In the Bible, Abraham was originally named Abram, but was bestowed the name of Abraham by God for he wanted him to be the "father of many nations". Abraham was married to Sarah and had eight sons. He is said to be the father of the Jewish nations through
Contemporary variant of Antoine. Possibly a misspelling of Antoine. Could also be derived from Anthony. Regardless, a modern coinage that had a short burst of popularity in the early 1990's.
French form of Anthony, particularly popular in France in the early 1990s, following the popularity of Anthony. It was also popular from the 16th to 18th century, and declined in popularity during the 19th century.
Notable bearers include F
A respelling of the French "Antoine."
A modern respelling of the name Antoine.
In the Bible, Asa was the name of the third king of Judah. His father was the wicked Abijah. His grandmother was Maacah, a blasphemer. Against the odds of having a wicked father, Abijah, and a grandmother (Maacah) who was blasphemous, Asa became a righteo
A baron is the lowest grade or title in the English aristocracy.
Baron William is the name of Donald Trump's son with wife Melania.
Benjamin is the anglicized form of the Hebrew Binyamin. In the Old Testament, Benjamin was the twelfth and youngest son of Jacob. Benjamin was the 24th most popular boy's name in the US in 2006, and the 11th most popular in the UK. It is also commonly fou
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, USA. Its name is a contraction of "Botolph's town"; St. Botolph is an English patron saint of farmers and the Danish patron saint of travellers.
Trendy modern respelling of the traditional form Braden.
Trendy modern respelling of the legitimate form Braden.
Modern trendy coinage that came into being with the popularity of name like Brandon, Braydon, Kaylen etc.
The exact meaning of this name is unknown and has no traceble etymolgy. On can assume there is some sort of tie to Braden or Brandon,
Modern trendy coinage that came into being with the popularity of name like Brandon, Braydon, Kaylen etc.
The exact meaning of this name is unknown and has no traceable etymology. One can assume there is some sort of tie to Braden or Brando
Surname of American sports celebrity Kobe Bryant and newscaster Bryant Gumble.
Camren is a modern invention, inspired by the surname Cameron.
Camron is a modern form of Cameron, used mostly in the US.
In English, a "carter" is someone who carries materials in a cart. Carter is a common English surname, though it has recently gained popularity as boys' first name in English-speaking countries. As a surname, famous bearers include US President Jimmy Car
Modern English respelling of the traditional form Christopher.
Modern coinage, from the name Marcus.
Damarion is a name of modern coinage with no known meaning.
Darnell is a name that has become a given name but originated as an Old English habituation surname given to or taken by those who lived in a hidden copse or a hard to find area. Another line of etymology points to an Old French origination brought to En
Modern coinage, probably derived from David or Devon.
Short form of Theodoric.
A combonation of the prefix "De" and the proper name Jon.
Modern coinage; combination of the preffix 'de' with the Spanish name Juan.
A recently coined name made by combining the prefix De with the name Marco.
A name made from combining the prefix De- with the name Marcus.
A recently coined name made by combining the prefix De- with the name Mario.
Demarion is a modern coinage of uncertain derivation. Like the name Omarion, Demarion could be a contemporary American variant of the name Omari. It may also be a blend of the name Marion with the preffix 'de', or a variant of another modern coinage such
Modern coinage, most likely from the Italian surname meaning "of the mountain". The name might have been influenced by such coinage as Devonte.
Traditional Cornish name slightly anglicized with an additional "e", yet used for centuries.
Famous bearers include American actor Denzel Washington.
Respelling of Deandre.
Destin has no known meaning, and is most likely a variant on the name Dustin. There is a well known tourist destination in Florida called Destin.
Modern coinage derived from Vaughn.
Modern coinage. Devonte is an elaboration of the name Devon with the suffix 'te'.
A variant of the name Dejohn, Dijon is also a well-known kind of mustard.
Italian nickname for names containing -dino.
Modern coinage, derived from Dion.
Respelling of Dante.
A shortened form of Andre now used on its own as a given name. Because Dre does not incorporate the An- prefix of Andre, it does not have any meaning on its own.
A common spelling of Hakim.
This form of the name Jabir gained popularity in the U.S. in the seventies among African-American communities, and has only risen in popularity over the years.
Possibly a modern variation on the traditional Jacques with a phoenetic pronunciation.
The name Jahir has no known etymology or meaning. It is possible that it is derived from the Arabic/Swahili name Jaha meaning "dignified" but the link is tenuous at best. It also could be some sort of variant of Jabiri/Jaabir (Swahili meaning "comforter"
A recently coined name combining Marcus with the prefix Ja.
Modern coinage, derived from Jamar.
Modern variant form of Jason which has become vogue in recent years along with its counterpart, Jace. Therefore the exact meaning is compromised from Jason which does mean 'healer'.
Surname of third US President Thomas Jefferson, who penned the Declaration of Independence. It was also the middle name of William Jefferson Clinton.
Jelani is of African, Swahili origin.
Jerel and Jerell are fairly modern coinages of unknown meaning. It is possible that they are modeled after the name Gerald, a name of Germanic origin meaning "spear ruler", however this link it tenuous at best.
The French variant of the name is spelled Jérémie.
Misspelling of Germain.
To pinpoint a direct ground for for this modern creation is difficult. It appears to be a misspelling of Jeremy, however the spelling could be intentional in many cases. therefore it could be considered a nickname for names such as Jerome, Jermaine, Jere
Variant spelling of Jeremy.
Probably a misspelling of Johnathan, Johathan has somehow found its way onto the US Top 1000 chart 8 different times. Though it could be an intentional mixing of the names Joseph and Jonathan, the exact root of the name is conjecture.
Juwan is a modern coinage most likely derived from either the arabic/Muslim Jawad, which means "open handed" or "liberal" or possiby Jahan, meaning "world". It could also simply be a phoentic play on the name Juan. Therefore, the etymology of this partic
The anglicized spelling of the arabic Khadim.
Although Caleb spelled with a "K" is often used in English speaking countries just as a simple change to spelling the name with the more traditional "C", Kaleb is a legitimate form of the Hebrew name Caleb. Kaleb is actually an Ethiopian cognate of Caleb
Kanye is the name of a town in Botswana. The most famous bearer of this name is rapper Kanye West, but it is unknown whether he was named after the town, or whether his parents invented the name themselves.
Modern coinage, built on the model of names such as Davon.
Modern coinage, related to the other modern coinage Deandre.
Modern coinage derived from Deion. Variant of Keon.
Transferred use of a Scottish surname, derived from the name of the village in the parish of the same name in Kirkcudbrightshire.
The name may be the Old English for "town of the keels", probably referring to town where ships were built.
Modern coinage, possibly copied on the name Deon.
A name created by combining the prefix Ke- with a variant of the name Sean.
Alternative spelling or phoenetic variation of the traditional Swahili masculine Kheri.
Although Khiry is speculated to have many different origins: Arabic, Punjabi, Sanskrit, African, none can be substantiated as fact. It appears to be more of a modern creation than an old name with any of these roots.
Short form of Kingsley, King is also bestowed as an independent given name based on the English vocabulary word.
King is often used to honor Martin Luther King, American civil rights leader. It is a common surname and was the former surnam
Modern coinage. LaMarcus is a blend of the the preffix 'la' and the name Marcus.
Modern coinage. LaTrell or Latrell is possibly adapted from the English surname Luttrell meaning "otter".
Anglicized spelling of the surname, Leighton.
This is actually an Armenian variant of Leon, now used as a given name in North America.
Respelling of the modern coinage Mekhi. Has increased in popularity to the credit of American actor Mekhi Phifer.
Used in the US as a variant spelling of Marquis.
Marqués is the Spanish word for the nobility rank marquis.
Marques is a surname of Southern French origin (Occitan), Catalan (Marquès), and Spanish origin (Marqués): from marqués ‘marq
The boy name Marquez is a variant of Marquis.
It is also a Spanish surname, derived from the personal name Marcos.
Principally in use in the US. Transferred used of the rank of nobility.
