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Inherently Human Characters

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Updated Thu Jan 05 2023
  1. Ansley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "clearing with a hermitage"

    • Description:

      Part Ashley, part Ainsley, part Annie, Ansley featured in the US Top 1000 from the late '90s until 2020. It peaked in 2011 when it nearly reached the Top 600, but has declined in recent years.
  2. Breton

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "from Brittany"

    • Description:

      Breton is the term for the people and language of Brittany, a region of northern France with a distinct culture. Breton also might be thought of as a trendy modern invention, taking the midcentury surfer boy Bret or Brett and adding the current favorite boy's name ending -on and turning it into a name all its own. Bretton is a variation.
  3. Bria

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Briana or Gabriella

    • Meaning:

      "hill, high; God is my strong man"

    • Description:

      Sweet and sparky but maybe a little bit stuck in the 90s, Bria is a nickname-y style choice with various origins.
  4. Carol

    • Origin:

      English, feminine variation of Charles

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      A Caroline abbreviation that was wildly popular with Mom's generation...or Grandma's. At one time it was a name for baby girls born at Christmas. because of its association with Christmas carols.
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      • Gemma

        • Origin:

          Italian, Catalonian, Spanish

        • Meaning:

          "precious stone"

        • Description:

          Gemma is a jewel of a name, an Italian classic that was very popular in 1980s England, but has only recently been started to be used here; it entered the list in 2008.
      • Gina

        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Regina, Angelina, Luigina, Georgina, Eugenia, Virginia and similar

        • Description:

          A short form for a whole variety of names, this short form has been used across Europe as a stand-alone since the 1920s. It spiked in popularity in the 1950s, owing to the fame of Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida but faded out of use in the 2000s. A sweet and sparky name akin to Nina and Mina, some parents in English speaking countries may be concerned about teasing potential, though it was still given to around 115 girls in the US in a recent year. Popular in Spain, it is borne by martial artist Gina Carano, and actresses Gina Gershon, Gina Rodriguez, Gina Torres, and Gina McKee.
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        • Joseph

          • Origin:

            Hebrew

          • Meaning:

            "Jehovah increases"

          • Description:

            Joseph is one of the most classic names in American nomenclature, popular with parents from many ethnic backgrounds and having dual-religious appeal.
        • Lanny

          • Description:

            Lanny is a masculine name with English origins, often used as a diminutive of names like Landon, Lance, or Orlando. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1950s and 1960s. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality with its informal sound and easy pronunciation. Lanny has associations with several notable figures, including musician Lanny Wolfe and former hockey player Lanny McDonald, which has helped maintain its recognition. Though never extremely common, the name has a distinctly American feel that balances casualness with a certain charm. Today, Lanny maintains a nostalgic appeal while remaining uncommon enough to be distinctive.

        • Levi

          • Origin:

            Hebrew

          • Meaning:

            "joined, attached"

          • Description:

            Levi, lighter and more energetic than most biblical names, with its up vowel ending, combines Old Testament gravitas with the casual flair associated with Levi Strauss jeans.
        • Marcy

          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Marcia

          • Meaning:

            "Mars, god of war"

          • Description:

            Marcy is about as hip as bobby sox and saddle shoes – which is to say, it's probably due a revival in the not-too-distant future! It was a typical Peanuts character name, which peaked in the seventies, but is starting to attract attention again across the pond, where soundalikes like Macy, Marnie, Maisy, Darcy and Lacey are already popular.
        • Melvin

          • Origin:

            English and Scottish

          • Meaning:

            "council protector"

          • Description:

            This once perfectly respectable surname has suffered decades of abuse, not least by Jerry Lewis's character in the fifties. NFL running back Melvin Gordon stars for the Los Angeles Chargers.
        • Reeve

          • Origin:

            English occupational name

          • Meaning:

            "bailiff"

          • Description:

            Reeve is cool and dignified, sophisticated and modern — an excellent combination of assets, and a name being seen as a more masculine and distinctive alternative to Reese.
        • Willa

          • Origin:

            Feminine variation of William

          • Meaning:

            "resolute protection"

          • Description:

            Willa has become increasingly fashionable, with its combination of Willa (born Wilella) Cather-like pioneer strength and the graceful beauty of the willow tree.