313 gender-neutral, unisex, and nonbinary names for Team Green

53 unique unisex names

What makes these names unique, you might ask? They haven't been seen in the top 500 baby names in the United States in at least two decades – if ever.

Alix

Alix is a French variation of the name Alice. This name shares roots with the German word for "nobility." It could also be considered a variation of Alex, which is short for Alexander and means "defender of men" in Greek.

Azure

Azure is the color that describes a cloudless sky. The word has a long and ancient history beginning in the Turkestani region where lapis lazuli, a blue stone used in dyes, was collected.

Beck

Beck can be a shortened version of Beckett or Rebecca, or simply a sweet, gender-neutral name all on its own. It comes from an Old English word meaning "brook" or "stream."

Blaise

Blaise can be traced loosely back to a Latin word that means "lisping."

Blythe

Blythe is derived from blithe, an Old English word meaning "cheerful" or "kind."

Brennan

Brennan comes from the Irish name Braonan, which means "moisture" or "drop."

Bram

Bram is short for Abraham, a Hebrew name that means "father of many" or "high father."

Bryn

Bryn was originally a masculine Welsh name meaning "hill." Repurposed for unisex use, it's sometimes spelled Brynn.

Campbell

Campbell comes from the Gaelic word meaning "crooked mouth." It's a popular surname, as well as the name of a Scottish Highland clan.

Chandler

Chandler comes from the French word for a candlemaker, chandelier, and is commonly seen as both a surname and a gender-neutral first name.

Coby

Coby is a nickname for Jacob, which comes from Hebrew and means "heel grabber" or "supplanter," after the biblical figure who took his older twin brother's birthright.

Darby

Stemming from the word Derby – as both a last name and the English county Derbyshire – Darby literally translates to "deer park."

Darryl

English in origin by way of the Norman-French, Darryl is a variant of Darrell, a surname for someone from Airelle in France.

Denver

Although most American parents know of Denver as a city in Colorado, it was originally an English surname meaning "Dane's ford."

Desi

Desi is commonly used as a term for a person from Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi descent. It's also a nickname for names beginning with "Des-," like Desmond, which comes from a Gaelic name meaning "from south Munster," or Desiree, a French name meaning "desired."

Dion

Dion is a French name that originally comes from the Greek element Dio, meaning "Zeus."

Echo

Echo isn't just a word that means reverberating sound, it's also the name of a mythic Greek nymph who fell in love and lost everything but her voice.

Egypt

The name of the country of Egypt actually comes from the Greek word Aigyptos, which means "temple of the soul of Ptah," the Egyptian god of creation. It was originally one of the names of the Egyptian city Memphis, but the Greeks co-opted it as the name of the entire nation.

Fallon

Fallon comes from the Irish surnames O Fallamhain or O Falluin, and means "leader" or "descended from a ruler."

Flynn

Flynn comes from the Irish surname O Floinn, which means "descendant of Flann." Flann itself translates into "red," "ruddy," or "red-haired."

Gracen

Gracen is a fanciful spelling of Grayson, an Old English surname that means "son of the gray-haired man" or "son of the steward." It could also be considered an elaboration of Grace.

Gray

If you prefer a shorter name that means "gray-haired," you can stick with just Gray (or Grey) and drop the "son of" prefix.

Indiana

Indiana has mixed origins, but is generally considered to be a term that originated in the United States and means "land of Indians," referring to the Native Americans who originally inhabited the land.

Jagger

Jagger comes from an English occupational word meaning "carter," referring to someone who transported goods via carts for a living.

Jett

Add the word "black" onto the trendy name Jett, and you've also got its meaning: a deep, dark shade of black.

Jody

When used as a unisex name, Jody can originate from a host of different names, including Judith or Jude, both of which are rooted in Hebrew and mean "praised."

Kelly

Kelly is an anglicized version of the Irish name Ceallach, which could have a few different meanings, including "bright-haired," "strife," and "church."

Kerry

In contrast to Kelly, Kerry means "dark-haired" or "little dark one," and refers to the descendants of Ciar or Ciarraige, an early Irish tribe.

Kimball

Kimball originates as a surname for someone who lived near Great and Little Kimble in Buckinghamshire, England. It's rooted in Old English and means "royal hill."

Kirby

Kirby is another location-based name from Old English, meaning "from the church village."

Lael

Lael means "of God" in Hebrew.

Lennox

Lennox can be traced back to 1174 in Scotland, where it was originally stylized as Leuenaichs, then Levenax. It's thought to mean "place of the elms."

Loren

Pronounced like the classic girls' name Lauren but with a more unisex spelling, Loren is a Latin word for "laurel" or "from the laurel tree," a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome.

Mead

Mead is most commonly associated with a fermented beverage made from honey, but it's also an Old English word meaning "meadow."

Monroe

Monroe is an Irish-Scottish surname that means "from the mouth of the Roe," a river in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland.

Murphy

Murphy is an extremely common Irish last name, originating from O Murchadha, or "descendant of Murchadh," a name that means "sea warrior."

Neely

Neely is a shortened version of the Irish last name McNeilly or McNeely, which means "son of the poet."

Nemesis

In Greek mythology, Nemesis is the goddess of vengeance or retribution, but with common usage in modern times (being someone's "archnemesis," for example), we think this name serves as a bold, authoritative moniker for anyone.

Paget

Paget is an English surname that means "small page" (as in an attendant or servant), but this name originally gets its meaning from the Greek word paidion, meaning "boy."

Prosper

Prosper comes from the Latin word prosperus, meaning "fortunate" or "successful." The English verb comes from the same root.

Raleigh

Raleigh is a surname from Great Britain, meaning "deer's meadow" or "woodland clearing."

Robin

Most people will think of the backyard bird that announces the arrival of spring when they hear your child is named Robin – but it's also an archaic nickname for Robert, a Germanic name "bright, famous one."

Sable

Sable comes from the English word for "black," but has Slavic origins as the name of a mammal with black fur native to northern Eurasia.

Seneca

Seneca refers to both an Indigenous American tribe in upstate New York and an ancient Roman philosopher.

Seven

In addition to having many numerical meanings of significance (i.e. being lucky or referring to Biblical completion or perfection), Seven is a Turkish word with a beautiful meaning all on its own: "loving."

Stacy

Stacy is a nickname-name with disputed origin. It could come from the Greek name Eustace, which means "fruitful" or "abundance," usually in reference to crops like grapes, grain, or corn; or it could come from Anastasia, a Greek name meaning "resurrection."

Taran

Taran goes all the way back to Celtic mythology. It's derived from Taranis, the god of thunder. Taran is also a Ukrainian and Polish name that means "battering ram," and was given as a nickname to men with powerful builds. 

Temple

Temple comes from a Latin word meaning "consecrated ground," or, more metaphorically, a "place of divine presence."

Tracy

Tracy has multiple origins. It's a Norman surname for someone who lived near a place called Tracy in France. It's the anglicized version of the Gaelic surname O Treasaigh, meaning "descendant of someone warlike." And, in more modern times, it's a nickname for Theresa, a Greek name of uncertain meaning.

Valor

Valor dates back to the 1300s and means "bravery" or "courage." It's rooted in the Latin word valere, meaning "to be strong."

Vic

Vic could be short for Victor or Victoria, or a sweet name on all its own. However you come to it, Vic is rooted in Latin and means "champion" or "conqueror" (literally, a victor).

West

West is a directional name that sounds modern and trendy, but actually has a simple English origin: "from the west," or "west wind." 

Yael

Yael, a biblical name also sometimes also spelled Jael, is the Hebrew word for "mountain goat."

54 vintage unisex names

These old-fashioned names were more popular 100 years ago than they are today – but that doesn't mean we should leave them in the past. 

Afton

In Swedish, Afton means "afternoon" or "evening," but Afton is also a river in Scotland, giving this lovely unisex name a potential double meaning. 

Arden

Arden is a British surname with a decidedly posh feel to it. This could be explained by the name's etymology, which connects it to a Celtic word that means "high" or "lofty."

Ariel

Though people often think of the cartoon mermaid when they hear the name Ariel, it's actually a bold unisex name, deriving from a Hebrew phrase meaning "lion of God."

Atlas

In Greek mythology, Atlas was the god of strength and endurance, known for carrying the literal and figurative weight of the world on his shoulders. His name is traditionally said to mean "the bearer (of the heavens)" in Greek, though it's also been tied to a Greek word meaning "mountain."

August

August comes from the Latin word augere, which means "to increase," and is more literally translated as a name that means "great, magnificent, or venerable."

Blair

Blair is a Scottish word meaning "plain" or "field" (specifically a battlefield) and was a boys' name long before it became popular for girls.

Brett

Brett comes from a British surname for someone who was a Breton, a people group native to the Brittany region of France.

Carey

Carey is often considered a shortened version of the Gaelic last name O'Ciardha, which means "descendant of a dark-haired person." Carey is also a surname used by people who lived near the River Cary, where Cary is thought to be tied to a Welsh word meaning "pleasant."

Carmine

From the Latin, Carmine is an Italian name that means "song," but there are other meanings, too: Carmine is also a bright-red color, and the word comes from the same Arabic root as the English word "crimson."

Curtis

Curtis comes from the Old French term courtois, the same root as the name Cortez, and means "polite" or "courteous." 

Dale

Dale is yet another geographical feature name. Dale means "valley," and was originally a surname for someone who lived in a dale.

Darcy

From the Irish surname O'Dorchaidhe, Darcy means "descendant of the dark one." But it also has French origins, as the surname D'Arcy, used by someone from the Arcy region of northern France.

Dell

Dell comes from the Old English word del, which means "meadow," "small valley," or "glen."

Dorian

There's no evidence that the name Dorian existed before Oscar Wilde used it in his novel The Portrait of Dorian Gray – but it's also uncertain where Wilde got his inspiration for the name. It may come from the Latin name Dorianus, which comes from the Greek Doreius and referred to a tribe of people who lived in the Peloponnesian region. 

Eddie

Eddie can stand on its own, but can also be a nickname for Edward, Edwina, or Edith. Each of these names contains the Old English word ead, which means "prosperity" or "wealth."

Everett

Everett is rooted in the Old English name Everard. This no-nonsense name means "brave as a boar."

Ezra

Ezra is a biblical name that comes from a Hebrew word meaning "helper."

Florian

Florian is an abbreviated version of the Roman name Florianus, which takes its meaning from a Latin word meaning "flowering" or "blossoming."

Frankie

Frankie started out as a nickname for a few similar names: Frank, Francis, and Francine, all of which are rooted in a Late Latin name meaning "from France."

Freddie

Freddie, also spelled Freddy, originated as a short name for the Germanic-rooted name Frederick, which means "peaceful ruler." On its own, Freddie is tied to the Germanic word frid, meaning "peace."

Galen

From the Greek, Galen means "calm." It also has historical significance: In the second century, Claudius Galenus was a Greco-Roman physician who played an important role in developing the fields of anatomy and medicine.

Gene

Gene started out as a nickname for Eugene. It comes from a Greek word meaning "well-born" or "noble."

Greer

Greer is a Scottish surname that means "watchful" and is a contracted version of the name Gregor. It's originally rooted in the Greek name Gregorios.

Harley

Harley either means "hare's meadow" or "stony woodland clearing" in Old English, depending on the location, and was a popular given name in 1880, two decades before Harley-Davidson motorcycles came on the scene.

Hollis

Hollis saw peak use in 1908. An English surname, it's thought to be a geographical name referring to "one who lives near holly trees."

Ira

Ira means "watchful" in Hebrew, and was the name of one of King David's warriors in the Old Testament. In some Polynesian cultures, though, Ira is the goddess of the sky.

Isa

Isa is usually considered a nickname for Isabel, the Spanish version of Elizabeth, which is rooted in a Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath." But Isa is also the Arabic version of Jesus, whose name means "God is salvation."

Jerry

Jerry is a nickname-name short for any number of names starting with "Jer-" or "Ger-," including Jeremy, Gerald, Jerome, and Gerard – all of which have different origins and meanings. 

Jo

Jo was considered a term of endearment in Old Scotland, though it's also a nickname for names beginning with "Jo-," like Joseph or Joanne. Jo March from Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women has had a large influence on this tiny name's enduring popularity.

Jules

Jules is a shortened version of several names, like Julian, Julia, and Juliet – all of which come from the same Roman name, Julius. The name's origins are uncertain, but it's thought to be tied to a Latin word meaning "youthful" or to Jupiter, the Roman king of the gods.

Landry

Landry is a surname with French and English origins that will give any new baby a big boost of confidence: it means "ruler" and "strength of the land."

Lee

Lee, in nautical terms, is the side of the ship that is sheltered from the wind. This name comes from a word that means "sheltered" in many languages, but also from an Old English word that means "forest clearing."

Leslie

Leslie has roots in Scotland, where it's the name of a region and a clan, and means "holly garden."

Lynn

Lynn comes from the Gaelic word linn, which translates to "pool stream."

Marion

People often think of Marion as a feminine name, but there was a period of time when it was just as common to see it given to boys. It originates as a French nickname for Marie, but also as a form of the Latin name Marianus, which is thought to be connected to Mars, the Roman god of war.

Nat

Nat is short for Natalie, a French name meaning "Christmas Day," and for Nathan and Nathaniel, both Hebrew names meaning "God has given."

Odell

Odell is what's known as an "ornamental name," created around the 1700s when the British middle class began to make up their own surnames. It reached peak popularity in 1922.

Ollie

Ollie is short for Oliver, a name with contested origins. It could derive from Latin and simply mean "olive tree" – or it could be an altered version of the Old Norse name Oleifr, which means "ancestral relic."

Otis

Otis has roots in Ireland (Ott), France (Ode), and Germany (Aud), but it has always meant "wealth" or "prosperity."

Parrish

Parrish is a surname that comes from the Old French word paroisse, which means part of the territory of a church (it's also why a church congregation is often referred to as a parish!).

Pat

Whether it's short for Patrick or Patricia or a cute vintage name all on its own, Pat means "noble." It comes from the Latin word patrician, which was used to describe high-class Romans in ancient times.

Perry

Perry sounds like it should be short for something, but other than Peregrine, there aren't many names that abbreviate to Perry. Instead, this name has its own story: From the English word pirige, it translates into pear tree; from the Latin word peregrinus, it takes on the meaning of "pilgrim" or "traveler." 

Randy

As a nickname for Randall or Randolph, Randy is distinctly masculine, but on its own, Randy takes on a more unisex feel in line with other vintage unisex names like Eddie and Ricky. It has Norse origins and means "wolf" or "shield."

Rene

Originating from the Latin word renatus, Rene (also spelled Renee) means "reborn."

Ricky

In French, the name Richard means "powerful ruler," but you don't have to limit yourself to Ricky as a nickname – or even as a boys' name.

Sandy

Although it seems like a stretch, Sandy is usually considered a diminutive form of Alexander or Alexandra, which take their meaning – "defender of men" – from Greek.

Sasha

Interestingly, Sasha is also a nickname derived from Alexander or Alexandra and means "defender of men." Sasha has origins in Eurasia and has been popular among people from Russia and Ukraine for decades.

Shawn

Shawn can be spelled a myriad of ways, but something about the "aw" spelling gives it a uniquely unisex quality. Shawn is an anglicized version of Sean, itself the Irish form of John, which originates in Hebrew and means "God is gracious."

Sidney

Sidney translates to "dweller by the well-watered land" in Old English. Sydney is a popular variation, and it also happens to be the name of one of Australia's largest cities.

Sterling

For a name with striking, eye-catching appeal, look no further than Sterling: It comes from English and means "of high quality" or "valuable."

Terry

Terry is an anglicized version of the French name Thierry, which comes from the Germanic name Theodoric and means "ruler of the people." Terry is also sometimes a nickname for Theresa, a Greek name of uncertain meaning.

Toby

Toby is a shortened form of Tobias, which comes from Hebrew and means "God is good." 

Wallace 

Wallace is a Norman French name meaning "foreigner."

Winslow

Winslow is a surname meaning "Wine's hill," Wine originally being an Old English given name.

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These names are relatively new to the baby name scene: They only started ranking in the top 500 names in the 2000s.

Ainsley

Ainsley is an Old English surname that means "solitary meadow" or "hermitage."

Asher

Asher means "fortunate" and "happy" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Asher was a son of Jacob and leader of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. 

Aspen

Aside from being a well-known skiing destination in Colorado, Aspen is an English name that means "shaking tree."

Bailey

Bailey is a modern name with several possible meanings, but all originate as an English surname. It was used an an occupational surname for someone who was a bailiff; as a locational name for someone who lived near a city fortification; and as a geographical surname for someone who lived near Bailey in Lancashire, where the name means "berry clearing."

Bellamy

Bellamy takes the prize for the most meaningful name. With Norman origins, this name comes from French and means "beautiful friend."

Bentley

Bentley was borrowed from an Old English surname meaning "grassy clearing."

Bodhi

This Sanskrit name means "awakening" or "enlightenment," and while it's traditionally been given to boys, Bodhi is the exact kind of name that can break the gender rules.

Collins

Collins is the most modern variant of this name, which can be traced back to Colin, a pet name for Nicholas. The Latin and Greek translation for Nicholas is "victory of the people."

Easton

Easton has a fairly obvious meaning: As an English surname, it means "east town" or "from an Eastern place."

Ember

Ember nowadays is a vocabulary word meaning "burning coal" and "hot ashes." But it's also a variation of the Old English surname Imber, which means "one who resides by a pool."

Emery

Emery is a sweet and trendy name that comes from the German name Emmerich, which means "brave and powerful."

Finley

Finley is a Scottish name that comes from the Gaelic name Fionnlagh, meaning "fair-haired" or "fair hero."

Gael

Gael is a modern translation of a word that means "Gaelic-speaking person" in Latin. This modern unisex name is a far less common variation of the name Gail, which is a nickname for Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning "the father's exultation."

Holland

Holland entered the top 1,000 baby names in the U.S. in 2014, but it's not as trendy as Paris and London. It means "wooded land" in Dutch.

Jax

Jax is a modern variant of Jack, which started out as a nickname for John, which comes from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious."

Jordan

Jordan is a place name, popular due to the biblical association with the River Jordan. It's rooted in Hebrew and means "flowing down."

Journey

Journey comes from the French term journee, meaning "a day's work" or "a day's length."

Kai

Parents looking for a worldly, gender-neutral name can stop at Kai: With no less than four possible origins – including Welsh, Japanese, Hawaiian, and Dutch – this name could mean anything from "earth" to "ocean" to "rejoice," depending on the origin you choose.

