“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare infamously asked. True, a rose with any other name would still smell as sweet. But we wouldn’t dare say that to an expecting parent, eyeing the “Notes” section of their phone that’s filled with baby name ideas. What’s in a name, Will? We’d say a whole heck of a lot!
After all, naming babies is harder than one might think. The one at the top of your list could get an automatic veto from your partner. Deciding to share a choice with your mom or best friend might lead to strong opinions you weren’t anticipating. You could have the perfect combination, just to realize the initials would be less than ideal for the kid (no offense to those out there rocking “COW,” “MOP,” and “PEE”). And sometimes, it just feels like everything out there is overdone at this point. Well, toss out that deflated attitude and get ready to fill up on plenty of inspiration with these 300 unique baby names from the last decade!
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What are some unique baby names?
Even when you think you have your names all figured out, a close friend might share their baby announcement with the exact name you picked out (great minds, right?!). That’s why it can be so refreshing to come across an interesting moniker that you don’t necessarily see everywhere, but one that immediately strikes you. These 300 creative choices that have been used somewhat sparingly in the last 10 years are sure to help you with your mental list (or more like your detailed spreadsheet—who are we kidding?) of what you may want to call your child.
So get started on those birth announcements—here are 300 underused and amazing baby name options that will definitely leave an impression!
Unique Boy Names
1. Ledger — A twist on the Germanic name Leodegar, which is made up of two elements with the meanings of “people” and “spear.”
2. Colson — “People of victory,” and actually originally comes from the name Nicholas!
3. Genesis — What better term for a brand new life than “the beginning?” PS, this name has been growing on both the boy and girl charts!
4. Achilles — In Greek mythology, he was a hero of the Trojan War.
5. Axel — Have future generations in mind? Axel means “father of peace.”
6. Declan — This traditional Irish name has been popping up more frequently stateside in the last decade, meaning “man of prayer; full of goodness.”
7. Silas — “Of the forest” pretty much solidifies he’ll be an outdoor guy!
8. Kai — Hawaiian origin, meaning “sea.” Great choice for parents who feel at home at the beach!
9. Brantley — With the meaning “sword, fiery torch,” you may feel like he’s especially aptly named during his future tantrums!
10. Maverick — This “independent; nonconformist” will surely think for himself!
11. King — Comes from an Old English word for “tribal leader.”
12. Lathan — More traditionally seen as a last name referring to farming, this has similar vibes to Nathan, which means “he gave.”
13. Lyle — An English name representing “the island.”
14. Bishop — Originating from the English with the meaning “guardian.”
15. Kylen — A unisex moniker for those who play by the rules AKA “narrow, straight.”
16. Avi — This is a Hebrew name (short for Aviel or Avrum), which translates, “my God, father.”
17. Gatlin — A son is a friend for life! Of English origin, meaning “companion.”
18. Leif — A male name of Scandinavian origin, meaning “heir.”
19. Emmett — “Universal” or “truth,” a name adopted from the feminine Germanic Emma.
20. Tristian — An Arthurian Legend moniker indicating “outcry,” based on the Celtic Tristan.
21. Judson — A diminutive of Jordan: “Descender; flow down.”
22. Davian — A modern take on David, meaning “beloved.”
23. Foster — “One who keeps the forest,” another woodsy name of English origin.
24. Zayd — Of Arabic origin, it means “to prosper” or “abundance.”
25. Easton — “East-facing place,” of English origin.
26. Shepherd — Understandably depicted as a “herdsman” or “guardian of sheep,” this first name entered the top 1,000 baby boy names in America in 2016.
27. Nova — The Latin take on this name is “new,” and is used for both boys and girls.
28. Benton — Traditionally “settlement in a grassy place,” describing an area of land, this easily lends itself to the nickname Ben.
29. Wells — English origin, signifying “spring.”
30. Van — The Dutch depiction is “of, from,” and while it’s currently unique, it actually had its peak in the 1880s!
31. Blaise — It’s a French take on the Latin name “Blasesus,” and means “lisp.” Other variations include Blaze, Blayze, and Blaize.
