Souvenir Baby Names

Diamond sparkled all through the nineties--reaching as high as Number 150 in 1999. Although its shine has diminished quite a bit, it remains in use.

See TERRY.

Variation of Kylie with the popular suffix -ee. Kylie was popular in Australia in the 1970s and 80s, said to come from a Noongar word for "boomerang". In the US, it has also been used as a feminization of the Scottish male name Kyle.

At this point, there are more newborn American baby Gilbertos than Gilberts.

Baily is a feminine name with Old English origins, traditionally a surname derived from 'bailiff,' describing someone who served as a court officer or land manager. As a first name, it gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside similar-sounding names like Bailey, Baylee, and Bailee. This spelling variation offers a softer, more feminine feel while maintaining the approachable, casual charm of the name. Baily conveys a sense of strength and reliability while remaining youthful and fresh. Though less common than the Bailey spelling, Baily appeals to parents seeking names that work well from childhood through adulthood and bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary. The name's ambiguous gender association has made it increasingly used for girls.

The inclusion of the trendy "z" doesn't do much for this variant of Jasmine. We recommend the original spelling.

Leave the Z behind, please. You're better off with the classic Jasmine spelling -- though all of this name's variations have been falling in popularity in recent years.

Darryl is a masculine name with ancient Celtic origins, derived from the Irish name 'Dáire' or 'Daire,' meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile.' It entered common usage in English-speaking countries as both a given name and surname. Darryl experienced significant popularity in the United States from the 1950s through the 1970s, reaching its peak in the mid-1960s. Sports figures like baseball stars Darryl Strawberry and cultural references in television and film helped maintain the name's visibility. While its usage has declined since its heyday, Darryl retains a friendly, approachable quality. The name is often associated with reliability and straightforwardness, carrying a classic yet not overly formal feel with its characteristic double-r spelling.

Go with the traditional Irish Brendan. Several professional hockey players use this spelling for their given name: Morrow, Dillon, and Kichton.

Brandan is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic roots, serving as a variant spelling of the more common Brandon or Brendan. It derives from the Gaelic name Breandán, which means 'prince' or 'brave'. The original name can be traced back to St. Brendan the Navigator, a 6th-century Irish monk famous for his legendary voyage across the Atlantic. Brandan offers a slightly distinctive spelling while maintaining the strong, reliable character of the traditional forms. The name gained moderate popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, though this specific spelling has always been less common than Brandon or Brendan, giving it a touch of uniqueness.

The most minimalist of names, Ed is decidedly out -- though that usually means it's due to swing back in. More stylish these days: Ned or even Ted.

Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.

While all spellings of these name are off their popularity peak, Brittney gained some recent notice as the name of the American basketball player arrested in Russian, Brittney Griner.

The en ending is so fashionable these days, a lot of people prefer it even when the alternative as with Brandon has more heft.

More and more variations of Mackenzie are joining the Top 1000.

Kiley is one of the more reasonable of the Kylie variations, which also include Kilea, Kilee, Kileigh, Kili, Kilie, Kylee, Kyley, Kyli, ad infinitum. Despite its similarity to the popular Riley, the high ranking Kylie will ensure that this choice comes with spelling confusion. For our part, we'd rather people stuck with the original Kylie, especially seeing as that is a Noongar Aboriginal word.

Christy was one of the coolest girls in the class of '73, still cute but not quite as youthful.