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Toddlers and Tiaras Names

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By oboeplayer1
Updated Tue May 16 2023
  1. Aliana

    • Origin:

      Variation of Eliana

    • Description:

      The uber-popular nickname-name Ellie has led to the surge of all names that can be shortened as such. This includes Eliana, a current go-to for parents seeking a frilly name that shortens to a cuter option. Aliana is riding a similar wave, though this time the presumed nickname is Ali/Allie.
  2. Ariana

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Ariadne, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "most holy"

    • Description:

      The smooth, attractive Ariana is on the rise along with the fame of pop princess Ariana Grande. Also famous is twin spelling Arianna, which is associated with Greek-born online presence Arianna Huffington. Both Ariana and Arianna are widely used names and are equally acceptable spellings.
  3. Ashlynn

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dream"

    • Description:

      This Anglicized spelling of Irish Aislinn or Aisling has enjoyed some popularity in the US as an updated Ashley.
  4. Ava

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Latin or Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "life; bird; water, island"

    • Description:

      Ava is one of the prime examples of a modern classic name, rising thought the course of a generation into the Top 10, where it has lingered for nearly 20 years.
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      • Breanne

        • Description:

          Breanne is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Breanna, which itself is a feminine form of Brian, a name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning "high" or "noble." This contemporary spelling became popular in North America during the 1980s and 1990s, offering a slightly different take on the more common Breanna or Brianna. Breanne strikes a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness, with its recognizable roots but less common form. The name peaked in popularity during the late 1990s but has maintained steady usage since then. With its soft sounds and feminine ending, Breanne carries a gentle yet modern feel. The name's Irish heritage connects it to a rich cultural tradition while its contemporary spelling gives it a fresh, updated quality.

      • Brooke

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "small stream"

        • Description:

          Brooke has long projected an aura of sleek sophistication, and can also be seen as a stylish water name.
      • Brooklyn

        • Origin:

          Place-name from Dutch

        • Meaning:

          "marshland"

        • Description:

          Extreme makeover: Brooklyn has gone from jokey Borough Boy name in the 1990s to a leading girls' name starting with B. The status of New York's Brooklyn as hipster heaven is ironic as few bona fide Brooklyn hipsters would choose this name.
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          • Cadence

            • Origin:

              Latin

            • Meaning:

              "rhythm, beat"

            • Description:

              The musical word name Cadence, seemed to come out of nowhere to zoom up the charts; it rose over 700 spots between 2002 and 2004, and showed up in the Top 200 in 2007. It's gone down in the popular names list since then, though. Some might see it as a feminine relative of the popular Caden. Kadence and Kaydence are also rising.
          • Charli

            • Origin:

              Variation of Charlie, short form of Charlotte or Charlene, French

            • Meaning:

              "free man"

            • Description:

              Charli may be the new Charlie, which is the cooler Charlotte. British singer-songwriter Charli (born Charlotte) XCX, creator of the hit album Brat, and TikTok star Charli D'Amelio popularized the Charli spelling.
          • Chelsea

            • Origin:

              London and New York place-name

            • Description:

              Chelsea is still being used, with about 400 baby girls named Chelsea in the US last year. But it was much more popular a few decades ago, peaking at Number 15 in 1992.
          • Chloe

            • Origin:

              Greek

            • Meaning:

              "young green shoot"

            • Description:

              Chloe is a pretty springtime name symbolizing new growth. Though slightly off its peak in the Top 10 in 2010, Chloe still ranks in the Top 20 and is solidly a modern classic.
          • Daisy

            • Origin:

              Diminutive of Margaret or flower name, English

            • Meaning:

              "day's eye"

            • Description:

              Daisy, fresh, wholesome, and energetic, is one of the flower names that burst back into bloom after a century's hibernation. In 2024, it burst back into the Top 100 for the first time since 1908.
          • Danielle

            • Origin:

              French feminine variation of Daniel, Hebrew

            • Meaning:

              "God is my judge"

            • Description:

              Along with Daniela, Michelle, Nicole, and Denise, Danielle was a big hit from the 1960s to the nineties, sitting comfortably in the Top 20 for several years. Parents then responded to its chic, sophisticated Gallic image, and though it has lost some of its sheen, it's still a widely used choice.
          • Destiny

            • Origin:

              Word name

            • Description:

              If Destiny is your daughter's destiny, she probably won't be the only one in her school: until 2009, Destiny was in the Top 50, with three of its alternate spellings in hot pursuit. It has since dipped a bit in popularity but is still widely used. Destiny Hope was the birth name of Miley Cyrus and Destiny Jones is the daughter or rapper Nas.
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            • Eden

              • Origin:

                Hebrew

              • Meaning:

                "place of pleasure, delight"

              • Description:

                Eden is an attractive, serene name with obvious intimations of Paradise, one of several place names drawn from the Bible by the Puritans in the 17th century.