HS English Teacher's Eclectic List
- Henley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"high meadow"Description:
The name of a British town on the Thames that hosts a famous regatta. Henley is one of the English baby names soaring in popularity for both boys and girls in the US, but is now much more popular for girls. In the UK, however, it is almost unused for girls, with just 3 female babies named Henley as recently as 2014.
- Brogan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"small shoe"Description:
Brogan is a cheerful Irish surname that would fit right in with the Logans and Br-starting names now trendy for boys. It's been on the pop list for the past three years, though it's sliding again. Its history includes Saint Brogan (Broccan in Gaelic), who was Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe.
- Reece
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"ardor"Description:
Reece is a less popular respelling of Reese, made famous by actress Witherspoon. Reese is the most popular spelling for girls and Rhys for boys, with Reece given to about four times as many boys as girls.
- Jentry
Origin:
Spelling variation of Gentry, EnglishMeaning:
"aristocracy"Description:
Jentry is an upwardly-striving word name that's gaining ground for girls as a new spin on Jennifer or Jenna. If classy is what you're after, a name with a genuine pedigree would serve you better. Others spellings -- Jentri, Jentree, Jentreigh -- abound, presumably for parents who want to use the short form Jen or like Gentry but prefer girl names starting with J..
- Lacie
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"from Lassy"Description:
Sweet and frilly but with a surname-feel, Lacie is a spelling variation of Lacey. It rose up the charts in the US back in the 1980s and then in the UK in the 2000s and 2010s, following in the footsteps of its more popular form. Usually said to derive from the name of a town in Normandy, Lacie is occasionally considered a diminutive of Wallace or Larissa too.
- Jensen
Origin:
Spelling variation of Jenson and Danish surnameMeaning:
"son of Jens"Description:
The number one surname in Denmark could make a sophisticated and stylish girl's name. Jensen Huang is the (male) cofounder of AI giant Nvidia.
- Macyn
Description:
Macyn is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Mason, which traditionally was a masculine occupational surname referring to a stoneworker. This feminine adaptation with the "y" spelling has gained some popularity in the early 21st century as part of the trend of repurposing surnames and masculine names for girls. The name carries connotations of strength, craftsmanship, and solidity while the unique spelling adds a feminine touch. Macyn appeals to parents seeking a name that balances traditional strength with modern style. The name fits alongside other popular unisex names like Riley and Avery, offering familiarity in sound but distinctiveness in presentation.
- Maebry
- Foster
- Maezie
- Lynlee
- Weslie
- Baylen
- Baylor
- Matlyn
- Eli
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