32. Coen — A Germanic variant on the Dutch name Conrad, and was actually originally spelled Coenraad or Koenraad. Its meaning is “bold advisor.”
33. Ace — Perfect for completing a family, this Latin name means “one, unity.”
34. Brixton — The title of a South London district (hmm, we think T.Swift would fancy this choice!)
35. Wesson — A variant of “Weston” (meaning “from the western town”), this moniker showed up on the charts for the first time in 2010!
36. Jair — Hebrew for “he shines.” We believe it!
37. Coleman — Lending itself to the nickname Cole, this name traditionally meant either “servant to Nicholas,” or referred to an occupation involving burning charcoal. Is Dad’s name Nicholas? Perfect! (We kid, we kid…)
38. Caspian — This choice (#802 in 2018) was most likely inspired by the Caspian Sea—the world’s largest inland body of water.
39. Aydin — This is a clear contender, meaning “enlightened, bright, clear” in Turkish.
40. Miller — Meaning “grinder of grain,” this baby name has been the most popular in South Carolina.
41. Landry — A natural leader — this name of Anglo-Saxon origin translates “ruler.”
42. Thatcher — Comes from “roof thatcher,” as an English occupational title.
43. Dayton — While the English origin translates “place with a ditch,” it’s also a more specific location-based name as a city in Ohio!
44. Kenji — Is this your second boy? Of Japanese origin, this means “intelligent second son, strong.”
45. Vance — “Someone who lives near a marsh land,” this moniker is most likely gaining traction thanks to singer-songwriter Vance Joy (whose real name is actually James Gabriel Keogh!)
46. Bentlee — This was another first on the charts in 2010, but has spelling variations of Bentley, Bently, Bentlie, etc., and means “meadow with coarse grass.”
47. Darwin — The name means “dear friend,” and we’re already over here aww-ing.
48. Tadeo — This is the Spanish version of Thaddeus, expressing “to praise.” Possible nicknames include Teddy and Todd!
49. Brodie — “Little ridge,” is typically a geographic Scottish surname, and is often spelled Brody as well.
50. Merrick — You might be able to ride his coattails—this name means “fame, power.”
51. Bodie — A variant of the Scandinavian Boden, it means “shelter; one who brings news.”
52. Shiloh — Reaching the top 1,000 names for boys in 2015, this is a Hebrew name for “tranquil.”
53. Henrik — First entering the top 1,000 names in America in 2014, this Hungarian moniker (“ruler of the house”) is actually one of the most popular choices in Norway!
54. Anders — A classic Scandinavian name which means “strong, manly.” That’s an ego boost right there!
55. Gannon — Originated in Ireland, and means “fair-skinned.”
56. Graysen — Traditionally, it was a last name representing a son of a steward, but now it’s growing in popularity as a first name.
57. Kole — “Victory of the people,” of Slavic origin.
58. Flynn — Tangled may have had something to do with this unique name growing in popularity! It is an Irish name meaning “son of the red-haired one.”
59. Baylor — “One who delivers goods,” it’s also well-known by way of Fixer Upper, which films in Waco, Texas—the same town as Baylor University.
60. Dashiell — This Scottish name originated from an old French last name “de Chiel,” and allows for the nickname Dash!
61. Ridge — Old English origin, and this name means… you guessed it… “ridge.”
62. Grey — In 2018, this color-themed name’s popularity was #727 on the charts.
63. Brecken — An Irish alternative to the more frequent-used Beckham, its appearance-based meaning is “freckled.”
64. Crew — Originally a Welsh surname as well as Latin name meaning “chariot,” this moniker has spelling variations such as Cru, Crue, and Krew.
65. Rowan — A rowan tree produces small red berries, and the name as an Irish last name means “little redhead.”
66. Maxton — Reaching the top 1,000 boy names for the first time in 2011, this name of Latin origin means “greatest.”
67. Cairo — Besides the capital of Egypt, this name is of Arabic origin, meaning “victorious.”
68. Harlan — A German name depicting “rocky land.”
69. Zyaire — An African name meaning “river,” and a variant of Zaire (the name of a past Central African state).
70. Abbott — A Hebrew boy’s name meaning “father.”
71. Talon — Of English origin, it is based on the name of a bird of prey’s large claw.
72. Anakin — While some connect it to a certain Skywalker, it actually means “warrior,” and is of American origin.
73. Chaim — When bringing life into the world, consider this Hebrew name that actually means “life.”
74. Otto — A German name that was popular years ago, but much more rare today, the meaning is “wealthy.”
75. Jahdiel — This biblical name means “the unity of God.”
76. Casen — Without a clear meaning (think of it as a blank slate!), this name is of Celtic origin and in 2018, it was ranked at #660 for boy names.
77. Tripp — A newer variation of Trip, which was commonly used as a nickname for someone who was “the third” in their family (such as Henry III).
78. Alden — Kind of a Benjamin Button-esque moniker, since it means “old, wise friend.”
79. Crosby — Fans of Parenthood may already have this Irish-origin name (meaning “village with crosses”) on their radar.
80. Axton — “Sword stone” of English origin, it’s a different take on the similar-sounding Austin or Ashton.
81. Kellan — The Gaelic baby name meaning is “slender, slim.”
82. Titan — We shouldn’t need to remind you about this name-option (get it—Remember the Titans?), it stands out with its Greek mythology connection, and means “defender.”
83. Briggs — Bet this kid will be full of (Myers-Briggs) personality! This Old English name means “bridges.”
84. Colby — Surprisingly to some (or just me?) instead of having something to do with cheese, this actually means “coal town.”
85. Sincere — An American name meaning “honest,” and was ranked #591 in 2018.
86. Izaiah — The modern, Americanized spelling of the classic Isaiah—a major prophet in the Bible.
87. Niko — A diminutive of the Greek Nicodemus, meaning “victory of the people.”
88. Apollo — “Manly beauty” is the meaning of this Greek name (which comes from Greek mythology’s handsome god of music and medicine).
89. Brice — This name is of Scottish, Celtic origin meaning “speckled.”
90. Ryland — Traditionally “land where rye is grown” of Old English origin, this name (similar in ways to Ryan and Ryder) was rated #532 in 2018.
91. Angus — Comes from an Old Gaelic name Aonghus, and means “one strength.”
92. Aden — An Irish name meaning “little fire,” which is actually a pretty cute term of endearment, TBH.
93. Bradford — This name that peaked in popularity back in 1953 (and has been used sparingly since) means “wide river crossing,” and is of English origin.
94. Bruin — It’s a derivative of Bruno, but this Germanic/Scandinavian name means “bear; brown.”
95. Gibson — Meaning “son of Gilbert,” this specific title also brings to mind a certain guitar manufacturer (for you musicians out there).
96. Braylon — This moniker (combination of Brayden and Waylon or Lynn) was created relatively recently, and first appeared in the United States’ top 400 names in 2005.
97. Bowen — A name of Welsh origin meaning “son of Owen,” and entered the American top 1,000 in 2011.
98. Rocco — Meaning “rest,” we’re hoping that will also mean baby will be a good sleeper!
99. Dax — Based on a town in southwestern France, but most people connect this name to a Star Trek character or “Armchair Expert” Dax Shepard.
100. Kian — A variant of the Gaelic name Cian, this one means “ancient.”
101. Jonas — Is he one of the brothers? Just kidding. The Greek origin name is a great choice, meaning “dove.”
102. Lawson — AKA “Son of Lawrence,” this was ranked #380 in 2018.
103. Porter — A Latin occupational name meaning “gatekeeper, and was #417 in popularity last year.
104. Leland — This name of English origin means “meadow land,” and provides Lee as a fitting nickname option.
105. Finnegan — First hitting the top American charts in 2005, this name of Irish origin means “fair,” and gives you the opportunity to call him Finn for short.
106. Reed — While the name of English origin means “red-haired,” it also carries connotations of both nature and music.
107. Rory — This Gaelic classic moniker means “red king,” and while it is more popular as a boy’s name in America (#368 in 2018), it can be used for both genders (Think Gilmore).
108. Grady — “Noble, illustrious,” of Irish origin.
109. Dalton — It’s English with the meaning “valley farm.”
110. Leonel — Recognized as the Spanish equivalent of Lionel, this name of Latin and Greek origin means “young lion.” Can’t you see the cute themed outfits already?
111. Kash — A variant of Cash, which is an English name also representing money.
112. Kane — Meaning “warrior,” this is a mix of Welsh, Japanese, and Hawaiian origin.
113. Jenson — This name of Hebrew origin means “God is gracious,” and has yet to reach the top 1000 boy names in the United States—in 2018, it was at #1,215.
114. Major — This choice of Latin origin means “greater; military rank.” Although still a unique name, it has risen from #1,697 in 2008 to #350 in 2018.
115. Gage — A French boy’s name meaning “oath, pledge.”
116. Atlas — “To carry,” this Greek name represents significant strength.
117. Arlo — An Anglo-Saxon moniker meaning “fortified hill.”
118. Keegan — This Irish name that means “small” had a recent peak in 2014 at #238.
119. Jett — This name jumped up the charts in 2009, and means “black mineral.”
120. Lane — A choice for you of English origin meaning “a small roadway or path.”
121. Anderson — Unsurprisingly, this name typically relates to “the son of Anders.”
122. Iker — Consistently popular in Spain, this Basque name (meaning “visit”) has been spotted more frequently in America thanks to soccer player Iker Casillas, and especially climbed the charts throughout 2008-2015.
123. Tanner — “Leather worker” of English origin.
124. Archer — Giving you the chance to use the nickname of royalty (Archie), this moniker relates to a bowman (although it’s frequently associated with the TV show of the same name as well).
125. Clayton — “Place with good clay,” of English origin.
126. Holden — Infamous from The Catcher in the Rye, this option (meaning “kindly, gracious”) is well-recognized, but isn’t over-saturated in our society (it has yet to hit the top 100 names).
127. Griffin — A name of Latin origin, meaning “strong lord.”
128. Zander — “Protector of men,” of Greek origin.
129. Knox — Memorable as a name used by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, it means “round hill.”
130. Barrett — This name means “bear-like,” which will be perfect for your very own little snuggle-bear!
131. Beckett — In the last decade, this name meaning “stream” has jumped 254 spaces up the chart!
132. Myles — A variant of Miles, which is a Latin word meaning “soldier.”
133. Judah — A boy’s name of Hebrew origin that means “praised.”
134. Dawson — Are you picturing James Van Der Beek, too? This name means “son of David” and is of Welsh origin.
135. August — Derived from the Latin word for “great, magnificent.”
136. Jasper — Babies bring so much joy to families, and this Persian moniker is accurately described as “bringer of treasure.”
137. Graham — A name originally used as a location description (“gravelly homestead”).
138. Rhett — Connected to Gone with the Wind, this name of English, Dutch origin means “advice.”
139. Karter — A modernized spelling of Carter, which was typically an occupational surname used by a cart driver. The K-version was in the top 200 names for boys last year.
140. Waylon — Of English origin meaning “land beside the road”—sounds like this guy will be a traveler!
141. Ryker — This name of German origin means “rich.”
142. Roman — Quite literally meaning “citizen of Rome,” we’ll begin to see this name much more frequently—it’s been in the top 100 boy names for the last three years!
143. Asher — Inspirational in more ways than one, this Hebrew name means “fortunate, happy one.”
144. Lian — Only one letter off from Liam (the #1 most popular boy name from 2017-now), this name meaning “the graceful willow” (of Chinese origin) barely squeezed onto the top 1,000 boy names in 2018. This would be a wonderful way to utilize a similar look/sound, while still being super-original!
145. Boone — This name of French origin means “good, blessing.”
146. Wilder — Added to the top 1,000 names in 2015, this English name has no solidified meaning, per se, but just the fact that it features “wild” proves it’s perfect for any boy!
147. Houston — We (don’t) have a problem….using this location-based name! The meaning is “settlement on the hill,” and is also a well-known, large metropolis in Texas.
