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SadieMiki
By SadieMiki
Updated Sat Aug 21 2021
twin power!
  1. Hayden

    • Origin:

      English place name

    • Meaning:

      "hay valley"

    • Description:

      Hayden – a formerly obscure name that's risen to huge popularity – has dipped in this year's ratings. Though Hayden is among the most distinctive of the bunch, it gets lost in the crowd of Jaidens, Bradens, Aidans, and endless variations. Associated with Hayden Christensen, of Star Wars fame.
  2. Holden

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "hollow valley"

    • Description:

      Holden is a classic case of a name that jumped out of a book and onto birth certificates--though it took quite a while. Parents who loved J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye are flocking to the name of its hero, Holden Caulfield -- not coincidentally in tune with the Hudson-Hayden-Colton field of names.
  3. Sanchez

    • Description:

      Sanchez is primarily a Spanish surname derived from the given name Sancho, which comes from Latin 'sanctius' meaning 'consecrated'. Though traditionally a family name throughout the Spanish-speaking world, Sanchez has occasionally been used as a masculine given name, particularly in the United States where surname-as-first-name trends have gained popularity. As a first name, it remains uncommon but carries the appeal of its Spanish heritage and distinctive sound. The name has strong associations with Hispanic culture and heritage, and notable people with this surname include musicians, athletes, and political figures. When used as a first name, Sanchez projects uniqueness and cultural connection, though parents should be aware it will more commonly be recognized as a family name.

  4. Skyler

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Schuyler

    • Description:

      While Skylar is currently the most popular spelling choice for girls - and the spelling seen most often - the Skyler option is more (statistically) unisex. Given to boy and girls in nearly equal numbers each year, it ranks around the middle of the US Top 1000 and is given to more than 400 boys every year.
  5. Zander

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alexander

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      On the rise as an independent name: Zander and Xander are both widely used can increasingly be found as characters in movies and on TV.
  6. Zephyr

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "west wind"

    • Description:

      If you're looking for a name that's light and breezy, this could be it. A name from mythology: Zephyrus/Zephyr was the Greek god of the west wind, and with its similarity in sound to the likes of Stefan or Seth, its zippy Z initial and cool Y, it is primed to rise up the US charts.