A Marquis (French spelling; also marquess in English) is a nobleman of hereditary rank in various European monarchies and some of their colonies.
It is was derived from
Surname occasionally found as a first name. Original meaning is undoubtedly traced back to Martinez from Martinus, meaning "belonging to Mars".
Modern coinage. Possibly linked to the name Michael. Has increased in popularity to the credit of American actor Mekhi Phifer.
Modern American English trendy variant and phoenetic respelling of the traditional Michael.
Transferred used of a surname from various French place names. Montel is related to the Occitan 'montell' meaning "little mountain".
Likely a modern coinage from Montel, or simply a name created to form a particular sound.
Modern variant anglicized spelling of Naji or Naaji, which is often confused with the Swahili Nanji, which means "safe" or "secured". It is often seen in books and web sites as being or meaning the equivalent, although they are two different names and ety
Contemporary American variant of the name Omari.
"Prince" is ultimately derived from the Latin "princeps," meaning "the first." Prince is a title used in most royal houses to indicate a son in line for the throne.
Prince is also the name of an American musician who famously changed his n
Completely modern creation who's popularity has been influenced greatly by recording artist Raekwon. No known meaning or clear etymological lineage.
Ramiro is ancient and Tuetonic in origin. The surname Ramirez derives from the name Ramiro. The meaning is derivative from Ramiro, a Spanish martial who served under King Leovigild of the Visigoths.
Although Rashaan gives the appearance of possibly being of Arabic or Punjabi lineage, it is most likely a very modern creation influenced by the sound of Arabic or Punjabi names. No known meaning for this name can be found, once again pointing to the lik
This name appeared in the US top 1000 during the years 1995 and 1996, and it has seen it's share of use, there is no known meaning for the name and the etymological lineage is unclear.
Shamar is the title of a line of Tibetan Bhuddist teachers.
As an American name, Shamar is most likely to be a modern coinage, copied on names such as Jamar and Lamar.
Diminutive of Chantal and Anglicized version of the French, "chanter"; to sing.
This "one hit wonder" on the US popularity charts could possibly be influenced by the popularity of rapper and actor Shyheim. "Heim" traditionally is a Norse fragment meaning "home" or "dwelling." Other than that, it is hard to gather any meaning, if an
Anglicization of the traditional Saeed.
May or may not be related to the astrological sign, Taurus. People who are born under the sign of Taurus are called Taureans.
Transferred used of a Spanish and Portuguese surname, originally the name for someone from Tábara in Spain or from the Portuguese places named Tavares, and maybe meaning "descendent of the hermit; descendent of the retired man".
Respelling of the surname Tavares.
Used as an abbreviation for Octavian.
Modern coinage, constructed similarly to such names as Javon or Davon.
Modern coinage, derived from the name Shawn.
Modern coinage perhaps based on the name Kevin.
Modern coinage.
Troy, as a surname, derives from the French city of Troyes. The ancient Greek island of Troy is, presumably, why Troy has become popular as a first name. The meaning is unknown. The name can also be an anglicisation of the Gaelic Troightheach, which me
Could either be a relation to Tremaine, which is a Cornish surname sometimes found used as a first name meaning "rock settlement" or it could be a modern creation from Truman, "faithful man". Modern coinage.
Modern coinage, perhaps a combination of the names Ty and Rhys.
From the name of a County in Northern Ireland, meaning "land of Eoghan, land of the noble".
A recently coined combination of the nickname Ty with the name Shawn.
Wilson is a common surname found rarely as a personal name. Famous bearers include 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, 40th president Ronald Wilson Reagan and R&B rock and roll singer Wilson Pickett.
Wilson is also an Ameri
Modern respelling of Winter. Popularized in part by MTV's television show "Liquid Televison" on which a puppet character was named Wynter Steel.
Modern respelling of the name Xavier.
Modern respelling of the legitimate Xavier.
This particular spelling of the name Aliyah is extremely popular in the U.S., probably due to its association with the late singer and actress Aaliyah.
