- Eoin
Origin:
Irish, variation of JohnMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
Though Eoin is a Gaelic form of John, its Anglicized pronunciation links it directly to Owen. Eoin is currently a Top 30 name in Ireland. Other variations: Ewan, Ewen, Evan and Eoghan (pronounced as Owen but also translated as Eugene).
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- Xavi
Origin:
Catalan diminutive of Xavier, Basque or ArabicMeaning:
"new house or bright"Description:
This nickname was given often enough as a standalone to land it in the Top 1000 from 2010—2013.
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- Xavi
Origin:
Catalan diminutive of Xavier, Basque or ArabicMeaning:
"new house or bright"Description:
This nickname was given often enough as a standalone to land it in the Top 1000 from 2010—2013.
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- Sulien
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"sun born"Description:
Said to be the name of the most learned man in ancient Wales, in this country it would be open to mispronunciation, making it rhyme with Julien.
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- Calder
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"rocky water"Description:
Artistic associations with the sculptor who invented the mobile make this one of the more creative surname choices.
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- Sully
Origin:
French or EnglishMeaning:
"stain or from the south meadow"Description:
A jaunty offshoot of Sullivan, Sully will be associated by kids with the beloved character in the Pixar animated film Monsters, Inc. Some notable real-life namesakes are French poet and essayist Sully Prudhomme, the heroic pilot "Sully" Sullenberger, and Sully Erna, lead vocalist of Godsmack.
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- Kiran
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"ray of light"Description:
Though it sounds like a modern invention, Kiran is a traditional Hindu name from India; chosen for her son by actress Kelli Williams. Author Kiran Desai is a woman and this name, which bears a resemblance to both the Irish (male) Kieran and the fifties favorite Karen, certainly works as well for a girl.
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- Fitz
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"son of"Description:
Any number of Fitz names -- Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Fitzroy, Fitzwilliam -- have been used as Christian names, in fact Fitzwilliam was the given name of the dashing Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. Fitz can be a short form of any of them and is often, like Mac, a nickname drawn from a surname.
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- Anselm
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"with divine protection"Description:
A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm Kiefer.
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- Crispin
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"curly-haired"Description:
Crispin, which was introduced into the mainstream by actor Crispin Glover and which means "curly-haired" in Latin, has an image very much like its first syllable: crisp, autumnal, and colorful.
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- Leopold
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"brave people"Description:
This aristocratic, somewhat formal Germanic route to the popular Leo is a royal name: Queen Victoria used it to honor a favorite uncle, King Leopold of Belgium. Though Leopold sounds as if it might be a leonine name, it's not really a relative of such choices as Leon, and Leonard.
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- Rome
Origin:
Place nameDescription:
Given that Rome is arguably the most important city in European history, it has been used as a first name remarkably little. However, Roman is now in the Top 100, so it was only a matter of time before parents started looking toward the city's actual name.
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- Galen
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"calm, healer"Description:
Many will associate this name with Galen of Pergamon, the second-century physician considered to be the founding father of medicine. A more recent reference is Star Wars character Galen Erso. The name still projects a gentle, scholarly image, while sharing sounds with more popular names like Aiden and Nathan. Bonus: it's also an anagram of Angel.
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- Aslan
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"lion"Description:
Aslan, derived from the Old Turkic for "lion," is best known in the West as the name of the heroic lion in C.S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia" series, who serves as an allegorical stand-in for Jesus Christ. It was also used as a positive epithet for several Turkish emperors in the Middle Ages.
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- Lloyd
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"gray"Description:
This Welsh surname was taken up as a first in the English-speaking world in the early twentieth century, originally as a nickname for someone gray-haired. The original Welsh name was Llwyd, and pronounced LHOO-eed. Beau Bridges was christened Lloyd after his actor father.
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- Merlin
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"sea fortress"Description:
This name of the famous fifth-century sorcerer and mentor of King Arthur may or may not be a bit wizardy for a real-life modern child. Its most noted modern bearer: football star turned actor Merlin Olsen, whose father was named Merle.
