MiaLen's list "Alternatives to Allison" of 2 great name ideas: Livingston - Franklin!

Alternatives to Allison

Allison, a surname-style diminutive of Alice, could be considered a modern classic: she's most likely the new mom, but just as easily could be Grandma or the new baby. Here are some alternatives!

A new crop of gender-neutral English place names have suddenly become trendy — those ending in -ton. Multi-syllabic but not dramatic, these names are rising quickly for girls and boys. Think Charleston, Lexington, and Kensington. Livingston isn't as hot as some of the others, but its time will soon come. For a girl, Livingston boasts the nickname Liv.

Livingston

When Frankie meets Brooklyn, what happens? You get Franklin, a Presidential name used almost exclusively for boys up until now. But parents who want an out-of-the-box long form for popular nickname Frankie might consider this.