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My favourite names

Hazel4eva
By Hazel4eva
Updated Mon May 08 2023
Just a few of my favourite names :)
  1. Alfie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alfred, English

    • Meaning:

      "wise counselor"

    • Description:

      Alfie is a Top 20 name throughout the British Isles, where retro nickname names are mega-popular, but it hasn't really been picked up in the US yet. Both Alfie and rising star Archie are spunky nickname possibilities with a bit of an English accent.
  2. Archie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic

    • Meaning:

      "truly brave"

    • Description:

      Archie made global news as the surprise first name of the newborn royal baby, son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex aka Harry and Meghan. Archie has now officially transcended Archie Bunker and Riverdale's Archie to take the, um, throne as the quintessential retro nickname name.
  3. Brett

    • Origin:

      Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "from Brittany"

    • Description:

      Football great Brett Favre single-handedly kept this name in the limelight, though it continues to sink in popularity.
  4. Carly

    • Origin:

      Feminine diminutive of Carl

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Though a couple of its more "creative" spellings—Carli and Karlee, for example—are still on the rise, this feminine form of Carl, popularized by singer Carly Simon in the 1970s, could by no stretch be considered fashionable. Despite its decline, the name has still seen some use in the entertainment industry, from Nickelodeon's iCarly to Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen.
  5. Cobey

    • Description:

      Cobey is a masculine name with several potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Coby, which itself can be a diminutive of Jacob (meaning "supplanter") or Jacoby. Alternatively, it could derive from an English surname meaning "son of Jacob." Some also connect it to the Old Norse name Kolbein, meaning "dark" or "coal" combined with "straight." Cobey has a contemporary, friendly sound while maintaining masculine qualities. It remains relatively uncommon, giving it distinctive character without being difficult to pronounce or spell. The name has gained modest usage in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, Australia, and Canada, appealing to parents seeking a modern name with traditional roots.

  6. 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.
  7. Demi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Demetria or Greek

    • Meaning:

      "half"

    • Description:

      Demi appeared in the US as a baby name thanks to a single celebrity, actress Demi Moore, who put it on the Top 1000 throughout the 1990s. As her star faded, so did the visibility of the name, though now it is rising again on its own steam. It's popular in Europe, too, especially in The Netherlands. Demi may be that unusual name that's launched by a celebrity and then maintains its visibility all by itself.
  8. Dexter

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "dyer, right-handed"

    • Description:

      The jazzy, ultra-cool Dexter, like most names with an "x," has a lot of energy and dynamism.
  9. Emilia

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Emil, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "rival"

    • Description:

      Emilia is the feminine form of the Roman clan name Aemilius, which derived from the Latin aemulus, meaning "rival." In Shakespeare’s Othello, Emilia is the wife of Iago and confidante of Desdemona. Amelia, although homonymous, has a different root and meaning.
  10. Everly

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "wild boar in woodland clearing"

    • Description:

      Sweet and stylish, with a sporty, energetic undertone, Everly is a name that ticks lots of boxes.
  11. Elaya
    • Grace

      • Origin:

        English, virtue name

      • Description:

        Grace, a simple and pure virtue name which originally referred to divine grace, is a fashionable classic. In the early 2000s, it seemed headed for the Top 10 but pulled back from the upward trajectory, which you may consider a very good thing.
    • Harry

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Henry

      • Meaning:

        "estate ruler"

      • Description:

        Harry is the medieval English form of Henry, which derived from the Germanic name Heimrich, meaning "estate ruler." Harry was the nickname of all eight King Henrys; it is also a diminutive of Harold and Harrison.
    • Indi

      • Origin:

        Variation of Indie, English

      • Meaning:

        "independent"

      • Description:

        A true maverick of a girls' name — even more so with this spelling, the least common between Indie, Indy, and Indi.
    • Isaac

      • Origin:

        Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "laughter"

      • Description:

        Isaac has shaved off his biblical beard and leaped into the upper echelon of popular boys' names, outrunning cousin Isaiah. A favorite of the Puritans, Isaac has never dipped below Number 400 on the US list of top boy names.
    • Isabella

      • Origin:

        Spanish and Italian variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "pledged to God"

      • Description:

        Isabella has been a Top 10 name for girls in the US for two decades now. The Latinate form of Isabel, a variation of Elizabeth which originally derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, Isabella reigned as Number 1 in 2009 and 2010.
    • Joseph

      • Origin:

        Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "Jehovah increases"

      • Description:

        Joseph is one of the most classic names in American nomenclature, popular with parents from many ethnic backgrounds and having dual-religious appeal.
    • Kaiden

      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Kaden, modern invented name

      • Description:

        This version of Kaden is also a popular choice and one of the many boys' names starting with k that can also start with a C, as in Caiden, Cayden et al.. Kaiden Alenko is a character in the video game Mass Effect.
    • Leah

      • Origin:

        Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "weary"

      • Description:

        Strong but sweet, Leah is a classic name that doesn't feel dull or dusty. It's got plenty of dignity, grace, and pluck, making it a solid choice in the 21st century.
    • Lila

      • Origin:

        Arabic, Sanskrit

      • Meaning:

        "night; play"

      • Description:

        Lila is one of the girl names with a double l sound — Lila, Lola, Layla, Leila, Lily et al — that have caught on in a major way., Delicate yet dynamic, Lila has a slightly international flair.