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Spelling variation of Jasmine
Leave the Z behind, please. You're better off with the classic Jasmine spelling -- though all of this name's variations have been falling in popularity in recent years.
French
"to lisp, stammer"
As modern as it sounds, Blaise is an ancient Christian martyr name. In Arthurian legend, Blaise is the name of Merlin the Magician's secretary. Its relation to the word and name Blaze gives it a…
Variation of Paisley, Scottish
"church, cemetery"
An unnecessarily complex retooling of Paisley, one of the most popular girl names that start with P .
Spelling variation of Harley, English
"the long field"
This invented spelling is much less popular than its biker counterpart. Regardless, it entered the US Top 1000 since 2012 and hung on there for more than a decade.
Combination of Anna and Lee
"grace; pasture"
A compound name with an old-fashioned ring. It only first appeared on the US Top 1000 in 2012. Annalie is a somewhat different name that is nevertheless pronounced the same.
English
"son of the raven"
Branson is a fairly recent addition to the Top 1000, first breaking in at Number 988 in 1995. While it may not be a common sighting yet, it fits the trend of more popular cousins Mason, Grayson,…
Gem and Color name
As flower names become more unique, so can gem names move beyond Ruby and Pearl to names like Topaz, Sapphire, and Peridot. Amethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the Top…
English surname and place name
"bent grass enclosure"
Benton is an old English surname of a type usually given to local landowners. It is also recorded in early records as Beneton and Bentune. Benton newly returned to the Social Security list in 2011…
Spelling variation of Isaiah
Attempts to modernize traditional Isaiah has led to this overly creative spelling.
Spelling variation of Austin
Nearly 350 babies were named Austyn last year, about a quarter of them boys.
Devyn is a masculine name that emerged as a modern variant of Devon or Devin, which originated as place names and surnames derived from the county of Devon in England. This contemporary spelling with…
Dontae appears to be a variant spelling of Dante or Donte. The name Dante has Italian origins, derived from the medieval shortened form of the name Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'lasting.' The…
English diminutive
Originally a unisex nickname for a redhead -- red hair is called "ginger" in Britain -- or for the name Virginia, Ginger perennially wears pink gingham and spike heels.
Sabastian is an alternative spelling of the more traditional Sebastian, a masculine name with Greek and Latin origins. The name derives from 'Sebastianos,' meaning 'from Sebastia,' an ancient city…
Adelynne is a feminine name with Germanic roots, constructed from the noble prefix 'adel' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility,' combined with a stylized suffix reminiscent of popular '-lynn' or '-linne'…
Chayse is a modern masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Chase. Derived from a Middle English surname that originally referred to someone who lived near or hunted in a forest, it…
English word name
"month name"
The menu of usable month names seems to expand every, well, month, with such choices as November, October, and January joining more established names like April, May, June and August. Logical…
Jaide is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern spelling variation of Jade. Derived from the precious green gemstone that has been valued across cultures for thousands of years,…
Spelling variation of Gavin
Forever to be known as "Gavin-with-a-Y."
Harmonee is a modern feminine name that is a variant spelling of 'Harmony.' Derived from the English word meaning 'agreement or accord,' it conveys a sense of balance, musical coordination, and…
