Powerful and Unique Names

Sef is a rising short form of Jozef in the Netherlands, where it outranks its parent form.

Olympic athlete Usain Bolt introduced this unusual and electric nature name to the lexicon when he chose it for his daughter's middle name: Olympia Lightning Bolt. Now there's a name with layers of meaning!

Londyn is now a more popular name than the original London for girls. Some parents feel that varying the spelling nudges the name away from over-identification with the British capitol. Substituting a y for another vowel is also seen by some as more feminine. For boys, London is five times as popular as Londyn -- though both variations are far more popular for girls.

Natalynn is a feminine name that blends elements of the traditional name Natalie with the popular suffix 'lynn.' Natalie itself derives from the Latin 'natalis,' meaning 'birthday' or 'birth,' traditionally associated with Christmas. The addition of 'lynn,' a common name element derived from the Welsh word for 'lake' or 'waterfall,' creates a melodic, extended variant. Natalynn emerged as part of the trend toward combining traditional names with distinctive endings to create unique variations. While less common than Natalie, Natalynn appeals to parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet stands out. The name carries connotations of birth, renewal, and natural beauty, blending classical origins with a contemporary sound.

Finja Is a Josephine nickname that ranks among the Top 100 girl names in Germany.

Army plus meaner equals an unappealing name.

Actress Seychelle Gabriel is named after the Seychelles, an archipelagic island nation in the Indian Ocean. The islands were named after Jean Moreau de Séchelles, Louis XV's Minister of Finance.