148. Aleric — A boy name of Old German origin, it means “noble ruler.”
149. Elian — This Hebrew name translates “God is family.”
150. Ronin — “Well-advised ruler,” this is of Germanic origin.
Unique Girl Names
151. Delta – Well, if you’re having your fourth child, this is spot-on—this name of Greek origin means “born fourth.”
152. Alora — With African origins, this moniker means “my dream,” and was just added to the top 1,000 girls’ names in 2018.
153. Marlowe — A girl’s name of English origin meaning “driftwood,” you can also switch up the spelling with Marlo and Marlow.
154. Valencia — Meaning “bravery,” this location-inspired option is beautiful and rare—it was listed at #1,692 in popularity in 2018.
155. Kinsley — “King’s meadow,” this is of English origin.
156. Brielle — This feminine choice is of French origin meaning “hunting grounds.”
157. Ivy — Short and sweet, the name of Old English origin refers to an ivy plant, but also represents fidelity.
158. Emery — A gender-neutral selection of German origin meaning “industrious.”
159. Athena — Known through Greek mythology as the daughter of Zeus, she was the goddess of wisdom, skill, and warfare.
160. Kataleya — A spelling variation of Cattleya (flower), this name jumped 164 spots between 2017-2018.
161. Saanvi — This name of Indian origin, seemingly synonymous with Hindu goddess Lakshmi, peaked in popularity at #846 eight years ago, in 2011.
162. Riya — A Hindu name meaning “singer” in Sanskrit, it was ranked at #904 on the list of the top 1,000 baby girl names in 2010.
163. Rainey — This is a name fit for a queen (“queen” is literally its meaning), and in the last 10 years, the highest ranking it ever ascended to was #2,803.
164. Emerald — Named after a green gemstone (of French origin), your daughter will have the perfect birthstone (even if she isn’t born in May!).
165. Egypt — This name is obviously the same as the country in Africa, and has been steadily on the rise in America since 2013 (it moved up 451 spots from that year until 2018!).
166. Ellison — Originally meaning “son of Ellis,” this name is also an alternative spelling of Allison, which is of Scottish origin meaning “noble.” The E-take on the name made it to the top 1,000 girl’s names when it hit #950 in 2013.
167. Magdalena — A name of Greek origin meaning “woman from Magdala.” It’s synonymous with the second half of Mary Magdalene‘s name—a biblical woman from the area of Magdala.
168. Oaklee — An outdoorsy girl, for sure—this name means “meadow of oak trees.”
169. Mylah — This is an English girl’s name meaning “soldier” (we’re getting Mulan vibes!).
170. Jaslynn — The meaning of this French and Persian-origin moniker is “jasmine” (another potential name choice!).
171. Bexley — Named after a suburb of Columbus, this was ranked at #903 in 2018.
172. Zion — A Hebrew name meaning “highest point,” this refers to a biblical location that can be used for girls and boys alike.
173. Selene — Less frequently used/heard than the Latin-variation Selena, this name of Greek origin means “moon goddess.”
174. Meilani — A name of American origin meaning “heavenly flower.” Other similar names include Milani and Leilani.
175. Luella — Due around the holidays? This moniker of Old English origin means “famous elf.” This is a great option if you like the popular Luna (currently at #10), but want something more one-of-a-kind.
176. Vienna — An elegant girl’s name of Latin origin, based on Austria’s capitol.
177. Emmaline — “Peaceful home” is the meaning of this variation that’s similar to names such as Emeline, Emily, Emma, Emmeline, etc.
178. Abril — This Spanish and Portuguese word for “April” hit its peak at #438(!) in 2007, and remained in the top 1,000 girls’ names throughout most of the last decade.
179. Paloma — “Dove,” of Spanish origin.
180. Aminah — This Arabic name that means “truthful” has been growing rather consistently in the United States throughout recent years and in 2017, it even reached #887 on the chart.
181. Chana — A variation of Channah and Hannah, this name means “moon; grace.”
182. Noor — A name of Arabic origin meaning “light.”
183. Danica — Wake-ups sound lovely with “the morning star,” which is of Slavic origin.
184. Reagan — Traditionally known as an Irish surname meaning “little ruler,” this is now a growing girls’ (and boys’) name—hovering inside and just outside of the top 100 girls’ names throughout the last 10 years. Other variations include Regan and Raegan.
