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  1. Niall

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "cloud"

    • Description:

      Niall is pronounced nye-al--something like Neil, but this Irish spelling of the name makes it much more current and cool.
  2. Echo

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "echo or sound"

    • Description:

      Echo, the pretty, resonant name of a legendary nymph, was the heroine of Joss Whedon's sci-fi series Dollhouse. Nick Hexum, of the band 311, named his daughter Echo Love.
  3. Kaden

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kayden, modern invented name

    • Meaning:

      "round or barrel"

    • Description:

      A popular member of the -ayden family, Kaden ranks alongside Kaiden, Kayden, Kasen, Kade, Caiden, Cade, and Caden in the US Top 1000. A 90s invention that took off in the 2000s, Kaden is concise and modern, with its popular K initial.
  4. Rian

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little king"

    • Description:

      More authentic and original form of Ryan, but far less common of the two spellings in the US. There were about 170 baby boys named Rian in the US last year, versus over 4000 named Ryan.
  5. Anchor

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "heavy object used to moor a ship; provide with a solid foundation"

    • Description:

      Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability, currently given to a small handful of boys in the US each year.
  6. Gray

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Description:

      This color name, spelled either Gray or Grey is rapidly catching on. Actress Jenny von Oy recently called her daughter Gray Audrey.
  7. Ireland

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Description:

      Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin put Ireland on the map when they chose it as a first for their daughter, saying that geographic names were a family tradition. And it seems they were a bit ahead of the curve (or trendsetting)—Ireland has been among the fastest-rising names of recent years. Other Irish place names include Shannon, Kerry, Galway, and Dublin.
  8. Walker

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "cloth walker"

    • Description:

      Walker is an outdoorsy, Old Western-style name that leapt into the US Top 100 for boys back in 2022. Now, like a number of occupational names before it (think Sawyer, Palmer, and Parker), Walker is being used for an increasing number of girls.
  9. Zackariah

    • Description:

      Zackariah is a masculine name, an alternative spelling of Zechariah or Zachariah, with Hebrew origins meaning 'God has remembered.' This biblical name appears in both the Old and New Testaments, most notably as a prophet and as the father of John the Baptist. The 'Zack' spelling at the beginning gives this variant a more contemporary feel than traditional spellings, while still honoring its ancient roots. While less common than Zachary, this longer form has appealed to parents seeking a name with religious significance and a distinctive quality. The name combines strength and historical depth with an accessible nickname option in 'Zack.'
  10. Cassidee

    • Description:

      Cassidee is a feminine name that represents a modern, creative spelling variation of Cassidy. Cassidy originated as an Irish surname derived from 'Ó Caiside,' meaning 'descendant of Caiside' (a personal name related to 'curly-haired'). This particular spelling with the 'ee' ending emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive variations of popular names. Cassidee offers the same friendly, spirited sound as Cassidy but with a more overtly feminine spelling. The name gained modest recognition in the United States during the early 2000s when Irish-inspired names were trending. While less common than the traditional spelling, Cassidee appeals to parents wanting a name that's recognizable yet unique. It carries associations with Irish heritage and projects a playful, contemporary image.

  11. Chord
    • Jasey