Although some link this name to "Adaline" or "Adelaide", the true origin of this modern name is more likely what is found in "Marilyn" and "Arilyn/Aralyn", or "Madison" and "Adison" where a popular name is modified by dropping the first letter to give the
A'isha or Aisha was the third and favored wife of Mohammed, and the daughter of Abu Bakr, the first caliph.
Aisha Tyler is an American actress.
A modern respelling of Alexis, presumably inspired by the Lexus luxury brand of automobiles.
This is a modern respelling of the name Olivia. There is no known meaning for this modern coinage.
Modern name combining Amber with Lee.
Spanish of the masculine Italian name Amerigo. North and South America are named after Amerigo Vespucci, who explored the coast of South America at the turn of the 16th century.
The name is also borne by actress America Ferrera.
Aminah or Amina was the name of the mother of the Muslim prophet Muhammed, founder of Islam.
It was also the name of a Nigerian princess of the royal family of Zazzau (now known as Zaria) in the 16th century. She is famous for her military
Feminine form of Amish.
April was not taken up as a name until the 20th century, possibly inspired by the French Avril, seen as a variant of Averil.
April 1 is April Fool's Day, when people play light-hearted jokes and hoaxes on one another.
Respelling of Arianna.
From the name of a major ethnic group in Ghana. "For the sake of war" is a possible meaning for Ashanti.
Variant of Ayanna.
This name is of East African origin.
Beyonce is a modern invention and comes from the French surname Beyincé. Beyonce has been made popular by actress and singer Beyonce Knowles.
Bria is a diminutive form of Briana. It has also been used as an independent name.
A nickname for Cal-names such as Calandra, Calanthe, Calista etc.
A modern feminine form of Carl or a pet form of names such as Carlene. Also often found as a surname.
A modern respelling of Chantal.
Popular respelling of the placename China.
Modern respelling of Kristin or Kristen which first became popular in the early 1970's.
Modern coinage from the name Aisha.
Said to be a play on the word "Darling", although that is not substantiated in any way. Made extremely popular in the USA by the character "Darla" in the well known American comedy series "The Little Rascals".
It is possible that this name has Greek roots and is dervied from the name Deianira, but the link isn't entirely clear. It also may have roots in the Indian or Sanskrit name Daya or Dayamayee, which both mean "kind" or "kindness". Regardles of it's mury
The use of Deja as a name seems to come from the French expression 'déjà vu' meaning "already seen". Déjà is strictly a vocubulary word in French-speaking countries.
Respelling of Denise.
A modern variant of Desirée.
A modern respelling of Destiny.
This compound name combines the names "Emma" and "Lee" to become a form of "Emily."
An alternate spelling of the diminutive feminine form of the Spanish cognate of Stephen, which is from the Latin Stephanus, a derivative of the Greek Stephanos, which has its root in stephanos (a crown, a garland).
In Arabic usage, Farrah is both a surname and a given name; in English usage, it is exclusively a first name. Farrah is also the name of a British indie-rock band.
Though Fatima originated as an Arabic and Swahili name, it is commonly used as a Spanish and Portuguese name. Fatima was the name of a daughter of the prophet Mohammed.
Fátima is a town in Portugal where three children believed that the Vi
Imani is a Swahili word meaning "faith."
The etymology of the names Iyana and Iyanna are hard to trace. They are undoubtable modern coinages, but the roots are hard to determine. They could be modern variants of the Celtic Iana; or possibly Aiyanna, which also had a very blurred etymology. Rega
Modern cognate, derived from the name Kayla.
The name Janiah and it's counterparts are modern coinages that were probably created merely to attain a certain sound and therefore have no meaning. Possibly inspired by the popularity of the name Mariah. Janaya has recently become a popular name in Canad
The name Janiah and it's counterparts are modern coinages that were probably created merely to attain a certain sound and therefore have no meaning. Possibly inspired by the popularity of the name Mariah.
The name Janiah and it's counterparts are modern coinages that were probably created merely to attain a certain sound and therefore have no meaning. Possibly inspired by the popularity of the name Mariah.
Jasmine is the name of a flower. In the Disney film Aladdin, Jasmine is the name of one of the main characters.