185. Opal — A name of Hindu and Sanskrit origin meaning “gem, jewel,” this was extremely popular in the United States in the early 1900s and has been making major strides in its comeback every year since 2010.
186. Celia — “Heavenly,” of Latin origin.
187. Rayne — Unisex, but a variant of Raina and Rayna, meaning “counsel; song.”
188. Frankie — This has been in the top 1,000 girls’ names since 2015, meaning “from France,” and is a diminutive of Frances.
189. Paisleigh — Based on the Scottish-origin Paisley which means “church.”
190. Tinsley — Originally an English surname meaning “Tynni’s meadow,” this moniker joined the top 1,000 list in 2016 and has continued to grow in popularity ever since.
191. Milena — A name of Czech origin (and Mila Kunis‘ actual full first name!) meaning “love, warmth, grace.”
192. Aubriella — Considered a hybrid of Aubrey and Ella, this made it to #760 in 2018.
193. Sky — Darling for dreamers—exactly as it seems, this name of Scottish origin means “sky.”
194. Dalary — A modern-invented name, it popped up in 2014 and has been in the top 1,000 girls’ names since.
195. Calliope — This name of Greek origin means “beautiful voice,” and lends itself to the nickname Callie (Dr. Callie Torres ringing any bells, Grey’s Anatomy fans?).
196. Romina — The feminine, Latin origin take on “Roman.”
197. Rylan — An Irish name meaning “island meadow.”
198. Nala — This Disney-inspired name (from The Lion King) first popped up in prominence in the United States after the movie’s release in 1994, and since 2014, it has been in the top 1,000 names.
199. Ansley — “From the pasture land of the noble,” of English origin.
200. Meadow — A description of low-lying grassland, this nature-themed name has remained in the girls’ top 1,000 names since 2001.
201. Lyra — “Lyre” (a stringed instrument), of Greek origin.
202. Noa — A variant of Noah, this name of Hebrew origin means “rest, comfort.”
203. Briar — While its meaning is “a thorny patch,” many love using this name as a nod to Sleeping Beauty‘s alias Briar Rose.
204. Farren — “Adventurous,” of English origin.
205. Stevie — Related to the Greek name Stephanie, which means “garland, crown.”
206. Poppy — “Red flower,” of Latin origin.
207. Darby — This Irish, Norse origin name means “free from envy,” which represents a virtue that many hope their children will exhibit.
208. Lennox — A Scottish origin name meaning “elm grove,” it has been on the rise since 2010.
209. Yara — Drawing some similarities to Tara, Kara, or Sara, this precious name of Arabic and Brazilian origin means “small butterfly.”
210. Ariadne — “Most holy,” of Greek origin.
211. Jessamy — Rare to hear in the United States currently, this name meaning “jasmine flower” is a unique substitution for Jasmine and Jessica/Jessie.
212. Noemi — A variant of Naomi, this Latin take means “my delight,” which will for sure describe your baby girl!
213. Sariah — “Princess,” of Hebrew origin.
214. Tenley — A name of English origin meaning “burnt clearing.”
215. Clementine — Oh my darlin’, this three-syllable French and Latin name means “mild, merciful.”
216. Hunter — Jumping 270 spots on the charts in 2013, this girls’ name denoting “one who hunts” has had a fairly steady presence, although it was originally more popular for boys.
217. Aniya — “Creative,” of Hebrew origin.
218. Zariyah — Believed to have three possible origins: The Arabic Zara, which means “flower;” the Hebrew Azaria, meaning “God has helped;” or the Russian Zaria, meaning “sunrise, dawn.”
219. Kadence — Related to the Latin name Cadence, this means “with rhythm.”
220. Kenna — An American, feminine take on the Irish name Kenneth, meaning “fire born; good-looking.”
221. Annika — A Swedish take on Anna, meaning “grace, favored.”
222. Royal — This reigning-themed moniker has so far hit its peak in 2016 at #628 on the American charts.
223. Laney — “Torch,” of English origin.
224. Khaleesi — Taken from the fictional language in Game of Thrones, this roughly means “queen” (the title of Daenerys Targaryen) and in 2018, was #549 for the top girls’ names.
