Country And Capital Names

Zealand is the English translation of the Dutch province name Zeeland (originally Seelant). It's more commonly associated with New Zealand, the Oceanic country named by the Dutch. As a baby name, Zealand entered the popularity charts for boys in 2000, but has never been given to more than 40 babies in a single year. It is used for girls as well, but with less frequency.

One of the coolest place names you haven't discovered yet. Familiar-but-new, ultra-rare, and that spunky Z initial — Zealand has a lot going for it. And hey, Zeal is a pretty rad nickname. Zealand first made an appearance on the girls' side of the charts in 2010, a decade after it first broke in for boys.