • Eleanor

      • Origin:

        English variation of French Provencal Alienor, meaning unknown

      • Description:

        Eleanor's straightforward feminine image combined with its royal medieval history is striking just the right note for parents in search of a girls' name that combines substance and style.
    • Elodie

      • Origin:

        French, variation of Alodia, German

      • Meaning:

        "foreign riches"

      • Description:

        The lyrical and melodious Elodie, a Nameberry favorite, is starting to rise through the US popularity charts for the first time since the 1880s. It's a uncommon member of the trending El- family of names, which includes Ella, Eloise, and Eleanor.
    • Emeline

      • Origin:

        French form of German Amelina

      • Meaning:

        "work"

      • Description:

        An old name, with a history separate from Emily and Emma and a different kind of vintage feel, that's a possible alternative to top-of-the-pops names. More common spelling is Emmeline.
    • Errol

      • Origin:

        Scottish, spelling variation of Earl

      • Description:

        Errol was a swashbuckling name in the Errol Flynn era, which still has a trace of jazz cool.m thanks to jazz pianist Erroll Garner.
    • Evander

      • Origin:

        Scottish; Greek

      • Meaning:

        "bow warrior; strong man"

      • Description:

        Evander is a name that could build on the popularity of shorter form Evan, and could work and play well with schoolmates like Zander and Xander.
    • Ezra

      • Origin:

        Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "help"

      • Description:

        Ezra has a lot going for it: the strength of its heroic Biblical legacy, its quirky sound, and its fresh but familiar feel. Ezra is now at its highest point ever, but its intuitive streamlined spelling and deep roots could make it a worth successor to Elijah in the Top 10 -- or even to Liam or Noah at Number 1.
    • Flora

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "flower"

      • Description:

        Flora, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, who enjoyed eternal youth, is one of the gently old-fashioned girls' flower names we think is due for a comeback— alongside cousins Cora and Dora. Florence, Fiorella, Fleur, and Flower are translations, but we like Flora best of all.
    • Flynn

      • Origin:

        Irish

      • Meaning:

        "descendant of the red-haired one"

      • Description:

        Flynn, a charming Irish surname, is still used only quietly, despite its easygoing, casual cowboy charm, unlike Finn which is a star of this genre. Flynn was the choice of Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr for their baby boy, and is also the middle name -- used as his first -- of a son of Miranda's fellow supermodel Elle Macpherson, of Gary Oldman's son Gulliver and Marley Shelton's daughter West.
    • Hazel

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "the hazelnut tree"

      • Description:

        Hazel has a pleasantly hazy, brownish-green-eyed, old-fashioned image that more and more parents are choosing to share. Former Old Lady name Hazel reentered the popularity lists in 1998 and now is near the top of the charts.
    • Herschel

      • Description:

        Herschel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, derived from 'Hirsch' meaning 'deer' or 'stag,' symbolizing gentleness and swiftness. It was traditionally used as a diminutive of the Hebrew name Tzvi, which carries the same meaning. The name gained recognition through notable bearers like astronomer Sir William Herschel, who discovered Uranus, and various Jewish scholars and rabbis throughout history. While popular among Jewish communities in the early 20th century, Herschel has become less common in recent decades. However, it retains a dignified, intellectual quality that appeals to those drawn to traditional or family-honoring names. Its distinctive sound and rich cultural heritage give it a unique character among contemporary name choices.

    • Joel

      • Origin:

        Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "Jehovah is his God"

      • Description:

        In the Old Testament, Joel was one of King David's 'mighty men' and the name was taken up by the Puritans of the sixteenth century. In the mid 1960s, Joel entered the Top 100, and stayed there for about twenty years, as parents tried to jazz up and formalize old standby Joe by reviving this biblical name.
    • Lincoln

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "town by the pool"

      • Description:

        Lincoln cracked the Top 50 for boys' names for the first time in 2016, more than 150 years after the death of its most famous bearer. This is especially remarkable because, as crazy as it seems now, Lincoln was deeply out of fashion as recently as the late 90s, consistently hovering near the bottom of the Top 1000.
    • Lucia

      • Origin:

        Italian, feminine variation of Lucius, Latin

      • Meaning:

        "light"

      • Description:

        Lucia is a lush, rich Latinate equivalent of Lucy, popular in Spain and throughout Latin America and also a cross-cultural favorite. You might be surprised to know that Lucia has ALWAYS ranked among the Top 1000 girl names in the US, though she's really taken off only since the turn of this century.
    • Lucien

      • Origin:

        French form of Lucian

      • Meaning:

        "light"

      • Description:

        Sophisticated Gallic version of Lucian, Lucien may appeal to parents attracted to this meaning over that of Lucas and Luke, which have a different root, and also looking for a more unusual choice.
    • Mattolina

      • Origin:

        Italian

      • Meaning:

        "woodlark"

      • Description:

        If you're looking for an international nature name in disguise, here's a distinctive avian opportunity.
    • Milena

      • Origin:

        Czech; Slovak; Serbian; Croatian; Polish; Italian

      • Meaning:

        "love, warmth, grace"

      • Description:

        This popular name in various Slavic countries and in Italy holds considerable continental appeal. It is the full name of Ukranian-born actress Mila Kunis, noted for her award-winning role in the film Black Swan. Another actress bearing the name is Milena Govitch, of Law & Order.
    • Nigella

      • Origin:

        Feminine variation of Nigel; botanical name from Latin

      • Meaning:

        "black"

      • Description:

        A name that sounded unthinkably priggish until it became attached to Domestic Goddess British TV chef Nigella Lawson (named for her father), who gave it a big dollop of glamour.
    • Oksana

      • Origin:

        Russian from Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "praise to God"

      • Description:

        Ukrainian figure-skating champion Oksana Baiul made it known here.
    • Opal

      • Origin:

        Sanskrit

      • Meaning:

        "gem"

      • Description:

        Opal is on the verge of a repolishing, following other jewel names like Ruby and Pearl. A Top 100 name during the first two decades of the twentieth century, the opalescent Opal has a good chance of coming back as another O-initial option.
    • Ottilie

      • Origin:

        German, French

      • Meaning:

        "prosperous in battle"

      • Description:

        Ottilie is trending in the UK, where the pronounced T helps the name sound pretty and delicate, rather like Amelie and Elodie. Ottilie is less popular in the US, where many Americans pronounce it as a near-homonym for "oddly".
    • Ramona

      • Origin:

        Spanish, feminine variation of Ramon

      • Meaning:

        "wise protector"

      • Description:

        Ramona is a sweet spot name – neither too trendy nor too eccentric. Kids will associate it with the clever Ramona Quimby character in the series of books by Beverly Cleary, also seen on TV. It was chosen by starcouple Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard for their little girl, who would be joined by sister Gloria.
    • Rosalie

      • Origin:

        French variation of Latin Rosalia

      • Meaning:

        "rose"

      • Description:

        Rosalie hit its apex in 1938 and then slid straight downhill until it fell off the U.S. Top 1000 completely in the 1980s, only to spring back to life in 2009 as the name of a character in the Twilight series. The beautiful vampire Rosalie Hale has breathed fresh life back into this mid-century name, and the fact that the character is both sympathetic and relatively minor means Rosalie has the chance to thrive again as a baby name without feeling unduly tied to Twilight.
    • Saskia

      • Origin:

        Dutch

      • Meaning:

        "Saxon"

      • Description:

        From the first time we saw the name Saskia attached to a portrait of Rembrandt's wife (her full name was Saakje van Uylenburgh, but she was always called Saskia), we have found it utterly charming and wondered why it hasn't attracted more fans In this country--she's appreciated by the Brits, who have moved her to Number 392. Saskia is one of those names that's been used in Europe since the Middle Ages, but has never crossed the ocean.
    • Sylvia

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "from the forest"

      • Description:

        The musical, sylvan Sylvia seems poised to join former friends Frances and Beatrice and Dorothy back in the nursery.
    • Valencia

      • Origin:

        Spanish

      • Meaning:

        "brave, strong"

      • Description:

        This lovely orange-scented Spanish place-name would make an inventive namesake for an Aunt Valerie.