Kendall

Kendall is a British surname that was used to refer to someone from the region of Kent, known for its greenery and gardens. It means "from the Kent River valley."

Lane

Lane means "narrow passageway" or "strip of road" and was used to denote someone who lived in or near those places in Old English.

London

London's origins are somewhat unknown, which is surprising considering its notoriety as a city in England. Possible meanings from the English include "city in the grove" and "wild hill," as well as a derivative of Londinium, the name the ancient Romans originally gave to the English city.

Marley

Marley is an English name that means "pleasant meadow." 

Paxton

Paxton is a surname that means "peaceful town" in Old English, and has recently grown in popularity as a first name (maybe because it lends itself to such a cool nickname in Pax, which literally means "peace" in Latin). 

Nova

Nova quite literally translates to "new" in several languages, originally Latin.

Onyx 

Onyx is a type of gemstone, but the word itself comes from the Latin word for "claw."

Paris

Paris, France is the city of love, but the name itself actually comes from the Latin word for the city's original inhabitants, the Parisii, who were members of a Gaulish tribe during the time of the Roman Empire.

Phoenix

Most people associate Phoenix with the mythological bird signifying resurrection and rebirth, which makes it a perfect choice for a unisex name symbolizing power. 

Presley

Despite having distinctly American connotations thanks to Elvis, Presley is actually a British name meaning "the priest's meadow."

Reign

Reign is a trending word name referring to the period of time a monarch or spiritual leader rules or stays in position. This name first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name list in 2016.

Ridge

Ridge is an adventurous name, a geographical term referring to an elevated crest of land with long steeply sloping hillsides on either side.

Rowan

Rowan comes from an Old Irish name meaning "little red-haired one." It has increased in popularity for both genders beginning in the early 2000s.

Ryder

Ryder is a stylized version of Rider, a surname meaning "mounted messenger" or "mounted warrior." It came into popularity in the late '90s for boys, but lends itself perfectly to unisex use.

Shiloh

Shiloh may be a variant on the Hebrew word shalom, which means "to be peaceful." 

Sloan

Sloan (also spelled Sloane) comes from the Old Irish name Sluaghadh, which means "raid" or "expedition." It's a truly old name with a modern sound.

Taylor

Taylor has long been an occupational surname, coming from the Latin word taliare, "to cut." European languages evolved the verb into variations on tailor, a person who tailors clothing.

Teagan

From Irish or Welsh, Teagan means "lovely."

26 rare unisex names

These rare names haven't appeared in the top 1,000 baby names in the U.S. in at least 20 years – and many have never ranked.

Aslan

Aslan translates to "lion" or "brave man" in Turkish, so it makes sense that it's the name of the fictional lion in C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia series. 

Arwyn

Arwyn (also spelled Arwen) is most well-known as the name of Arwen Undomiel, the elven love of Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The meaning of the name is disputed – in Welsh, it's said to mean "greatly blessed," though author J.R.R. Tolkien has said the name means "noble maiden" in Sindarin, the elven language he created for his books. 

Bishop

Bishop is a surname from the vocabulary word for a church leader. It's rooted in Latin and Greek words meaning "watcher" or "overseer."

Bronte

Bronte means "thunder" in Greek, and is the name of the Greek goddess of thunder.

Cove

Cove comes from the Old English word cofa, which means "enclosed chamber" or "creek inlet."

Denali

Denali is the name of an Alaskan mountain, the highest peak in the United States. An Indigenous name, it means "high" or "tall" in the Koyukon language.

Ellery

Ellery is a modern take on the medieval name Hilary. From the Latin word hilaris, it means "cheerful" – the same root as for the vocabulary word "hilarious."

Ender

The name Ender has Turkish origins and comes from the Arabic word andar, which means "extremely rare." (A fitting meaning for a name that's rare itself!)

Ever

Ever comes from the Old English word aefre, which translates to "at any time" or "always."

Fable

Fable is part of the ever-growing word name trend. This name comes from a Latin word fabula, meaning "a story with a lesson."

Flash

Flash literally means "a sudden burst of flame or light," but in Middle English, it referred to a person who lived near a marshy area or pool of water.

Fortune

In line with other trendy, aspirational names like Legend and Reign, Fortune is a unique but logical choice for parents who want to bestow their child with a name that means "good luck" or "fate" in Latin.

Garnet

Garnet is an attractive color-inspired name. It means "dark red" in French and shares roots with the word pomegranate.

Gibson

Gibson is a perfect fit for folks looking for names that are trendy but still uncommon. In Gaelic, it means "son of Gilbert," Gilbert being an Old French name meaning "famous pledge."

Honor

Honor is a virtuous name that comes from Latin roots and carries a lot of meaning, including but not limited to "dignity, distinction, triumph, splendor, and glory."

Indigo

Indigo describes a hue somewhere between purple and blue. It's rooted in a Greek word meaning "blue dye" and "from India."

Innis

This Gaelic surname means "island" – a child named Innis will share their moniker with more than one island off the coasts of Ireland and Scotland.

Nix

Nix comes from the Greek goddess Nyx, goddess and personification of the night. But nix is also a vocabulary word meaning "nothing" or "none," from the German word nichts.

Quest

Quest comes from an Old French word meaning "the act of seeking or pursuit." Depending on the time and geographic region, it could also refer to an adventure or journey.

Quill

You may know of a quill as an English word for a feather used for writing with ink on paper, but Quill also has origins as the anglicized version of the Irish surname O'Coill, meaning "descendant of Coll," Coll being a name thought to mean "hazel tree."

Rogue

It's not a coincidence that a character from the X-Men comics shares this unique name: Rogue is a vocabulary word meaning "a mischievous person" or "a scoundrel."

Saige

If you've heard the expression "sage advice," then you can guess what the name Saige means! It comes from the Latin sapere and means "wise."

Sailor

Sailor is an increasingly popular first name that most likely originated from the historical occupational surname Saylor, given to people who worked on ships.

Slater

Slater is an occupational name for a person who makes or lays slate roofs. From the Old French word scalar, this name has a certain resourceful appeal.

Tempest 

Tempest has a turbulent meaning – "violent commotion" – related to the Latin word tempus.

Xanthe 

We get our name for the color yellow from the Greek word xanthos, so the name Xanthe means "yellow" or "bright."   

