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Feels akin to Brooks and Rivers, two other boys' names that double as plural nouns. It's been used as a first name for centuries, including by a two time governor of Virginia.
Surname name
A name that's long been popular for dogs on Chicago's North Side is now gaining traction among human babies. Wrigley Field is the Chicago Cubs' historic ballpark, originally named after the Wrigley…
Irish
"courageous"
Riley is the spelling of this lively Irish name most often picked for girls, but this version is occasionally used.
English
"blue"
Blu is a new (nu?) spelling of an increasingly popular color name, also spelled Blue and Bleu. Blu is the spelling used for one of the Waldrop sextuplets.
Jahlani is a feminine name with roots in several cultures. It likely derives from African or Hebrew origins, possibly a variant of 'Jahlan' meaning 'the shining one' or related to the Hebrew name…
English spelling variation of Lauren, Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
The spelling Loren turns Lauren or its male form Laurence into a gender-neutral name. Last year 75 baby girls were named Loren in the US vs. 60 baby boys, making this name a good nonbinary choice. On…
English color name, Persian
"sky blue; lapis lazuli"
Azure is a colorful choice and currently, a gender neutral option, given to around 30 girls and 30 boys each year. Chosen by Elon Musk for his daughter, it fits in with other blue-toned color names…
English occupational name
"coal miner"
This occupational surname could find new life with those wishing to honor someone in their heritage who was connected to the tough-as-nails breed that was the pre-modern coal miner. Coll and Collie…
Japanese or Choctaw
"carp; panther"
The Koi is a variety of carp especially popular in ornamental gardens in Japan, where they are a symbol of good fortune. In Buddhist culture, the koi is associated with courage. Being one letter away…
Variation of Amari, Hebrew, Yoruba, Thai
"eternal"
Names ending in I are peak cool. So cool, in fact, some parents are doubling up.
English or Scandinavian
"hero or from the hall"
Halen is a surname-name that will appeal to Van Halen fans, or simply those looking for an unusual yet simple surname name.
English word name, variation of Merritt, variation of Marit and Maret, Ancient Egyptian
"good and worthy; boundary, gate; pearl; the beloved one"
Short, concise, and cheerful, Merit is a name with several possible roots. From its English origins, it could be viewed as a virtue name, celebrating commendable good behaviour. Equally, it could be…
Joud is a masculine name of Arabic origin that carries beautiful meanings of generosity, magnificence, and abundance. In Arabic culture, the concept of 'joud' represents exceptional generosity and…
American place-name
"Charles' town"
Charleston is one of those baby names that may become more popular thanks to its nickname Charlie, now used about equally for boys and girls. If you want to call your daughter Charlie but believe she…
Mykah is a modern masculine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Micah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' This contemporary spelling adds a distinctive touch while…
American invented name
A modern invention that combines Taylor's ending with the kool initial K.
Latin
"traveler, pilgrim"
Peregrine is considered to be an elegantly aristocratic name in England, but has never made it to the U.S., where it has been seen as extravagantly eccentric. In the new naming climate, though, it's…
English word name
"small Christian church"
This rare spiritual word name could see a boost now that Josh Brolin used it for his daughter, born in December of 2020. Like many of the new additions to this category, Chapel is appropriate for a…
"red-haired warrior"
Clancy, one of the original crossover Irish surname names, is as energetic and appealing as ever — full of moxie, more distinctive than Casey, and also one of the less obvious of the red-headed…
Spelling variation of Coby or Kobe
Coby enjoyed a spike of popularity in the late 90s and early 2000s, along with similar names like Cody and Corey. The unrelated name Kobe, however, enjoyed a spike of its own in 2020, the year the…
