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By tatum_alyssa
Updated Sun Sep 04 2022
  1. Amica

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "female friend"

    • Description:

      Amica is a word meaning girlfriend that is not often used as a name in Italy, but it would sound pretty and name-like elsewhere.
  2. Ariana

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Ariadne, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "most holy"

    • Description:

      The smooth, attractive Ariana is on the rise along with the fame of pop princess Ariana Grande. Also famous is twin spelling Arianna, which is associated with Greek-born online presence Arianna Huffington. Both Ariana and Arianna are widely used names and are equally acceptable spellings.
  3. Avalyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aveline or Avalon, combination of Ava and Lyn

    • Meaning:

      "desired; island of apples; life, water or bird + lake or beautiful"

    • Description:

      Part Ava, part Evelyn, this name made its first appearance in the US Top 1000 in 2013 when it was one of the fastest-rising names of the year. Joining Gracelyn, Raelynn, and Emmalyn in the charts, Avalyn followed the same pattern of smooshing together a popular name with the suffix -lynn.
  4. Banks

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "one who lives on the hillside or riverbank"

    • Description:

      Banks is a topographical surname that refers not to those places where people keep their money but to riverbanks or hillsides, and specifically the people who live and work on them. A name with two very different connotations then, Banks manages to sound smart, preppy, and upwardly-mobile, with a touch of rugged, outdoorsy charm too.
  5. Baye

    • Description:

      Baye is a feminine name with diverse origins. It has roots in Old French, possibly derived from 'baie' meaning 'berry' or as a place name referring to 'bay.' In some West African cultures, particularly in Senegal, Baye appears as a masculine name or honorific title. As a feminine name in Western usage, Baye has a contemporary feel with its short, distinctive sound. The name remains relatively uncommon, giving it a unique quality for those seeking something different yet accessible. Its simplicity makes it versatile across different cultural contexts, while its uncommon status ensures individuality. Baye has a gentle phonetic quality that balances strength and softness.

  6. Blayne

    • Description:

      Blayne is a masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, derived from the surname Blair or the Gaelic 'blár' meaning 'field' or 'plain.' This contemporary spelling variation of Blaine adds a distinctive touch to a name with traditional roots. Blayne projects strength and simplicity with its concise, one-syllable structure. The name gained modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as part of the trend toward surnames as first names. While remaining uncommon, Blayne offers parents a masculine option that sounds modern yet has authentic historical connections. Its streamlined sound and spelling make it accessible while maintaining uniqueness.
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      • Caden

        • Origin:

          English, Celtic

        • Meaning:

          "battle; round, barrel"

        • Description:

          Caden is a key member of the rhyming contingent that includes Aiden, Jayden, Kayden, Brayden et al. It may derive from the Celtic Cadan or Irish Cathán, both from the same root meaning "battle". It is also possible it comes from Cade, meaning "round" or "barrel".
      • Cannon

        • Origin:

          Word name

        • Description:

          Cannon sits amongst other weapon names like Colt, Pistol, Lance, and Remington. Definitely a name that offers bombast.
      • Capri

        • Origin:

          Italian from Greek or Latin

        • Meaning:

          "wild boar; goats"

        • Description:

          Chosen by the late Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa for their youngest daughter, there is renewed interest in Italian isola name Capri.
      • Chanel

        • Origin:

          French

        • Meaning:

          "dweller near the canal"

        • Description:

          Fans of the classic French designer would now more fashionably choose Coco.
      • Cheyenne

        • Origin:

          Sioux

        • Meaning:

          "people of a different language"

        • Description:

          The name of a courageous tribe, Cheyenne became quite popular in the 1990s, inspiring a wide range of spelling variations—Shyanne is one example that's still on the rise.
      • Colt

        • Origin:

          Word name

        • Meaning:

          "young horse"

        • Description:

          Colt is the kind of unconventionally macho name that is so trendy right now, because of or in spite of its association with horses and guns.
      • Dakota

        • Origin:

          Native American tribe and place name; Sioux

        • Meaning:

          "friendly one"

        • Description:

          A Native American tribe name which is found in the names of two US states, Dakota was one of the first trendy nineties place names, but is now flagging a little in popularity. The cultural question around using a Native American tribe name as a baby name may be partly to blame.
      • Deacon

        • Origin:

          Greek

        • Meaning:

          "messenger, servant"

        • Description:

          This name was transposed from the word for a church officer to a baby name when Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe chose it for their son, after a baseball player ancestor, and Don Johnson followed suit. Its popularity also got a boost from Nashville character Deacon Claybourne -- only to fall a bit in recent years.
      • December

        • Origin:

          English word name

        • Meaning:

          "tenth month"

        • Description:

          Cooler than April, May, or June, but also a tad icy. December gets its name from the number ten as the old Roman calendar only had ten months, and as now, December was the last.
      • Ellamae

        • Origin:

          English compound name, Ella + Mae

        • Meaning:

          "fairy maiden + beloved"

        • Description:

          Ellamae was given to over 60 baby girls in the US last year, although the data doesn't record punctuation, so we don't know how many of those will actually go by Ella Mae or Ella-Mae. The fourth most popular compound name for girls in the US, It's a modern smoosh name with a sweet, old-timey feel.
      • Ellison

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "son of Ellis"

        • Description:

          Updates Ellis -- but also has a lot of feminine potential thanks to Allison/Ellie similarity.
      • Evrose

        • Origin:

          Invented literary name

        • Description:

          A combination-type name invented by L. Frank Baum for a Princess character who first appears in his book Ozma of Oz.