225. Saige — The name is of Latin origin and means “wise.”
226. Wynter — A modern-take on this colder season, this spelling has been gaining popularity consistently since 2012.
227. Harlee — Updated from Harley, this name of English origin means “the long field.”
228. Sloane — Talk about girl power—this name of Irish origin means “raider.”
229. Remy — A French name depicting someone from the (also French) city of Rheims.
230. Sutton — “From the southern homestead,” of English origin. So charming!
231. Dallas — Not just a city in Texas, this is also an Irish origin moniker meaning “skilled” (and you bet she will be!).
232. Charli — The origin of this name (also spelled Charlie, Charley, Charlee, Charleigh, etc.) means “free man.”
233. Esme — A name of French, Persian origin meaning “esteemed, beloved.” And this can be used as the short-form of Esmeralda.
234. Kynlee — A spelling variant of Kinley, this means “fair haired viking” and is of Irish origin.
235. Mariam — This name is of Greek origin and means “beloved.” Want something similar? There’s also Miriam, Maryam, and Amelia.
236. Liberty — Meaning “freedom,” this patriotic option has been one of the top 600 baby girl names throughout the last ten years.
237. Nia — A name of Welsh origin meaning “purpose, bright.” We can’t think of a better description of what a baby brings to a parent!
238. Wren — This is actually a type of very small songbird!
239. Piper — A peppy-sounding name of English origin denoting a pipe player—this has been in the top 100 girls’ names since 2012!
240. Saylor — While this could easily be explained as a different spelling of the title “sailor,” it is also an occupational name of medieval German origin for “rope-maker.”
241. Emely — A modern respelling of the English name Emily, which means “rival” out of its Latin origin.
242. Amabel — The meaning of this name corresponds with how every parent tends to feel about their newborn—that they’re “beautiful and lovable.” Mabel is a shortening of this name.
243. Harlow — “Army,” of English origin (who run the world?).
244. Magnolia — This name of French origin means “from the flower.”
245. Zuri — A girl’s name of African, Kiswahili origin meaning “good, beautiful.”
246. Phoenix — This name of Greek origin means “dark red.”
247. Evie — This choice of Latin, Hebrew, and Norman origin has another super-relevant, lovely meaning: “Life.” It can also be short for Evelyn.
248. Alaska — This baby girl name of Native American origin means “great land,” which makes sense for the American state that shares its name.
249. Rylie — A feminine variant of the unisex name Riley, this name is of old Irish and Gaelic origins, meaning “courageous, valiant.”
250. Aspen — Named from aspen trees, this was one of the top 300 baby girl names in 2018.
251. Saffron — It means “yellow flower.”
252. Juniper — A name of Latin origin meaning “young”—may your little one always be young at heart!
253. Cleo — “Glory,” of English origin.
254. Talia — This moniker is of Hebrew origin meaning “gentle dew from heaven; by the water.”
255. Elsie — From the Hebrew Elisheba, this means “oath of God,” but it can also be a quirky, shortened version of Chelsea, Kelsey, etc.
256. Ember — The “smoldering remains of a fire,” this could also be a variation on Amber, which is a “reddish yellow gemstone.”
257. Cosette — We’re already obsessed with this choice, which means “little thing,” and was a nickname used in Victor Hugo‘s Les Miserables.
258. Vera — An option of Russian origin meaning “faith.”
259. Beatrix — This moniker means “she who brings happiness,” and while it’s come pretty close, it hasn’t made it to the top 1,000 baby girls’ names within the last decade.
260. River — A beautiful, nature-based choice—this has been in the top 300 names since 2016.
261. Thea — Meaning “goddess,” this potentially-shorter-form of Althea, Mathea, and/or Dorothea is of Greek origin.
262. Blakely — It means “dark wood or clearing”—we’re into the creative twist on Blake!
263. Gemma — “Precious stone,” this name of Latin origin can also be spelled Jemma.
264. Alivia — This unique spelling is still in the top 300 girls’ names, but it’s definitely less common than Olivia (meaning “olive tree”) which has held the #2 spot for years.