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Adi

Adi is a short, Hebrew-rooted name with a lot of meaning. It means "jewel," "ornament," and "my witness." In Sanskrit, it means "first" or "superior."

Ace

Ace comes from a Latin word meaning "unity." This hip name is associated with an unreturnable tennis serve, the lowest roll in dice, the highest playing cards, and a high mark on a test.

Ari

Ari has multiple possible meanings based on its origin: the most common one is Hebrew, where it means "lion," but it also means "eagle" in Old Norse.

Asa

Asa is an ancient name that means "healer" in Hebrew. 

Aura

Parents have named their babies Aura as long ago as the 1880s. This word-name is rooted in Latin, where it originally meant "breeze" or "the upper air." It took on a spiritual connotation in English in the 1800s.

Bex

Bex is a variant of the English surname Beck, meaning "stream," and a nickname for Rebecca, a Hebrew name of uncertain meaning.

Bri

Bri is an anglicized version of the Irish name Brighid, which means "the exalted one." It's also often a nickname for Brian or Brianna, which are rooted in Old Celtic and mean "high" or "noble." 

Cam

Cam is a neat, one-syllable name that means "orange fruit" in Vietnamese. It is most often used as a nickname for Cameron, a Scottish name meaning "crooked nose."

Cas

Cas can be a diminutive of Casper, Cassandra, or even Cassian, and each name gives Cas a different meaning. Casper comes from Persian and means "treasurer"; Cassandra means "shining upon man" in Greek; and Cassian means "empty" or "hollow" in Latin.

Clem

Clem is derived from the names Clement and Clementine, both rooted in Latin and meaning "merciful." This short nickname-name has never been in danger of overuse.

Dana

Dana is a variant of the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge." 

Dara

Dara comes from Mac Dara, an Irish name meaning "son of oak." But it could also be considered a variant of the Greek name Darius, which originally comes from the Persian name Darayavahush and means "possessing goodness."

Dex

Dex, short for Dexter, comes from a Latin root meaning "right-handed" or "auspicious." Interestingly, Dexter also was a Middle English name meaning "dyer" – as in someone who dyed fabrics for a living. 

Dom

As a shortened version of Dominic or Dominique, Dom is a stately Latin name meaning "belonging to the Lord."

Drew

Drew is most often thought of as a nickname for Andrew, a Greek name meaning "manly." But it's also a surname on its own with several meanings, including "to serve as a soldier" in ancient Germanic and "favorite lover" in Old French.

Eli

Eli is a name from the Old Testament. In Hebrew, it literally translates to "height."

Jay

Jay is a nickname for many names, including James or John, but it's also an Old French word for the type of bird (or person) who is always chatting.

Joss

Joss is typically a nickname for Jocelyn, a French name with interesting roots – it was originally a boys' name for someone who belonged to the Gauts, a Germanic tribe also known as the Goths or Geats. 

Jude

Jude means "praised" in Hebrew, and has plenty of variations aiding in its unisex appeal: Jude can be short for Judah for a boy or Judith for a girl (or a sweet, short name all on its own).

Kit

Kit can be short for two Greek names: Christopher, which means "Christ-bearer, " or Katherine, which means "pure."

Lou

Lou is the satisfying diminutive of the names Louise and Louis. In Europe, it stems from the Germanic name Ludwig and means "famous warrior." Lou is also significant in ancient Chinese cultures, as it was frequently used as a location name, and later, a surname.

Max

Maximillian, Maxwell, Maxine, or just Max: all names lead back to the Latin name Maximus, which means "greatest."

Mel

As a standalone name, Mel is a traditional Irish name borne by a medieval saint. But it's also a nickname for many names starting with "Mel-," like Melvin (which means "bad settlement" in French), Melissa (which means "honey bee" in Greek), and Melanie (which means "black" or "dark" in Greek).

Mo

Mo can be short for Maureen, which comes from the Irish version of Marie, or Maurice, which comes from a Latin name for someone who was a "Moor," a word used during the Middle Ages to describe a Muslim person living in Europe.

Neo

Neo is a prefix, meaning "young" or "new" in Latin.

Paz

Paz means "peace" in Spanish and Portuguese.

Val

Val can be a standalone name or a short name for Valerie or Valentin, both of which come from Latin and mean "strong, vigorous, and healthy."

Wynn 

Wynn is an Old English word that means "friend." It also means "blessed" or "fair" in Welsh.

Yoshi

For parents wanting to acknowledge any Japanese ancestry, Yoshi is a simple but appealing name that means "good."

Zen

Parenting is stressful, but giving your baby a name that literally means "state of peace" is one way to remind yourself to take everything one day at a time. Zen is a Chinese Buddhist school of thought that emphasizes meditation, and the word is ultimately rooted in a Sanskrit word meaning "thought" or "meditation."

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Andy

As an alternative to Andrew or Andrea, Andy is a playful-but-chic way to give your baby a name that means "brave," "manly," or "warrior" (from the Greek name Andreas).

Auden

Auden is thought to be a variant of Alden, a name rooted in Middle English with multiple meanings, including "old friend" or "half-Danish."

Avis

Avis is a Latin word meaning "bird." But as a name, Avis is a French form of the ancient Germanic name Aveza, which has uncertain meaning. 

Beckett

Beckett, from English and Irish origins, quite literally refers to a "small beak." Over time, it's come to mean any type of pointed feature or object.

Berlin

Berlin has uncertain origins, but it's thought to come from an old West Slavic word for "swamp," since the German city is located in a lowland, on the banks of the River Spree.

Brooklyn

One of the trendiest city names on this list, Brooklyn comes from the Dutch for "broken land," but is more casually considered to mean "pretty brook."

Cambria

Cambria was once the Latin name for the area encompassing Wales. It's rooted in the Welsh word combroges, meaning "compatriots."

Carter

Carter is an old British occupational surname originally given to people who used a cart to transport goods.

Cody

Cody is derived from an Old Irish surname that means "helpful one."

Dallas

Most people think of Texas when they hear the name Dallas, but it's actually Gaelic in origin and means "meadow," but specifically a meadow where cattle drovers and their herds would rest at night.

Denim

Denim is a French name, derived from the city of Nimes, where the fabric used to make jean clothing may have originated. It translates to "strong cloth."

Devin

You get your choice of meanings with Devin (also spelled Devon), which can come from an Irish name meaning "fawn" or from a British surname that meant "worshipper of Dumnonos," a Celtic goddess. 

