Ancient Numerology 13-4 Names

Simon is pure and simple (not in the nursery rhyme sense), and an appealingly genuine Old and New Testament name that's not overused. These factors make Simon a stylish yet classic choice.

Sophie is the French form of the Greek Sophia, for which it is also commonly used as a nickname. Given Sophia's long standing among the Top 10 girl names in the US, Sophie may feel more popular than it actually is.

Stephenie is a feminine variant spelling of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This particular spelling variation gained significant attention in the early 2000s due to author Stephenie Meyer, creator of the wildly popular Twilight series. Before Meyer's fame, this spelling was considerably less common than the standard Stephanie, which had been a top choice for girls particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. The name maintains the same melodic quality and meaning as its more traditional counterpart, but with a slightly distinctive appearance. Like other feminine forms of Stephen, the name carries connotations of honor and achievement, referencing the laurel wreaths that were bestowed upon victors in ancient Greece.

Taylor was much more popular throughout the 1990s for both genders than it is today. Close to the Top 50 boys' names in the mid-1990s, Taylor recently fell out of the Top 500 for boys and out of the Top 100 for girls, and is predicted to continue on a downward trajectory for both genders. Similar but more stylish baby names today include Sawyer, Sayer and Thayer.

A solid classic with plenty of history, Thomas strikes the balance between strength and gentleness. A favorite in the UK, a staple in France, and Australia, and never absent from the US Top 100, Thomas feels like a safe bet and a name that fits into any era.

For a girl, we'd say Val-en-teen, though many would insist on pronouncing it like the holiday.

Vladimir is a cultured and deep-rooted Slavic name associated in this country with cultural figures including piano virtuoso Vladimir Horowitz and the author of Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov.