Baby #2

Hudson has risen quickly up the charts over the past 30 years, getting a lot of its style value from New York's Hudson River. That makes it a nature name and a place name that's also got the fashion gloss of New York City.

Madden is an Irish surname relative of Madigan rising through the charts thanks to its trendy two-syllable, -en ending sound along with its appeal to Madden Football video game-playing dads. John Madden is a former pro football player who went on to coach the Oakland Raiders and become a popular NFL commentator. Madden is also the surname of groovy Nicole Richie baby daddy Joel Madden.

A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong sounding Cornelia, as a playful alternative to Nelly from Eleanor and Helena, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the cool meaning "son of the poet".

This steely surname has a macho image that might feel more appropriate for a romance novel than a baby. But on the upside, it's also sleek and modern, familiar yet unusual, given to only around 100 boys per year in the US.

Sullivan is a jaunty Celtic three-syllable name, with a real twinkle in its eye. It was immortalized in the 1930s classic film Sullivan's Travels and was chosen for one of Patrick Dempsey's twin boys. Nickname Sully is equally jaunty.

Teven is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Steven/Stephen, names derived from the Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' Alternatively, it could be an innovative modern creation or a shortened form of names like Tevenson. The spelling with 'T' gives this name a distinctive quality while maintaining familiar pronunciation similar to Steven. Teven remains uncommon in mainstream usage, appealing to parents seeking recognizable sounds with unique presentation. The name first appeared in American naming records in the late 20th century, reflecting the trend toward creative spellings and variations of traditional names. Teven balances uniqueness with accessibility, as its pronunciation feels familiar despite its relative rarity. The name carries a contemporary feel while maintaining connections to the well-established heritage of its potential root name.

Winslet is one of a legion of surnames newly considered fair game as first names. The inspiration may be British star Kate, but she's not the only reason parents are attracted to Winslet, one of those British girl names that sounds at once classy and winning. Yet be warned that if you choose this, people will forever assume you are major fans of the actress. Other Win- beginning names up for new consideration: Winslow, Winston, Wynton, Winifred and Winnie, along with just plain Win or Wyn or Wynn.