Dylan

A steadfast name that's always on trend, Dylan has Welsh origins and is thought to be tied to a Celtic word meaning "sea."

Ellis

Ellis has multiple origin stories – one is traced back to a Welsh word meaning "kind" and "benevolent," while the other is a variant of Elijah through Elias, a Hebrew name meaning "my God is Yahweh."

Emerson

Emerson is a straightforward English surname meaning "son of Emery," which comes from Germanic and means "brave and powerful."

Frost

Your baby doesn't have to be born in the winter months to be named Frost, even though it literally means "freezing" in English.   

Gage

Gage means to "pledge" or "wager," according to the name's old French roots. Some theorize it's a variant of the noun gauge, meaning to "calibrate" or "measure."

Harper

Harper is both a musical and a literary name. An Old English surname meaning "one who plays the harp," you could also use it to pay homage to the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee.

Haven

Haven, originally another word for "harbor," surged in popularity in the '90s. It's commonly come to mean "safe place," which is how we use it now.

Hendrix

Hendrix was originally a German and Dutch surname meaning "son of Hendrik," where Hendrik is a version of Heinrich, a German name meaning "home ruler."

Henley

Henley is an English name that means "high meadow."

Hunter

Hunter has an easy-to-guess meaning: with English origins, it means "someone who hunts."

Iggy

From the Latin names Ignatia and Ignatius, we get Iggy. These Latin names are so ancient their meaning has been lost to time, but they've been tied to the Latin word ignis, meaning "fire."

Jesse

In Hebrew, Jesse  means "gift." Jesse has biblical origins: In the Old Testament, he wasKing David's father (and is part of Jesus' lineage). Spelled Jessie, the name is also sometimes a nickname for Jessica – a name Shakespeare invented.

Keaton

Keaton is an Old English surname used by people who lived near Keaton in Devon, England.

Kyle

Kyle is a regional, Scottish-Gaelic surname that became very popular in the '90s. It still refers to "straits" in Scotland.

Lane

Lane is an English surname with a functional meaning that brings visions of dirt paths winding through the countryside.

Lyric

Lyric comes from the French word lyrique, meaning a "short emotional poem." The Latin root word is lyricus, which means "of the lyre," an ancient stringed instrument.

Navy

Navy just recently made its debut on the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 popular baby names list. It's a color name with an alluring nautical theme that conjures the power of the sea.

Noir

Far from the first name on this list referencing a color, Noir is a French word for "black."

Nori

Nori is a type of seaweed often used in culinary dishes, and though it literally translates to "seaweed" in Japanese, when used in Japanese names, it means "principle" – like in the names Noriko, meaning "child of principles," or Norio, meaning "man of principles."

Paige

Paige is a given name that's derived from the word for "servant." In medieval manors, a page was often a young boy training to be a knight.

Palmer

Palmer is an English surname meaning "pilgrim" or "palm bearer." It traces back to the times when religious pilgrims journeyed to the holy land, often returning with palm fronds as proof.

Quinn

Quinn comes from the Irish name Conn and means "chief" or "leader."

Ripley

Ripley is a playful unisex name with roots going back to Old England, where it referred to a "grove" or "thicket meadow."

Tristan

Tristan is a Celtic name that means "sad" or "melancholy," stemming from the French word triste.

Shane

The similarities between Shane and Shawn don't end with their spellings: Shane is also an anglicized form of Sean, which is the Irish form of John. It originates in Hebrew and means "God is gracious."

Shea 

Shea comes from an Irish surname, O'Shea, and could mean "hawk-like" or "fine."

Van 

Van is a common part of some surnames, so may simply mean "of" or "from," depending on the origin.

Zion

In Hebrew, Zion translates into "highest point" or "promised land." In the Bible, Zion is often used to refer to Jerusalem.

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Bennie

Bennie can be a nickname for Benjamin, which is a biblical name that means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south" in Hebrew.

Billie

Billie is a diminutive of the classic name William, an Old French name that's rooted in Germanic and means "resolute protector."

Bowie

Bowie is said to come from a Gaelic word that translates to "yellow-haired." It also serves as a reference to a couple of pop-culture touchstones – the Bowie knife, a fighting and hunting knife; and David Bowie, the English rock star. 

Charlie

Charlie is usually a nickname for Charles and Charlotte. This name comes from the Proto-Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man." 

Casey

Casey may come from an anglicized version of the Irish surname O'Cathasaigh, meaning "descendant of Cathasach," where Cathasach is thought to mean "vigilant" or "noisy."

Colby

Colby is an Americanized version of an English phrase for a person from a coal town.

Dusty

Dusty is sometimes a nickname for Dustin, which is thought to come from an Old Norse name meaning "Thor's hammer."

Eden

Eden is currently enjoying an all-time high when it comes to popularity. In Hebrew, it means "place of pleasure."

Georgie

Georgie is a sweet nickname for George or Georgia, or an adorable name on its own. It comes from the Greek name Georgios, which means "farmer" or "earthworker."

Glennie

Glennie comes from the Gaelic word gleann, which means "valley."

Keeley

Keeley is of Irish origin and is rooted in an Irish word that means "slender." It's sometimes considered a short form of Keelan, which comes from a Gaelic word meaning "companion."

Lenny

Lenny is a great unisex name. Though it doesn't have a direct meaning, it's often short for Leonard, an Old French name rooted in Germanic words meaning "strong as a lion."

Luca

If you love Lucy and Lucas but want something more gender-neutral, Luca is the Italian version of Luke and means "man from Lucania," though it's often poetically taken to mean "light-bringer," as it's thought to share a Greek root word meaning "light."

Merritt

Merritt feels modern, but this name has been around since the 19th century. It's a recent variant on English surnames Merriott, Marriott, and Marritt. It could also come from the vocabulary word merit, meaning "character or conduct deserving of reward, honor, or esteem."

Mickey

Originally given as a nickname for Michael or Michaela, Mickey means "Who is like God?" thanks to its Hebrew origins.

Noah

Noah was a prominent man in the Bible, but this Hebrew name is gaining traction as an alternative option for girls, too. It's thought to mean "rest" or "peace."

Opal

Opal is a gemstone name that comes from the Sanskrit term upala, meaning "precious stone." Opals are magically iridescent and sometimes opaque.

