2014

  1. Grier
    • Origin:

      Scottish, spelling variation of Greer
    • Meaning:

      "alert, watchful"
    • Description:

      The more popular Greer spelling might lean feminine, however, Grier sees more even distribution between the sexes. It is given to a small handful of babies each year, but for every one Grier, there are three Greers.
  2. Vadim
    • Origin:

      Russian
    • Meaning:

      "attractive"
    • Description:

      Shorter, more palatable form of Vladimir, best known as the surname of French director Roger.
  3. Fritha
    • Origin:

      Norse
    • Meaning:

      "fair, beautiful"
    • Description:

      Related to Frida but with a softer sound, this name is Old Norse for "fair, beautiful"
  4. Thijs
    • Origin:

      Dutch short form of Matthijs
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      Usually pronounced to rhyme with nice — though others may rhyme it with Jace — Thijs is a popular Dutch name short for that country's form of Matthew. Matt Lauer's half-Dutch son is called Thijs.
  5. Ché
    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of JosÉ
    • Description:

      Strongly associated with Cuban revolutionary Guevara.
  6. Graeme
    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Graham
    • Meaning:

      "gravelly homestead"
    • Description:

      An interesting vowel combination lightens up Graham.
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