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  1. Vivienne

    • Origin:

      French variation of Vivian

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      Vivienne is an elaborated Gallic version of the name Vivian, chosen first by Rosie O'Donnell for her daughter and then catapulted to superstardom when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie used it for their twin daughter. An adult namesake is the British designer Vivienne Westwood. Rosie O'Donnell also has a daughter named Vivienne, known as Vivi.
  2. Viviette

    • Origin:

      French variation of Vivian

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      Embroidered lace hankie of a name, used in a Thomas Hardy novel. That literary cred lends some gravitas.
  3. Walden

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "valley of the Welsh"

    • Description:

      Walden is a recent entrant to the en-ending boys' names trend, a name that summons up placid images of Thoreau's two-year stay contemplating nature near Walden Pond.
  4. William

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "resolute protection"

    • Description:

      William is one of the most enduring of classic names for boys. It's also among the most popular boys' names, as American parents see it as being ideally conservative yet contemporary, and hands-down the most popular baby name beginning with W of all time.
  5. Willow

    • Origin:

      English nature name

    • Meaning:

      "willow tree"

    • Description:

      An ancient tree that figures in literature from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and is believed to possess magical powers, Willow is a lovely name, as graceful as its inspiration.
  6. Wren

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "small bird"

    • Description:

      Wren, a lilting songbird name, could be the next Robin. Wren entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2012 and is among the new wave of popular English names for girls.
  7. Wynne

    • Description:

      Wynne is a concise, elegant feminine name with Welsh origins, meaning 'fair' or 'white, blessed'. It can function as both a standalone name and a shortened form of names like Winifred or Gwendolyn. With its single syllable and distinctive 'y' spelling, Wynne carries a contemporary feel despite its ancient roots. The name has seen modest but consistent usage throughout the English-speaking world, never reaching mainstream popularity but maintaining a steady presence. Its brevity and strength make it appealing in modern naming trends that favor short, impactful names. Wynne's Welsh heritage gives it a touch of Celtic mystique while remaining easy to pronounce and spell. The name conveys qualities of clarity, purity, and happiness through its etymological connections.
  8. Xavion

    • Description:

      Xavion is a modern variant of the name Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "new house." The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, showing a distinctive pattern of increased usage beginning in the 1990s. Xavion maintains the strong 'X' sound of Xavier but adds a contemporary ending. The name experienced modest popularity peaks in the early 2000s, particularly in the southern United States. Xavion follows a naming trend of creating variations with distinctive suffixes added to traditional names. The name carries associations with Saint Francis Xavier, a notable 16th-century Spanish missionary, though Xavion itself is a more recent creation without the same historical depth as its root name.
  9. Zachariah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, form of Zechariah

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord has remembered"

    • Description:

      This distinguished name still feels a bit ancient, but with the rise of such former graybeards as Jeremiah and Elijah, it also sounds child-friendly again, as does the Latin-Greek form Zacharias.
  10. Zahir

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "helper, supporter"

    • Description:

      A popular name in the Middle East and one of the most evocative choices of its genre. One of the 99 names of Allah. The feminine form is Zahira.
  11. Zenobia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "force of Zeus"

    • Description:

      With historical roots as a beautiful and intelligent ancient queen and literary ties to Hawthorne and Edith Wharton novels, this rarity could appeal to adventurous parents seeking the romantically unusual. Tina Fey used it as her daughter Alice's middle name.
  12. 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.
  13. Zephyrin

    • Origin:

      French variation of Zephyr

    • Meaning:

      "west wind"

    • Description:

      This name feels warmer and more human-appropriate in its longer version, but still retains that breezy feel. Trivia tidbit: Zephyrinus was a Jewish pope.
  14. Zephyrine

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Zephyr, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "west wind"

    • Description:

      Zephyr may not be a name often heard in the U.S., but its variations are used throughout Europe. Zephyrine, a cousin in sound and feel if not in fact to such lovely names as Severine and Seraphina, has distinctive possibilities.
  15. Zephyrus

    • Description:

      Zephyrus comes from ancient Greek mythology, where Zephyrus was the god of the west wind, considered the gentlest of the wind deities. The name literally means 'west wind' or 'western one' in Greek. Historically, Zephyrus was depicted as a benevolent god who brought spring breezes, helping flowers bloom and crops grow. As a given name, Zephyrus remains extremely rare, offering unmistakable classical flair. The more simplified form 'Zephyr' has gained modest usage in recent years as parents explore nature-themed names with historical depth. Zephyrus appeals to families drawn to mythological names with poetic qualities and distinctive sounds. The name's strong 'z' beginning and flowing, classical ending create a memorable impression, while its connection to gentle winds provides a positive natural association despite its uncommon usage.

  16. Zorina

    • Origin:

      Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "golden dawn"

    • Description:

      Both a first and last name, Zorina has a pretty, ballerina-like quality.
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