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caty_beth89
By caty_beth89
Updated Sat May 20 2023
  1. Aeron

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Description:

      Tolkien may have been inspired by this unisex name of a Celtic goddess of war. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas named his daughter the variation Aeronwy. With goddess names so hot for baby girls, this ethereal choice is one to consider.
  2. Afton

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      Name of a town in Scotland that has a feminine strength.
  3. Arwen

    • Origin:

      Literature, Sindarin, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "noble maiden; fair, blessed"

    • Description:

      Best known as the princess of the Elves in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Arwen is a fantasy-inspired choice that feels perfectly down to earth. In 2022, it entered the UK Top 400, making it one of the fastest rising names, more than doubling in use from the previous year.
  4. Augusten

    • Origin:

      German variation of Augustus, Augustine, Augustin

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      Confessional memoirist Augusten Burroughs is the first literary notable to bear one of this family of names since the confessional saint.
  5. Beacan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "tiny one"

    • Description:

      An attractive ancient Irish saint's name that conjures up a beacon of light, this Irish name for boys is well-used in Ireland but rarely heard in the US.
  6. Benton

    • Origin:

      English surname and place name

    • Meaning:

      "bent grass enclosure"

    • Description:

      Benton is an old English surname of a type usually given to local landowners. It is also recorded in early records as Beneton and Bentune. Benton newly returned to the Social Security list in 2011 after a forty-plus year absence, perhaps as a fresh route to Ben.
  7. Betsan

    • Origin:

      Welsh pet form of Elizabeth

    • Description:

      Betsan is little-known outside of the U.K. but it could provide an intriguing alternative to Liz, Beth, Betsy, Betty, and Libby.
  8. Bevin

    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "fair lady, white lady"

    • Description:

      The traditional Irish girl's name Bevin – an Anglicization of Bébhinn – is rarely heard outside the Emerald Isle, but could make an fresh and fashionable namesake for an Aunt Beverly.
  9. Breccan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "freckled, speckled"

    • Description:

      This Irish name of a saint from the Isle of Aran also appears in myth and fantasy fiction, giving it an intriguing, mystical air.
  10. Briallen

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "primrose"

    • Description:

      Unusual floral name which would be perfect for a spring baby girl, if you can pronounce the Welsh double L correctly. It's a tricky sound for non-native Welsh speakers, kind of halfway between an H and an L.
  11. Bronwen

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "white breast"

    • Description:

      Bronwen is widespread in Wales, but still rare enough here to sound somewhat international — we think Bronwen is a real winner. (Note: the Bronwyn spelling is an Anglicization, since the -wyn ending is masculine in Welsh).
  12. Canyon

    • Origin:

      Spanish word name

    • Description:

      Canyon is a unique baby name evocative of natural splendor and the old Steve Canyon comic-strip heroism, making it an intriguing new word-name possibility.
  13. Caspian

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Meaning:

      "white"

    • Description:

      One of the most romantic of appellations, Caspian is a geographical name referring to the large salty sea between Asia and Europe. It's also the name of the hero of C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian.
  14. Cassian

    • Origin:

      Latin, variation of Cassius

    • Meaning:

      "hollow"

    • Description:

      Rugged but gentle at the same time, Cassian is a saintly and stylish choice that was derived from the name Cassius. Before 2017, it was an obscure choice, given to a tiny handful of boys each year. As of 2023, however, it's become one of the top ten fastest-rising names in the US, more than doubling in usage since 2022 and edging closer towards the Top 500.
  15. Catlin

    • Description:

      Catlin is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine. Catherine derives from the Greek name 'Aikaterine,' with debated meanings including 'pure' or possibly connected to the goddess Hecate. This streamlined spelling offers a more phonetic approach to the traditional Irish name. Catlin shares the same melodic quality as its variants while appearing more straightforward. The name gained modest popularity during the late 20th century when Irish names were trending in English-speaking countries. While less common than Caitlin, Kaitlyn, or Katelyn, this spelling appeals to parents seeking a familiar sound with a simplified, distinctive appearance. Catlin projects both Celtic heritage and contemporary style.

  16. Catrin

    • Origin:

      Welsh and German

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      The sweet and simple Welsh form of Katherine, long popular in Wales but dropping down the popularity charts now. As a German name, it's a short form of Katharina.
  17. Ceylon

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Description:

      Lovely, international, tea-scented possibility undiscovered by baby names.
  18. Charleston

    • Origin:

      American place-name

    • Meaning:

      "Charles' town"

    • Description:

      Lovers of the languid South Carolina city might be attracted to this rich-sounding name. Could make an interesting update on Charles -- and can certainly work for a girl too. Actor Joey Lawrence used it for his daughter.
  19. Conran

    • Origin:

      Irish, anglicization of O'conarain

    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Conaran"

    • Description:

      Associated with iconic British designer and retailer Terence Conran, who had an international impact on household design. Makes a nice variation on Conrad.
  20. Crimson

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Meaning:

      "rich deep red"

    • Description:

      Crimson could be a possible competitor for Scarlett's success, though it's lacking that Johansson charm.