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Abrienne
Abrienne is a feminine name with French influences, likely a variant of Adrienne (the feminine form of Adrian) or a creative blend of Abigail and Brienne. The name has a delicate, melodious quality…
Adrielle
Aidyn
Spelling variation of Aiden
The popularity of Aiden has sparked many creative spellings - this one is understandably towards the bottom of the Top 1000.
Aiyanna
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…
AJ
Alora
Ameera
Ameera is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'princess' or 'leader.' Derived from 'amir' meaning 'prince' or 'commander,' the feminine form carries connotations of nobility, leadership, and…
Ayley
Braelyn
Modern invented name
Braden (and Braeden) had his heyday in the early part of the 21st century, giving rise to many offshoots for both boys and girls. But Braelyn and siblings are now on a long downward slide.
Breonna
Breonna is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Breanne or Brianna, which ultimately derive from Celtic origins. The name gained particular recognition following the tragic death…
Bria
Diminutive of Briana or Gabriella
"hill, high; God is my strong man"
Sweet and sparky but maybe a little bit stuck in the 90s for some, Bria is a nickname-y style choice with various origins. Unheard of until the 1970s, Bria only started to see substantial use in the…
Briley
Modern invented name or surname, English
"briar meadow, briar clearing"
Similar to Brielle and Riley, this name lags quite far behind these more common variations. It peaked at Number 622 in 2009 in the US, but it is now descending the ranks. It coincides with the…
Bud
English nickname
"friend"
An upbeat and friendly nickname, Bud is more often reserved as a term of endearment, though it was once a Top 500 choice in the US and remained in the charts right up until the 60s. While long-form…
Cady
English, diminutive and surname
Cady is one of those names that sounds popular but is actually rare in this form, given to only a few dozen baby girls in the US last year. Its origins are unclear, and as many possible meanings and…
Cailyn
Cailyn is a feminine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, representing a modern anglicized spelling of the traditional Irish name Caoilfhionn, which means 'slender' or 'fair.' It can also be seen as a…
Carolann
Combination of Carol + Ann, English
"free man of grace; song of grace"
A compound name that mirrors the cadence of Caroline but with a twist at the end. The name was briefly popular during the 30s and 40s.
Casey
Irish
"brave in battle"
One of the original unisex Irish surname names, energetic Casey bounced onto the scene in the 1960s, then peaked in the 1980s for both boys and girls. Today Casey is having a resurgence for both…
Cozette
Cozette is a delicate feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form of the French name Cosette, famously featured in Victor Hugo's novel 'Les Misérables.' The original name may derive from…
Darien
Spelling variation of Darian
"rich, kingly"
The Darien spelling, which relates to the posh Connecticut town, peaked at Number 393 in 1994 but more recently has been just hanging on at the bottom of the Top 1000. Still, a name with an appealing…
Davion
Modern invented name
Davion has only ranked in the US Top 1000 since the early 1990s, and its alternate spelling Davian is a more recent entry, first entering the charts in 2004. Their apparent connection to more common…