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My Favourite Names at the Moment :)

theactivewalrus57
By theactivewalrus57
Updated Tue Oct 04 2022
  1. Calix

    • Origin:

      Male variation of Calixta or Latin

    • Meaning:

      "chalice"

    • Description:

      Calix is once-obscure name that is starting to see some use in the US, where 47 baby boys were named Calix in 2023. An indirect influence is the actress Calista Flockhart, who introduced Americans to the female version of this attractive Greek name to prominence.
  2. Chalice
    • Ember

      • Origin:

        French variation of Amber

      • Description:

        Unlike Amber, which is in decline, this name still has a bit of a glow left -- though confusions between the two will inevitably arise.
    • Flint

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "born near outcrop of flint"

      • Description:

        Flint is one of the new macho names on the rise today, part old-school tough guy, part rebel. You won't find a tougher, steelier-sounding name; it's part of a genre on the rise along with cousins Slate, Stone and Steel.
    • Hope

      • Origin:

        Virtue name

      • Description:

        Can a name as virtuous as Hope be cool and trendy? Strangely enough -- yes. But though this optimistic Puritan favorite is experiencing substantial popularity, Hope is too pure and elegant to be corrupted, a lovely classic that deserves all the attention it's getting.
    • Kyla

      • Origin:

        Feminine variation of Kyle, Scottish

      • Meaning:

        "narrow spit of land"

      • Description:

        Kyle is stronger and sharper, though many parents will prefer the more distinctly feminine Kyla for their daughters. Kyla may owe much of its popularity to trendy cousin Kayla.
    • Rhea

      • Origin:

        Greek mythology name

      • Meaning:

        "a flowing stream"

      • Description:

        Rhea is an old-style creative name of the Greek mythological earth mother of all the gods. A lot better than the Roman equivalent: Ops.
    • Sebastien

      • Description:

        Sebastien is the French variation of Sebastian, a name with ancient Greek and Latin origins. Derived from the Greek "Sebastianos," meaning "from Sebastia" or "revered," it was historically associated with St. Sebastian, a third-century Roman martyr. This elegant spelling, with the omission of the final 'a,' is particularly popular in French-speaking regions including France, Quebec, and Haiti. Sebastien carries an air of sophistication and European charm while maintaining the strength of the original name. While less common than Sebastian in English-speaking countries, its popularity has grown with increasing appreciation for French naming traditions. The name offers friendly nicknames like Seb or Bastien, combining classical heritage with stylish international appeal.

    • September

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "month name"

      • Description:

        Parents are beginning to turn away from springtime months like April and June and are moving toward the cooler and crisper three-syllable September, October, November, and December.
    • Teal

      • Origin:

        Bird and color name

      • Description:

        Teal is one of the prettiest and most straightforward of the new color names -- an ideal middle name choice.
    • Xavier

      • Origin:

        Basque

      • Meaning:

        "new house"

      • Description:

        Xavier originated is use as a given name after Saint Francis Xavier, cofounder of the Jesuit order, who got his name from the Spanish-Basque village where he was born. His birthplace was Javier, the name of which was derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "castle" or "new house."