My Guilty Pleasure Names

By MummaGenevieve · Updated March 2023

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A list of names that I like, but I would never name a person.

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The names

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Asher
Hebrew
"fortunate, blessed, happy one"
Asher—an excellent, soft and sensitive Old Testament choice—is a baby boy name on the rise, and is a Nameberry biblical favorite. Asher's ascent is especially amazing given that the took a…
Nevaeh
Modern invented name
Nevaeh: an already bold word name with the unusual twist of being spelled backwards; a nightmare for those who love traditional, classic names; a divisive option on name forums across the internet;…
Peter
Greek
"rock, stone"
Peter is derived from the Greek Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." One of the most important figures in the Christian hagiography is Saint Peter, keeper of the Gates of Heaven. Born Simon bar Jonah,…
Braelyn
Modern invented name
Braden (and Braeden) had his heyday in the early part of the 21st century, giving rise to many offshoots for both boys and girls. But Braelyn and siblings are now on a long downward slide.
Graciela
Spanish
"grace"
A sparky and feminine elaboration on Gracia, Spanish for "grace".
Saskia
Dutch
"Saxon"
From the first time we saw the name Saskia attached to a portrait of Rembrandt's wife (her full name was Saakje van Uylenburgh, but she was always called Saskia), we have found it utterly charming…
Gwendolen
Welsh
"white ring, circle"
Gwendolen, an ancient Welsh favorite, retired decades ago in favor of the short form Gwen, but now, as in the case all across the naming board, the nickname has faded and the more distinguished…
Tuomas
Lauri
Lauri as a masculine name has Finnish and Estonian origins, where it serves as a variation of Lawrence or Laurence, ultimately derived from the Latin 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' (an…
Brandi
Embry
English surname
"flat-topped hill"
Embry became viable as a first name when it was used for the (male) werewolf character Embry Call in the Twilight series. But its Em- beginning and -y ending give it a feminine sound, so we call it…
Quilla
English
"quill, hollow stalk"
A heroine in a Victorian novel written with a quill pen, has an unusual, offbeat charm.
Xylia
Odessey

My Guilty Pleasure Names

About this list

The names

Asher

Nevaeh

Peter

Braelyn

Graciela

Saskia

Gwendolen

Tuomas

Lauri

Brandi

Embry

Quilla

Xylia

Odessey