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  1. Vaughn

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "small"

    • Description:

      Vaughn, also commonly spelled Vaughan, has been used quietly over the years, reaching a peak of Number 349 in 1949. It is now in the process of rediscovery, being seen as a good Sean alternative or an updated way to honor an ancestral Paul (which also means small).
  2. Maura

    • Origin:

      Anglicized variation of Maire, Finnish, Irish variation of Mary"sweet; drop of the sea, bitter"

    • Meaning:

      "sweet; drop of the sea, bitter"

    • Description:

      Somber, almost mournful name that still has a lovely sound. Neither really in nor out, Maura has played around at the lower half of the Top 1000 since the late 1940s. It might make one of those golden choices that are familiar without being too popular or two rare, the perfect honor name for an ancestral Mary.
  3. Audra

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "noble strength"

    • Description:

      Used primarily in Scotland, and represented here by singer Audra McDonald, the girls' name Audra has been overshadowed by the return of the classic Audrey. Audra may be to Audrey what Jenna is to Jennifer and Jessa is to Jessica: A variation that will rise as the original falls from favor, which may take another decade.
  4. Aubriella

    • Origin:

      Combination of Aubrey and Ella, English

    • Meaning:

      "elf ruler + fairy maiden, other, or light"

    • Description:

      Aubriella is a hybrid name that marries two trendy favorites, Aubrey and Ella, into one. It ranked in the US Top 1000 between 2014 and 2022, and while it never rose above the Top 800, it likely feels more popular than it actually is, thanks to its well used components and similarities to the likes of Gabriella and Annabella.
  5. Isabeau

    • Origin:

      French variation of Isabel

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      With Isabel getting so popular, parents are searching for new varieties of the name, and Isabeau is one that makes a lovely French twist.
  6. Saul

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "prayed for"

    • Description:

      Jewish parents in particular may be drawn to this quiet, composed name of the first king of Israel and the name of Saint Paul before his conversion. In modern times, it has been associated with Nobel Prize-winning novelist Saul Bellow. Its meaning makes it appropriate for a long-awaited child.

      Saul is a character in a John Dryden poem, and heard in the Handel oratorio, "Saul."

  7. Auley

    • Origin:

      Scottish and Manx

    • Meaning:

      "ancestor's descendant"

    • Description:

      Also spelled Aulay in Scotland, this is an attractive form of the Scandinavian name Olaf that blends several currently fashionable sounds.
  8. Audrina

    • Origin:

      Variation of Audrey

    • Meaning:

      "noble strength"

    • Description:

      Audrina is a name that owes its fame to overnight reality TV sensation Audrina Partridge, one of the original cast of the MTV reality series The Hills.
  9. Shaun

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Sean

    • Description:

      Shaun is the least popular spelling of the once-wildly popular name, more usually spelled Sean or Shawn. Parents who have a reason to choose this name now would (and should) most likely go with the original Sean. Alternate spelling Shawn is four times more popular.
      Shaun (and Shawn) were considered the feminized spelling of the name back when it was becoming a unisex name in the early 1970s. In all spellings, Sean has become once again decidedly masculine.
  10. Maurice

    • Origin:

      English and French from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "dark-skinned"

    • Description:

      In the USA, Maurice was in the Top 200 for most of the 20th century; since 1990, however, it has been on a slow and steady decline. This name has the potential for some old-school cute nicknames such as Mo as well as the more trendy Reece.
  11. Esau

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "hairy"

    • Description:

      Esau is one of the neglected E-beginning boys' biblical choices--it's been off the popularity lists since 1902! The name of Jacob's twin brother, son of Isaac and Rebecca, Esau could make an ideal twin choice, if you don't mind its meaning and the difficult story in the Bible behind the name, as convoluted and full of drama, tragedy, and reconciliation as any soap opera
  12. Paulina

    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Paul

    • Meaning:

      "small"

    • Description:

      More stylish than either Paula or Pauline, it was given a glamour gloss by model Paulina Porizkova in the nineties.
  13. Juneau

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      Juneau could go either way as a name. The newfound fame of the movie heroine Juno knocks this unrelated though identical-sounding Alaskan name out of consideration for boys, for the moment. Though (male) writer Junot Diaz may put the sound-alike name back in the running for boys.
  14. Austen

    • Origin:

      Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      While Austin is a popular boys' name, this spelling, honoring novelist Jane, nudges the name toward gender-neutral, chosen last year for 67 baby boys and 57 girls.
  15. Devereaux

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Meaning:

      "from Evreux; riverbank"

    • Description:

      Devereaux is familiar to many English speakers as a surname but not as a first. It's a habitational name related to the town of Evreux in France, with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of that area.
  16. Shauna

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      More modern options: Shaw, Shay, or even Sean.
  17. Autry

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Meaning:

      "noble strength"

    • Description:

      Loose, lean, and lanky cowboy-sounding names have become a recent trend, but how about the name of a real one--the Singing Cowboy Gene. Autry might be thought of as a masculine spin on the fashionable Audrey or a fresher version of Austin or Auden.

      Some other cowboy surnames from the Golden Age of movie and TV westerns: Boone, Boyd, Cody, Corrigan, Gibson, Hart, Holt, Houston, McCoy and Renaldo.

  18. Isaura

    • Origin:

      Greek place-name

    • Description:

      The name of an ancient country located in South Asia Minor, perfect for someone looking for a rare and feminine name with history.
  19. Audley

    • Description:

      Audley is a masculine name of English origin, primarily derived from an Old English place name and surname meaning 'Ealdgyth's meadow' or 'old meadow.' With aristocratic connections in British history, including the noble Audley family who played significant roles during medieval times, the name carries a distinguished, refined quality. As a first name, Audley has remained relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive appeal. It shares sound elements with more popular names like Audrey while maintaining its unique character. Particularly appreciated in English-speaking countries with strong British cultural ties, Audley suggests heritage, stability, and a connection to the English countryside.

  20. Mauricio

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Maurice

    • Meaning:

      "dark-skinned"

    • Description:

      This Spanish version of Maurice has been on the US charts since the 60s. Mauricio peaked in the early 2000s, getting as high as #353 before falling again. With lively, "-o" ending names getting the attention they have got in recent years, Mauricio would be a great option. Mauricio Macri was a former president of Argentina.