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Aurelia is an ancient Roman name that's become a surprise hit in the contemporary world. A top favorite on Nameberry, it reentered the US Top 1000 in 2014 after a 70-year absence and continues to climb.

Finn is a name with enormous energy and charm, that of the greatest hero of Irish mythology, Finn MacCool (aka Fionn mac Cuumhaill), an intrepid warrior with mystical supernatural powers, noted as well for his wisdom and generosity.

Once a macho biker name, Harley is now showing its softer side. In the UK, Harley is predominantly masculine, but it's currently more popular for girls than boys in the US.

Long popular in Ireland and England, Kieran, the name of Ireland's first-born saint and twenty-five other saints, has been building its U.S. fan base thanks to its strong and attractive sound, and its fashionable Irish brogue. While Ciaran is the more authentic Irish spelling, Kieran is more popular this side of the Atlantic.

Parents seeking alternatives to popular Ryan have flocked to this soundalike name, which peaked at #146 in 2011. Blending in elements of Nolan and Riley too, it remains in the US Top 500, and is given to around 850 babies each year.

Shaelyn is a feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century, blending elements of popular names like Shae/Shay with the trending '-lyn' suffix that became fashionable in American naming. It can be interpreted as a modern elaboration of Shae (which means 'admirable' or 'hawk-like' in Irish origins) or as a creative combination inspired by names like Shannon and Kaelyn. The name began gaining modest recognition in the 1990s and saw increased usage in the early 2000s, particularly in North America. Shaelyn offers the appeal of feeling contemporary while maintaining a melodic, feminine quality. Various spelling variations exist, including Shaylyn, Shaelynn, and Shaelynne, though this version strikes a balance between distinctiveness and straightforward spelling.

The e-addition takes the name from slightly hippie-ish nature name to the place name of a picturesque island off the coast of Scotland, and for baby namers it's by far the more popular spelling.