Paisley

Paisley is reminiscent of the curved teardrop textile pattern that originated in Persia and India. The name Paisley was derived from the Scottish town where this design was reproduced, and the town's name is rooted in the Latin word basilica, meaning "church."

Radley

Radley is yet another Old English surname that roughly translates to "woodland clearing."

Reese

Reese comes from the Welsh name Rhys, meaning "ardor" and "enthusiasm." German and Dutch peoples used this name to refer to a large man or a giant.

Remy

Remy finds its origins in St. Remigius, who hailed from Reims, France, a place famous for its champagne grapes. Remy can refer to either an "oarsman" or a "cure."

Rory

Rory is the English variant of an Old Irish name and means "red-haired" or "red king."

Sammy

Sammy is an adorable name for boys and girls, with roots in both Samuel and Samantha. From Hebrew, it means "he has hearkened."

Scout

Scout, a person who observes and gathers information, comes from the French word escouter, meaning to "listen" or "heed."

Stevie

Stevie is a diminutive of the Greek-rooted Stephen – a name with the auspicious meaning of "crown" or "laurel."

Sunny

Just like you would expect, Sunny is an English name that means "bright," "happy," and "cheerful."

Tatum

Tatum comes from an Old English place, a village in Lancashire called Tatham, which means "joyful homestead."

Teddy

Depending on which root name you prefer – Edward or Theodore – Teddy means "wealthy guardian" (Old English) or "gift of God" (Greek).

Theo

If you're obsessed with the name Theo, you're in luck: Both Theodore and Theodora can be shortened down to this simple, sweet name, which means "gift of God" in Greek.

Tory

Tory can be a short name for both Salvatore and Victoria, but it also refers to a particular group of plunderers in 1500s Ireland. Currently, it's the name of a political philosophy in Britain.

Whitney 

Whitney is a name that means "white island" in Old English.

Yuki

Yuki is a Japanese name meaning "snow" or "happiness."

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Ash

Ash is most often used as a diminutive of Ashton or Ashley. It's also the name of a species of tree.

Birch

Birch comes from the name of a stately tree famous for its papery bark. This name comes from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root word meaning "to shine bright white." (Fun fact: Bjork means "birch" in Icelandic.)

Carmen 

Carmen is the Spanish version of Carmel, which comes from a Hebrew word meaning "garden" or "orchard." If you prefer the Latin and Italian origin, Carmen means "song."

Cedar

Cedar is a nature-themed name inspired by the coniferous tree of the same name, which is derived from the Greek word kedros. Cedarwood is said to symbolize resilience and strength. 

Clay

Clay refers to the moldable earthen substance, but it's also short for Clayton, a geographic surname for someone who lived near a settlement with clay soil.

Clover

Clover is a good-luck name that comes from the plant, which is traditionally used as fodder for animals.

Coral

Coral is a name as precious as the colorful marine invertebrates that share the name. The Hebrew and Arabic roots of this word mean "pebble" or "small stone."

Dov

Dov may conjure up images of a peaceful white bird, but it literally translates to "bear" in Hebrew.

Forrest

Forrest (or Forest) is an Old English surname for people who lived near the woods; it's rooted in the medieval Latin word foris.

Gardner

Gardner is an English occupational surname, adapted from "gardener."

Hadley

Hadley is a preppy English surname meaning "field of heather."

Koa

Koa is the name of a Hawaiian tree, the wood of which is used to make surfboards. It's also the name of an ethnic group in Australia.

Lake

Lake is a placid, nature-inspired name with Greek and Latin roots meaning "basin."

Landon

Landon is an Old English name meaning "ridge." This name is a great alternative to Weston, or Grayson, or Mason. Another variant of this name is Langdon. 

Lark

Lark translates to "good singer" in Middle English – a fitting name for a songbird. In mythology and literature, larks are often associated with daybreak, lovers, and spirituality.

Lindsay 

Thought of as feminine in modern times, Lindsay historically was given to boys. It was originally an English surname for someone who lived near Lindsey in Lincolnshire.

Marin

Marin is a name that means "of the sea." From the Latin word marinus, this name is popular throughout Europe.

Oakley

Oakley comes from the oak tree, long revered for being the kings and queens of the forests of Old England.

Orion

Orion is the name of a constellation made up of seven stars, as well as the name of a great hunter in Greek myth. It's speculated that the name is rooted in an ancient Akkadian name meaning "light of heaven."

Raven

For nature lovers or poetry aficionados, Raven is a striking name that comes from the Old English word hraefn.

River

River comes from the Old French word riviera. Once a unique name, River has made its way into the mainstream.

Shannon

The name Shannon comes from the name of Ireland's most prominent river, which according to folklore was named after Sionnan, the granddaughter of the sea god Manannan Mac Lir.

Sparrow

For parents wanting an avian name but one with brighter or more cheerful connotations than Raven, Sparrow connotes a small, chirpy bird.

Spruce

Spruce is a distinct evergreen fir tree. The name comes from Polish, or possibly Old French, and means "from Prussia."

Vale

From Latin, Vale translates loosely to "farewell," and from French, it bears a more literal translation: "from the valley" or "river valley."

Wilder

Wilder comes from the Old English word wilde, meaning "in a natural state."

Wren 

Wren is a species of bird that folklore warns never to harm lest you have eternal bad luck. A tiny songbird with a big voice, the name comes from the Old English word wrenna.

Zephyr

Zephyr doesn't sound like a nature name at first, but this name – inspired by the Greek god Zephryus – means "west wind."

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Adrian

Adrian is a traditionally unisex name that also lends itself to many nicknames and shortened forms. It's Latin in origin, meaning "from Hadria," a former port in northern Italy.

Angel

From the Greek word angelos, Angel literally means "messenger" – though it came to mean "messenger of God" after its use in the New Testament.

Avery

Avery is a French version of Alfred, which is an Old English name that literally means "elf counsel," though it's more often taken to mean "wise."

Bay

Bay has a variety of meanings depending on which language you're looking at. In Middle English and Old French, it's a nickname for someone with reddish-brown hair. In German and Dutch it means "storyteller," and of course, it's the name of a topographical water feature.

Blake

Blake has two meanings from the same language: From the Old English word blaec, it means "black," and from the Old English word blac, it ironically means "white" or "pale."

