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bookie231
By bookie231
Updated Sun Oct 23 2022
Names I adore but probably would never use
  1. Abalina

    • Origin:

      Variation of Abilene, place name

    • Description:

      An obscurity, though with the popularity of Abigail and the rise of all names that start with A, may make an attractive choice.
  2. Abiah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my father"

    • Description:

      Abiah is a Biblical name that appears for both female and male figures. It may be considered the same as the name Abijah in the Bible; one female Abijah was a queen and ancestor of Christ. Abiah may also be considered a relative of the Arabic name Abia. However you spell or pronounce it -- a - BY -a or a - BEE - a -- this name can be an original way to the nickname Abi.
  3. Adira

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "strong"

    • Description:

      Adira is one of those names that feels familiar without being overused. Simple but with subtle flair, Adira crosses different languages easily and could provide an alternative option tor the likes of Ava, Ariana, Adeline, and Anna.
  4. Aiyanna

    • Description:

      Aiyanna is a beautiful feminine name with multicultural roots. It's primarily of Native American origin, particularly from the Chippewa tribe, meaning 'eternal blossom' or 'forever flowering.' In Hindi, similar variations of the name can mean 'innocent' or 'pure.' The name gained moderate popularity in the United States during the early 2000s as parents sought unique names with meaningful origins. Aiyanna offers an elegant blend of melodic sounds with its flowing vowels and gentle consonants. While not among the most common names, it maintains a distinctive charm that appeals to parents looking for something both meaningful and uncommon. Variations include Aiyana, Ayanna, and Ayana.
  5. Albany

    • Origin:

      Scottish place name

    • Description:

      A capital place-name possibility.
  6. Amani

    • Origin:

      Variation of Imani, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "faith"

    • Description:

      Popular with Muslim and African-American parents, this virtue name also fits in with the trendy i ending names being seen at the moment. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1996.
  7. Amiyah

    • Origin:

      American variation of Amaya and Amaia, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "the end"

    • Description:

      While this name is a phonetic variant of Amaya and Amaia, its popularity could also stem from its similarity to names such as Aliyah, Amelia, and Amara too. It entered the US Top 1000 back in 2003, peaked in 2017 at #257, but has been on decline in recent years. Nevertheless, it is one of four variations of Amaia in the Top 1000 and when you combine these names together, they were collectively given to 3256 babies in a recent year, making the name *feel* or at least *sound* like a Top 100 choice, similarly popular to Ruby, Claire, Audrey, or Alice.
  8. Aniyah

    • Origin:

      Arabic, English modern invention

    • Meaning:

      "helper, caring; grace"

    • Description:

      Aniyah is a cross-cultural choice with a modern sound and classic roots. Currently in the Top 1000 in both the US and the UK, it has two different origins.
  9. Anneka

    • Description:

      Anneka is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Dutch origins, primarily functioning as a variant of Anna or Annika. In Dutch, it's a diminutive form of Anna, while in Swedish and Finnish contexts, it's closely related to Annika. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace.' Anneka gained international recognition in the UK and beyond through Swedish television presenter Anneka Rice, who hosted popular challenge programs in the 1980s and 1990s. The name combines traditional roots with a fresh, slightly exotic sound, making it appealing to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive. While never extremely common, Anneka has maintained steady usage, particularly in Northern European countries and among English speakers looking for alternatives to more common Ann-derived names.

  10. Anniston

    • Origin:

      English surname and American place name

    • Meaning:

      "Anis' town; Annie's town"

    • Description:

      A name with plenty of celebrity glamor and contemporary flair, Anniston has a variety of origins. On one hand, it's a place name, deriving from a city in Alabama of the same name. Founded in the late 19th century by Samuel Noble and Daniel Tyler, it was named in honor of the latter's daughter-in-law, Annie Tyler.
  11. Annistyn

    • Description:

      Modern variant spelling of Anniston
  12. Atlanta

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Meaning:

      "Atlantic Ocean"

    • Description:

      The capital of Georgia is far from the ocean, but got its name from the Western and Atlantic Railroad which ran through the city. Best known as a hub of industry and transport, and for its roles in the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement, it has never been popular as a baby name despite sounding like one. Its peak popularity was in 1995, the year before Atlanta hosted the Olympic Games.

  13. Auden

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "old friend"

    • Description:

      The poetic, soft-spoken Auden has recently started to be considered as a first name option, used for both sexes, appreciated for its pleasing sound as well as its link to the distinguished modern Anglo-American poet W.H. Auden.
  14. Azalea

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "azalea, a flower"

    • Description:

      Azalea is one of the fresher flower names, along with Zinnia and Lilac, that are new to the name bouquet — in fact, it entered the Social Security list for the first time in 2012. So if Lily and Rose are too tame for you, consider this brilliant pink springtime blossom with a touch of the unusual that has been growing in popularity.
  15. Abriella
    • Baize

      • Origin:

        French

      • Meaning:

        "dark brown"

      • Description:

        This fabric word name would be a one-of-a-kind.
    • Bastian

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Sebastian, Latin from Greek

      • Meaning:

        "man of Sebastia"

      • Description:

        In Spanish cultures, and spelled either Bastian or Bastien, this is a fairly common nickname name. The German fantasy children's book The Neverending Story features a young boy character called Bastian Balthlazar Bux, and it has also been seen in several screen versions.
    • Blakely

      • Origin:

        English surname

      • Meaning:

        "dark wood or clearing"

      • Description:

        Blakely, along with Blakeley, Blakelee and Blakeleigh, is one of the post-Ashley surname names that end with the lee sound so stylish today. Reality stars Trista and Ryan Sutter named their daughter Blakesley. These surname-names are among the most stylish English names for girls.
    • Blakesley

      • Origin:

        English place-name and surname

      • Meaning:

        "dark wolf's wood or clearing"

      • Description:

        Blakesley is the name of a village in England, also sometimes found as a surname along with Blakely and Blakeley, turned into a first name for their daughter by reality stars Trista and Ryan Sutter. Blakesley joins other -ley ending names -- Hadley, Finley -- as one of the most popular forms of unisex names with a girlish spin.
    • Blythe

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "happy, carefree"

      • Description:

        Blythe is Nameberry gem — one of those names that visitors to the site are often searching for, despite the fact it's never ranked in the US charts as a given name.