My Favorites for Each Letter

  1. Phillip
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"
    • Description:

      Spelling variation of Philip. Exactly as many baby boys were named with the single 'l' spelling in 2017.
  2. Leeland
    • Origin:

      English, spelling variation of Leland
    • Meaning:

      "meadow land"
    • Description:

      An alternate spelling of Leland, Leeland may appeal to sports-loving parents due to former NFL player Leeland McElroy.
  3. Obed
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "servant of God"
    • Description:

      This quirky Old Testament name has potential, as parents are digging deeper into the Bible to find names for their children. It has also been used as a nickname for Obediah.
  4. Dori
    • Description:

      Dori is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek, it's a diminutive of Dorothea or Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God.' In Hebrew, it relates to 'generation' or can be a nickname for Deborah. In Japanese culture, Dori can mean 'bird.' This multicultural versatility adds to its appeal. The name gained recognition through pop culture, including as a character in 'Finding Nemo.' With its short, sweet sound and easy pronunciation across languages, Dori offers a friendly, approachable quality. While never reaching top popularity charts, it maintains consistent usage as parents appreciate its simplicity and cheerful essence. The name balances being recognizable without being overly common.

  5. Zacharias
    • Origin:

      Greek form of Hebrew Zachariah
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord has remembered"
    • Description:

      One of several more venerable names that get to the nickname Zack if you're tired of Zachary. In the New Testament, Zacharias was the husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist.
  6. Urania
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly"
    • Description:

      The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.
  7. Aleila
    • Chaia
      • Irelyn
        • Xyla
          • Yager
            • Yakira