265. Sawyer — Another popular unisex name, this means “woodcutter.”
266. Parker — Originally known as “park keeper,” this was an occupational last name.
267. Presley — “Priest’s meadow,” of English origin.
268. Peyton — This name of English origin means “fighting-man’s estate” (we would add, “or fighting-woman’s).
269. Willa — A name of German origin that means “resolute protection.” Similar to the ever-growing name Willow.
270. Mina — This excellent option is of German origin, meaning “love.”
271. Julieta — A name of Spanish origin, similar to the English Juliet and French Juliette, meaning “youthful.”
272. Etta — A (super-jazzy!) French name meaning “keeper of the hearth,” it actually comes from the longer-form Henriette.
273. Lia — A Greek name meaning “bearer of good news,” it is a different spelling than the more-common Leah.
274. Collins — This was typically a surname derived from Nicholas or Colin, but it made huge leaps on the top girls’ names list around 2010-2011 and was charted at #514 in 2018.
275. Holland — Fittingly, this name of Dutch origin (that means “wooded land”), also represents two provinces in the Netherlands.
276. Sunny — It means “brilliant, of the sun.”
277. Davina — A girl’s name of Scottish and Hebrew origin meaning “beloved,” as the feminine form of David.
278. Siobhan — Pronounced “Sha-vonne,” this is a name of Irish origin meaning “gracious.”
279. Arlette — Small but mighty—this powerful moniker of French origin means “lion of God.”
280. Edie — It means “rich gift”—sounds about right!
281. Aubrianna — Seemingly a hybrid of Aubrey and Anna, this means “noble, gracious.”
282. Taya — A rare name of Japanese origin meaning “young; valley field,” this sweet moniker only made it onto the top 1,000 baby girls’ names twice in recent years, (#981 in 2015 and #945 in 2009).
283. Elin — Someone will probably be feelin’ good with this Welsh name’s meaning: “Most beautiful woman!”
284. Kensington — Suggestive of royalty, this English name is also a district in London.
285. Luz — A name of Spanish and Latin origin meaning “light.”
286. Dixie — Meaning “tenth,” or “from the south in the U.S.,” this cool chick name most recently peaked in 2011, charting at #848.
287. Marleigh — “Marshy meadow, pleasant wood,” this name can also look like Marley, Marlee, etc.
287. Giana — An Italian baby name meaning “God is gracious.”
288. Bryleigh — An Americanized combination (most likely of Bryan and Leigh), it means “gracious, strong.”
289. Aurelia — A feminine take on the Latin family name Aurelius, meaning “golden.”
290. Chaya — It means “life,” of Hebrew and Yiddish origin.
291. Lore — This beautiful name meaning “flower,” is extremely uncommon—its most recent peak was at #4,984 in 2010, and in 2017, it was all the way down to #20,220 on the charts.
292. Zoie — Another emphasis on “life,” (so appropriate with a newborn!), this one is of Greek origin. Similar spellings include Zoe and Zoey.
293. Addy — Technically termed “son of Adam,” it’s more likely to be a shortened-version of the feminine Addison or Adalynn).
294. Delaney — A rebel-type name of Gaelic origin, this means “descendant of the challenger.”
295. Birdie — Your own little bird would be helping this name land (or nest) on the top 1,000 list—it’s been getting closer and closer every year (#1,330 in 2018)!
296. Onyx — This black gemstone shows that your little lady can be strong and girly all at once!
297. Kira — You may need to treat her like a princess with this Russian origin name, meaning “throne!”
298. Stella — “Star,” of Latin origin.
299. Penelope — This four-syllable moniker is of Greek origin, and means “weaver.”
300. Erina — If you have Irish in your blood, or really love the country, this name of Gaelic origin actually means “Ireland!”
Craving even more inspiration? Here are 50 celebrity-inspired baby names that are predicted to be super-popular in 2020!
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