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Erika
English and Scandinavian variation of Erica, Norse feminization of Eric or Italian word name
"eternal ruler; heather"
This is a more spunky and Nordic looking variant of Erica, but the k also makes the connection to the beautiful flower less apparent.
Koga
Janine
French variation of Jane
Has lost all trace of its French accent.
Sabrina
Falkner
Occupational name
"falcon trainer"
Member of a newly chic name genre. Bonus: its relationship to author William Faulkner.
Bugsy
Whitney
English surname
"white island"
Yesterday's sensation that rose with the popularity of Whitney Houston. Whitney may have lost some of its style value, but it still sounds like one of the quintessential English names for girls .…
Morty
Morty is a masculine name primarily used as a familiar diminutive of Morton or Mortimer, both of which have Old English and French origins meaning 'dead water' or 'still water.' With its friendly,…
Chuck
Diminutive of Charles
So far out it's almost ready to be let back in.
Pryce
Pryce is a masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from the name Rhys or Rees, which means 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor.' Initially used primarily as a surname, it evolved into a given name that retains…
Clair
French and English from Latin
"bright, clear"
This simplified spelling of Claire does not improve on the more popular version.
Roxanne
Persian
"dawn"
Best known as the beautiful heroine to whom Cyrano de Bergerac says, "Your name is like a golden bell". After peaking in 1954, the name dipped out of the Top 1000 in 2012. It returned at Number 986…
Brawly
English word name
"aggressive"
With words like Rowdy and Breaker transforming into baby names, it's only a matter of time before Brawly makes the list as well.
Wattson
Wattson is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins. Historically a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Walter' or 'son of Watt' (a medieval diminutive of Walter), Wattson has…
Flannery
Irish
"descendant of Flannghal"
Long before the vogue of using Irish surnames for girls, writer Flannery O'Connor gave this one some visibility. It has a warm (flannelly) feel and the currently popular three-syllable ee-ending…
Norman
English
"northerner, Norseman"
Norman, perhaps because it sounds so much like the word 'normal', conjures up the image of a normal-looking guy with a normal kind of job-- not necessarily an image many modern parents seek for their…
Liza
Diminutive of Eliza and Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Liza's heyday was the mid-1970s, following on the heels of super-popular sister Lisa. But thanks to the fact that it never became superpopular, Liza remains a name not especially tied to one…
Roark
Irish
"illustrious and mighty"
This distinguished surname belonged to one of Ireland's great princely families. Its many variations include Rourke (as in actor Mickey), and O'Rourke. The family surname is thought to be one of the…
Gardenia
Flower name, from English surname
"Garden's flower"
More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.