Blue

Blue is a color name with a variety of adaptations, including Blu and Bleu.

Bryce

Bryce is a Scottish name that means "blemish," or – more adorably – "freckled" or "speckled."

Cameron

A blend of the Gaelic words cam and sron, Cameron means "crooked or bent nose."

Chaney

Chaney may be a derivative of another name on this list, Chandler, meaning "candlemaker." But it could also come from a French surname meaning "oak grove."

Courtney

Stick with Courtney or shorten your baby's name to Court: Either way, this name with French origins means "domain of Curtis."

Dakota

Dakota is the name of an Indigenous American Plains tribe. The word is said to mean "friendly" or refer to allies.

Derrin

You can opt for several different spellings here (Darin, Derryn, Darren), but whichever one you choose, Derrin is an English name coined in the 20th century with uncertain inspiration – it could be based on a rare Irish surname, or it could be based on Darrell, a French name meaning "from Airelle."

Elliot

Elliot (also commonly spelled Elliott) used to be exclusively masculine, but modern parents have chosen it for their daughters as well. It's a French variation of the Hebrew name Elijah, which means "the Lord is my God."

Genesis

Genesis is rooted in Greek and means "creation" or "beginning" – a fitting name for both the first book of the Bible and for a new baby.

Garin

The origins of Garin – a Spanish and French surname – seem to go back to medieval Normandy, France. It means "guard" or "protection."

Hue

Spoken out loud, Hue sounds a lot like Hugh, but this gender-neutral spelling gives it more flexibility – and more meaning. As a variant of the ancient Germanic name Hugh, Hue means "heart, mind, spirit." As an English vocabulary word, hue is rooted in an ancient proto-Germanic word and means "color."

Indra

In Hindu mythology, Indra is the god of the sky, rain, and thunder. Rooted in Sanskrit, the name is thought to mean "possessing drops of rain."

Isra

Isra has an Arabic origin, taken from the word sara and meaning "night journey." 

James

Traditionally masculine but so classic it's become irresistible to parents of all babies, James is actually derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, and shares its meaning of "supplanter."

Justice

Justice, from a Latin word meaning "righteousness," is a virtuous name that knows no gender.

Kelsey

Kelsey has more than one meaning, but they're both Old English: It's a derivation of the name Ceolsige, which means "ship's victory," or a reference to a person from Cenel's Island in Lincolnshire.

Lincoln

Lincoln is an Old English name that means "lake settlement."

Love

Love is a great way to honor your new baby with the universal emotion of parenthood. It comes from the ancient proto-Germanic word lubo.

Mackenzie

This Scottish surname has been widely popular as a first name for decades. Mackenzie literally means "son of Coinneach," while Coinneach means "handsome" or "comely."

Montana

Montana – more accurately, montaña – translates to "mountain" in Spanish.

Morgan

Morgan is a popular surname of Welsh and Scottish origin. Its meaning has been lost to time, but the Welsh version of the name is thought to include the Old Celtic element cant, meaning "circle."

Noel

Not just for Christmas babies, Noel comes from the French word for "Christmas" – though it originally comes from the Latin phrase natalis dies, which just means "birthday."

Parker

Parker dates back to the 12th century and literally means "keeper of the park."

Payton

Payton (also spelled Peyton) has multiple meanings from both Irish and English: From Gaelic, it's a variation of O'Peatain, meaning "descendant of Peatan," a nickname for Patrick (which is rooted in Latin and means "noble"); in English, it was also originally a surname meaning "Paega's settlement."

Rain

Rain is short and sweet with roots in Middle English, Dutch, German, and Old Norse.

Ray

Ray has roots in both French and German and means "famous protector" or, more commonly, "king."

Reagan

Reagan literally comes from an Irish surname meaning "son of Riagan," but more commonly, it's translated to "little ruler" or "little king."

Riley

Riley has multiple English meanings. It was originally an Old English surname meaning "rye clearing," though it's also sometimes considered an anglicized version of the Irish name Raghallach, which has uncertain meaning.

Rohan

Pronounced "rowe-an" or "roh-hahn," Rohan comes with a lot of flexibility, including in its meaning. In Sanskrit, it means "ascending" or "healing," and in Gaelic, it means "red-haired" or "rusty." It could also be a reference to Rohan, a nation in The Lord of the Rings.

Ryan

Sharing some similarities in origin as Reagan, Ryan has Gaelic roots that give it the meaning of "little king."

Sawyer

Sawyer is an occupational surname that makes a great given or middle name. From the French word for "to saw," as in wood, it makes an industrious moniker.

Sky

Sky (often stylized Skye) is a word with roots that date back to the 13th century. In Old Norse, it means "cloud" and "mirror." In Old English, it means "the heavens."

Somers

Somers has roots in many languages, including Irish, Dutch, and English – all of which point to the meaning "summer." In Irish and Dutch, the name comes from a nickname for someone who has a warm, gentle disposition. Somers could also come from a Dutch and Flemish name for a person who drove pack mules or for a person who did textile work. 

Storm

Storm is a name inspired by the High German word sturm, and refers to a "disturbance of the atmosphere."

Story

Story is a creative name derived from the Old French word estorie, which translates to a "connected narrative."

Summer

Summer is a word that has roots in many European languages and means "hot season of the year" or "half-year."

Tanner

Tanner joins the ranks of other occupational names on this list, coming from an Old English word meaning "leather maker."

Tavi

Simple but lovely Tavi comes from a Hebrew word meaning "good."

Thatcher

Thatcher is an Old English occupational name given to someone who covered roofs with straw.

Trace

Trace is "an outline," or a "passing over" of something. It's often short for Tracey, a habitational name for someone who lived near a place called Tracey in England.

Tyler

In the Middle Ages, a tyler was a craftsman responsible for tiling or working on roofs. Therefore, Tyler means "tile maker."

Unique

From the Latin word unicus, Unique means exactly what you'd think: "one of a kind."

Waverly

For a unisex name with a Victorian spin, consider Waverly; it means "meadow of quivering aspens" in English. 

Xenith

Similar to Zion – another unisex baby name on this list! – Xenith is an English name meaning "highest point." (If you like the idea of combining Xenith with Zion, choose the alternate spelling of Zenith.)

Zuri

Zuri means "beautiful" in Swahili and has been rising in popularity since 2018.

Betsy Shaw and Maggie Panos contributed to this article.