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Army
Variation of Armie, English word name from French "military land force; soldier"
"military land force; soldier"
Whether you consider it a word name or a spelling variation of Armie, this name maintains its meaning. Jill Wagner used it for her daughter in 2020.
Austyn
Spelling variation of Austin or Austen
As with many other names, the y seems to make this name more girl-appropriate for some parents. About three-quarters of the babies named Austyn are female.
Banksy
Invented name
"by the bank"
Credit, of course, to the artist for inventing this secretive pseudonym, but we actually have Hilary Duff to thank for Banksy as a baby name. Banksy is Duff's nickname for her daughter Banks, born in…
Beanie
Invented nickname
Up-and-coming actress Beanie Feldstein is attracting attention toward her unusual — but rather cute — nickname. She was born Elizabeth Greer Feldstein but nicknamed "Elizabeanie" by her childhood…
Binx
American invented name
A playful and whimsical choice for a child that works as a given name or a nickname (perhaps for Beatrix). American model Binx Walton (born Leona) was nicknamed by her brothers after the Star Wars…
Blakeleigh
Variation of Blakely, English
"dark wood, dark clearing"
Less popular than the more succinct spelling Blakely, but used more often than Blakeley and Blakelee, this variation may appeal to those honoring a Leigh or like letter-heavy names. Given to 131…
Blakelyn
American invention
"dark and pretty; dark lake; delicate and dark"
A modern creation, blending unisex Blake with that popular suffix, -lynn, Blakelyn was given to more than 100 girls in a recent year. Sister spelling Blakelynn however, was slightly preferred, given…
Blessed
Word name and virtue name
Blessed and Blessing are two word and virtue names getting more attention, especially among religious parents.
Blessyn
English word name, variation of blessing
This variation of the English word "blessing" is on the rise, while the original Blessing actually fell in use in 2022. This may soon become a Journee/Journey type of situation, where the misspelled…
Bluesy
English word name
"related to blues music"
This soulful musical name was introduced to the lexicon by Glee actor Darren Criss, who named his daughter Bluesy Belle in 2022. It's a saucy choice that owes something to Beyoncé's Blue, and…
Boots
English word name
A common name for cats with boot-like markings on their feet, in the same vein as Mittens, Socks, and Beans, Boots is also the name of Dora The Explorer's monkey friend and the name of a UK drugstore…
Braelyn
Modern invented name
Braden (and Braeden) had his heyday in the early part of the 21st century, giving rise to many offshoots for both boys and girls. But Braelyn and siblings are now on a long downward slide.
Braylee
Modern invented name
Combines the prefix of Brayden and the trendy -lee suffix, and has the marks of the popular Bailey.
Brinlee
Spelling variation of Brinley, combination of Brynn and Lee
"burnt clearing; hill + meadow"
One of many variations of the name Brinley, with its on-trend -lee ending and inclusion of the "Brynn" sound. This form has never been in the US Top 1000, though Brynlee, Brinley, and Brynleigh are.
Britton
English
"from Britain"
Britton, technically a spelling variation of Britain, is much more popular that the original place name for both boys and girls. There are about three baby girls named Britton for every four boys,…
Caylee
Modern invented name
Caylee was the third fastest-rising name in 2009 and peaked then at Number 263, but has since dropped in the charts, perhaps due to the Caylee Anthony association.
Chapel
English word name
"small Christian church"
Spiritual word names are a hot trend and ever-expanding category of baby names. Chapel was notably used in 2020 by Josh Brolin for his daughter. He said of her name, "Chapel Grace is, to us, a…
Christmas
English word name
Christmas is a day name long and quietly used as a name for babies born at Christmas . Prettier and more modern than Noel or Noelle.
Countess
English
"noblewoman"
Yes, there are lots of kids out there named Princess, Duke, Earl, and King – but you don't necessarily want yours to be one of them.
Cyder
Invented name
Somehow a "y" got stuck in a glass of apple juice.