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- Cyan
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"greenish blue color"Description:
Cyan is a highly unusual blue-green color name, a classmate of Celadon and Cerulean. It does come with the homey nickname Cy.
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- Ransom
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"shield's son"Description:
Ransom may be rakish and handsome, but it carries an unavoidable association with holding someone for ransom. But that kind of bad boy image might be exactly what attracts you to Ransom in the first place. While Ransom feels like a modern appellation ala Breaker or Ranger, it's interesting to note on the popularity chart that it was actually quite popular at the end of the 19th century but fell off the Top 1000 around 1930.
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- Adair
Origin:
Scottish and IrishMeaning:
"oak tree ford"Description:
Adair has flair, the grace of a Fred Astaire. It's a Scottish surname which came from the first name Edgar.
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- Liev
Origin:
Yiddish variation of LevMeaning:
"heart"Description:
Liev Schreiber's birth name is Isaac Liev, Liev after his mother's favorite Russia author, Leo Tolstoy. Though Liev is increasing in popularity in the secular world thanks to the actor, it originated as a Yiddish diminutive.
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FAQs
What are the top 20 rarest names? ›
- Alessia.
- Anya.
- Aurelia.
- Azalea.
- Bexley.
- Briar.
- Effie.
- Ellerie.
Evander | Good man | Greek |
---|---|---|
Heimdall | White god | Scandinavian |
Helios | Sun | Greek |
Hercules | Hera's glory | Greek |
Hermes | Messenger | Greek |
- Abhay.
- Abhijay.
- Jabarri.
- Abheek.
- Nirbhay.
- Ometz.
- Falco.
- Dray.
- Niobe.
- Hartwell.
- Lazare.
- Salomi.
- Bronya.
- Megara.
- Hester. Fewer than five girls. It features in one of the most famous books in American literature - but Hester has fallen out of fashion in recent years. ...
- Romilly. Five girls. ...
- Bee. Eight girls. ...
- Lilac. 25 girls. ...
- Ottilie. 25 girls. ...
- Zebedee. Nine boys. ...
- Lorcan. 13 boys. ...
- Rafferty. 18 boys.
For girls, possibilities include Samoa, Ottoline, Melisande, Branwen, Calico and Zephyrine. As for boys, options include Septimus, Auberon, Cassio, Florent, Humphrey and Bas. Interestingly, word names appear to be a big trend among these unused monikers.
What names are no longer used? ›Name | 1923 Ranking | Last Appeared In Top 1000 |
---|---|---|
Bertha | 64th | 1985 (950th) |
Bessie | 81st | 1975 (957th) |
Betty* | 5th | 1996 (904th) |
Dolores | 83rd | 1989 (959th) |
Think about the uncommon girl names like Cordelia, Guinevere, and Jazzlyn or uncommon names for boys like Everest, Auden, or Ulysses. These baby names are just begging to become famous writers, artists, scientists, or anything they dream to be.
What is a badass name for a male? ›Major | Greater | English |
---|---|---|
Marco | Warlike | Italian |
Maverick | Independent one | American |
Max | Greatest | English |
Maxim | Greatest | Latin |
- Jack.
- Aiden.
- Vishesh.
What boy name means strongest? ›
- Aaron: which means “mountain of strength”.
- Maximus (Max): A classic strong name meaning “Greatest”.
- Ethan: Ethan has Hebrew origins and means “strong.”
- Jedrek (Jed): One of the more unusual options on our list, it means “Strong, manly” like a Jedi maybe!
Rich is a boy's name of German origin. With a name meaning "old or powerful leader," don't be surprised if baby has wisdom beyond their years. Little Rich is sure to amaze you with their ability to take charge and make important decisions.
Is Royal a boy name? ›This adorably literal boy's name is the perfect choice for those looking to share their royalty obsession with baby. Royal has French and British roots and refers to those with "royal" titles or "the kingly one."
What male name is most successful? ›- Harry.
- Jack.
- Oliver.
- Noah.
- Muhammad.
- Leo.
- Jacob.
- Arthur.