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Updated Mon May 22 2023
  1. Elliott

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Elias, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God"

    • Description:

      One of the four perfectly proper spellings of this name ranging from the spare (but poetic) Eliot to the full-blown Elliott. Elliott and Elliot are the two most popular, and they have given to almost the same number of baby boys in recent years.
  2. Olivia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "olive tree"

    • Description:

      Olivia, a lovely Shakespearean name with an admirable balance of strength and femininity, is the Number 1 name for baby girls in the US and one of the top girls' names around the world.
  3. John

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      John reigned as the most popular of all boys' Christian names for 400 years, from the time the first Crusaders carried it back to Britain until the 1950s. Then American baby namers finally seemed to tire of this straight-arrow, almost anonymous John Doe of names, replacing it with fancier forms like Jonathan and the imported Sean and Ian.
  4. Daniel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"

    • Description:

      Daniel is one of only a handful of male names that sounds both classic and modern, strong yet approachable, and popular but not cliched. It also has a solid Old Testament pedigree. The only real downside: There are about 10,000 Daniels named each year, making it a less than distinctive choice.
  5. Rafael

    • Origin:

      Spanish; German; Croatian; Portuguese, variation of Raphael, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God has healed"

    • Description:

      Energetic, sunny, and slightly romantic, Rafael is a popular choice in Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Croatia. Used internationally, Rafael is a Spanish variation of Raphael, that lends itself easily to the nicknames Rafi, Rafa and Rafe.
  6. Christopher

    • Origin:

      Greek and Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bearer of Christ"

    • Description:

      Christopher derived from the Greek Christophoros, which is composed of the elements Christos, referring to Christ, and phero, meaning "to bear."
  7. Richard

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "dominant ruler"

    • Description:

      A classic old Norman name popular for a thousand years and favored for kings (Richard Nixon was named for Richard the Lionhearted), as well as the hoi polloi (as in every Tom, Dick and Harry), Richard was the sixth most popular US boys’ name in 1925, and was still Number 8 in 1950, but is now much less popular.
  8. Donald

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "proud chief"

    • Description:

      Donald has been used for centuries in Scotland, where the Macdonald clan is one of the most ancient and where there have been six early Scottish kings by that name. Donald was a Top 20 name throughout most of the early twentieth century.
  9. Melinda

    • Origin:

      English combination name

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful honey"

    • Description:

      In the eighteenth century there was a poetic fad for names with the 'inda' sound, and, along with Belinda, Clarinda, Dorinda and Florinda, Melinda was one of those created at that time. It came into non-literary use in the 1840's, peaking in the U.S. in the late 1960s and 1970s: Melinda was a Top 100 name from 1967 to 1980. It began to fade as nickname Mindy ascended. Nowadays, however, Melinda feels more contemporary than cousins Melissa, Mindy, Belinda and Linda.
  10. Amanda

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "she must be loved"

    • Description:

      Amanda may no longer be the most popular girls' name in her class, but it still holds appeal with its pleasing meaning and solid yet romantic sound. Its heyday however was back in the eighties when it skyrocketed alongside Samantha, Vanessa, Melissa, and co.
  11. Tamara

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "date palm tree"

    • Description:

      Adding a final a to Tamar lends it a more sensual Slavic tone, making it a more popular choice than the original.
  12. Nick

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Nicholas and Dominick

    • Description:

      The classic strong-yet-friendly nickname name, much used for charming movie characters.
  13. Benson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Ben"

    • Description:

      Benson has outgrown its long association with a wisecracking TV butler with a fresh new association: singer songwriter Benson Boone. Parents may see it as an alternate route to nickname Ben, very different in image than the biblical Benjamin or the Latin Benedict, and more in tune perhaps with stylish with Bennett.
  14. Mariska

    • Origin:

      Hungarian and Dutch diminutive of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Robust and energetic with an even blend of spikiness and elegance, Mariska is a diminutive of Maria, notably used in Hungary and The Netherlands. Internationally, it was brought into the spotlight by Law & Order actress, Mariska Hargitay.
  15. Raul

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Ralph

    • Meaning:

      "wolf counsel"

    • Description:

      Raul and French brother Raoul are much more appealing than flat-footed daddy Ralph. Puerto Rican actor Raul Julia, who starred in the Addams Family movies, brought fame to the name before his death in 1994.
  16. Dan

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"

    • Description:

      Often stands alone in Israel, but rarely here.
  17. Kelli

    • Description:

      Kelli is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Kelly. With Irish roots, it derives from the surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ceallach' (which means 'bright-headed' or 'troublesome'). This spelling variation gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in the early 1980s. Kelli offers a slightly more feminine and modernized spelling compared to Kelly. The name has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining a touch of spunk that reflects its Celtic heritage. Though its peak popularity has passed, Kelli remains recognizable and continues to be used, appreciated for its cheerful sound and straightforward spelling that distinguishes it slightly from the more traditional Kelly.

  18. Tracy

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "of Thracia"

    • Description:

      Almost always a girl's name now.
  19. Fin

    • Description:

      Fin is a concise, impactful masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish tradition, it's a shortened form of Fionn or Finn, meaning 'fair' or 'white,' connected to the legendary Irish hero Finn MacCool. In Scandinavian countries, Fin derives from Old Norse, possibly meaning 'wanderer' or relating to the Finnish people. The name's brevity makes it appealing to modern parents seeking minimalist names with historical depth. While traditionally a nickname, Fin has gained popularity as a standalone name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its cross-cultural appeal, straightforward pronunciation, and connection to folklore contribute to its growing usage as parents embrace shorter, distinctive names with strong sounds.
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