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Jimbobina98
By Jimbobina98
Updated Thu May 04 2023
  1. Agustus

    • Description:

      Agustus is an alternative spelling of Augustus, a name with deep historical roots in ancient Rome. The name derives from Latin and means 'majestic,' 'venerable,' or 'revered.' The original Augustus was the first Roman emperor, Octavian Augustus, giving the name strong associations with leadership and nobility. This spelling variation, Agustus, appears to simplify the traditional spelling while maintaining the classical essence. While less common than Augustus, this variant has occasionally appeared in English-speaking countries over the centuries. The name carries a dignified, imperial quality that suggests strength and historical significance, appealing to parents drawn to classical names with strong character associations.
  2. Alaska

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "great land"

    • Description:

      State name Alaska stems from an Aleutian word for the land mass itself. The number of baby girls named Alaska has doubled in the past five years, and is sure to continue increasing as more place names are annexed as baby names. Wilder but as habitable as Dakota or Cheyenne, Alaska is a girls' name choice for the future.
  3. America

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      Given to children of both sexes as far back as colonial times, this carries a lot of baggage. However, parents continue to take the risk. Actress America Ferrera may be have inspired some families to choose the name. Ferrera's Honduras-born mother shares her unusual name.
  4. Arin

    • Description:

      Arin is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, though more commonly masculine in many traditions. It has multiple origins, including Hebrew roots where it means 'enlightened,' Turkish origins where it signifies 'pure,' and possible Celtic connections where it may relate to 'Ireland.' This multicultural name has grown in usage since the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon. The name's simplicity and soft sound give it contemporary appeal while its diverse cultural connections provide depth and meaning. Arin works well cross-culturally and offers a more distinctive alternative to popular names like Aaron or Erin. The name's brevity and straightforward pronunciation make it practical while its international character gives it a cosmopolitan quality.

  5. Aspen

    • Origin:

      Nature and place-name

    • Meaning:

      "a poplar tree that quakes in the breeze"

    • Description:

      As trendy as the chic Colorado ski resort, with a hint of whimsy from the shimmering trees, Aspen has been climbing the charts for boys since the early 90s. While it has always been more popular for girls, it could work for a boy too.
  6. Alyrra
    • Blaze

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "fire"

      • Description:

        A hot name, though perhaps not in the sense you want for your baby. About 20 times as many boys as girls were named Blaze in one recent year, perhaps because it can be seen as a spelling variation of the classic male saint's name Blaise.
    • Blue

      • Origin:

        Color name

      • Description:

        Blue suddenly came into the spotlight, as the unusual color name chosen by Beyonce and Jay-Z for their baby girl Blue Ivy. Blue is also a starbaby middle name du jour, used for both sexes in different spellings and forms, from John Travolta and Kelly Preston's Ella Bleu to Alicia Silverstone's Bear Blu. Dave 'The Edge' Evans named his daughter Blue Angel back in 1989.
    • Cody

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "helpful, pillow"

      • Description:

        In the early 1990s, Cody was in the Top 25 most popular boys' names in the USA; but it has been in decline since then. It retains a greater degree of popularity in the UK, however. Cody might be short for Dakota but despite its nickname feeling, it's a name of its own.
    • Declan

      • Origin:

        Irish, meaning unknown, possible "man of prayer"

      • Meaning:

        "man of prayer"

      • Description:

        Declan is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Deaglán. St. Declan was one of the first missionaries to bring Christianity to Ireland, preceding St. Patrick. Originally from Wales, he founded the monastery of Ardmore in Ireland.
    • Dock

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "enclosed area of water in a port for ships to load and unload"

      • Description:

        A sailing and sea-related choice, which also feels connected to the reparative powers of nature (via dock leaves) and to doctors generally, Dock made the Top 1000 in the first half of the 20th century, though today, it is only quietly and sporadically used.
    • Feyre
      • Hazel

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "the hazelnut tree"

        • Description:

          Hazel has a pleasantly hazy, brownish-green-eyed, old-fashioned image that more and more parents are choosing to share. Former Old Lady name Hazel reentered the popularity lists in 1998 and now is near the top of the charts.
      • Isaac

        • Origin:

          Hebrew

        • Meaning:

          "laughter"

        • Description:

          Isaac has shaved off his biblical beard and leaped into the upper echelon of popular boys' names, outrunning cousin Isaiah. A favorite of the Puritans, Isaac has never dipped below Number 400 on the US list of top boy names.
      • Jonah

        • Origin:

          Hebrew

        • Meaning:

          "dove"

        • Description:

          Jonah, the name of the Old Testament prophet who was swallowed by the whale, only to emerge unharmed three days later, is increasingly appreciated by parents looking for a biblical name less common than Jacob or Joshua, yet not too obscure. Plus, Jonah comes with a ready-made nursery-decorating motif.
      • Kestrel
        • Maxon

          • Origin:

            American invented name, literary name, elaboration of Max, Latin

          • Meaning:

            "greatest"

          • Description:

            The newly-styled Maxon takes its cue from Jaxon, another elaboration of a classic name on the rise. Maxon is not bad, as invented names go, yet it's hard for us to advocate for Maxon over Maxwell, Maxfield, Maximus, or just plain Max.
        • Ronan
          • Sophie

            • Origin:

              French variation of Sophia

            • Meaning:

              "wisdom"

            • Description:

              Sophie is the French form of the Greek Sophia, for which it is also commonly used as a nickname. Given Sophia's long standing among the Top 10 girl names in the US, Sophie may feel more popular than it actually is.