Modern trendy variant spelling of the traditional Jasmine.
Modern American English coinage likely a combination of Jasmine and the common suffix "lyn".
A modern American English respelling of Jasmine.
A modern American English respelling of Jasmine.
Jerica may be based on the name Jericho. It is more likely that it is a elaboration on the name Erica or Ericka, however. More than likely to produce a sound that might be pleasant, but there is no true meaning.
There is much conjecture to what this name means. Many sources say that is is relevant to "heart" or "piece of" the heart. It is conjecture, though and there seems to be no hard and fast etymological line.
This name became popular in the U.S. in the mid-twentieth century, but has recently fallen out of favor. Jolene appears to be the name Jo or Joe with the feminine -lene suffix attached; it became popular along with other -ene names like Charlene.
An American respelling of the name Kalina.
A variant on the name Aliyah.
Modern coinage.
The popularity and use of this name can be attributed to the mexican born Karyme Lozano, one of the most recognizable actresses involved in international television. Another case of this same kind of popularity can be evidenced in the name Arleth.
Likely an alternative spelling on Kenya.
This name is frequently miscategorized as a Hawaiian name meaning "God's gracious gift." There is actually no Hawaiian name that resembles "Keona," so it is likely a modern construction that "sounds" Hawaiian to non-Hawaiian ears.
Respelling of the traditional Chloe made particularly popular in 2008 by Khloe Kardashian, reality TV personality.
Modern coinage, likely influenced by the name Diana.
A modern coinage, perhaps inspired by Kyra or Kyla.
Modern coinage. Ladonna is a blend of the prefix 'la' and the name Donna, from the Italian meaning "lady".
Modern coinage of unknown origin. Could possibly be a modern variation on the traditional Aisha. Boosted in modern popularity in the US by Mexican actress Laisha Wilkens.
A name creating by combining Kendra with the prefix La-.
Modern coinage; variant of Lakeisha.
Modern coinage; variant of Lakeisha.
Modern coinage. Some have suggested Laquita to be a blend of the preffix 'la' with the Spanish term of endearment "chiquita".
Modern coinage; derived from the name Shawn.
This spelling variation is rarely used as simpler forms have taken its place.
The Linda used in English is of modern coinage and uncertain derivation.
Trendy respelling of the popular Madison, a masculine surname that has recently become incredibly popular for baby girls.
A recent modern english respelling, probably influenced by the names Molly or Malia.Or possibly a variant of the name Aliyah.
Phoenetic respeling of Marquita. Modern coinage.
Modern alterned form of Marlene, or else a name invented as a feminine equivalent of Marlon.
Variant respelling of Marlon.
Modern coinage which is probably a spin off of Martina or any other name beginning with "Mart" such as Marta.
Trendy phonetic respelling of the traditional Mattea.
Modern American English variant of the traditional Michaela.
Phoenetic respelling of the Hawaiian name Maile.
Miley has been gaining in popularity due to the celebrity of Miley Cyrus and her character Hannah Montana. In her case, the name was a nickname given to her by her father, "Smiley".
Recent name, probably formed from the Hebrew name Moshe, original form of Moses.
Anglicized spelling of the Hawaiian Maile.
Modern American English coinage, which could possibly have been fashioned after names such as Noelie and Nayeli. No known meaning or direct line of etymology.
Modern American English trendy coinage. This name has experienced a surge in popularity, but it's roots are unsure. No known etymological lineage except for the tenuous link to the name Nasia, which isn't pronounced alike at all.
Lyrical translation and modernization of the Hebrew Ofra. Most widely associated with American journalist and celebrity Oprah Winfrey.
A modern trendy respelling of Kiana.
Modern trendy respelling of Kiana.
Modern coinage probably based on the Welsh name Rhiannon.
A modern coinage formed by blending the name Rhoda and Rhona. However, it is often taken as a Welsh name - 'rhon' (pike, lance) + 'da' (good).
Modern spelling of the classic Ruby.
Sahara is the name of a vast desert in North Africa.
Sahara may also be taken as derived from the Hebrew "sahar" meaning "moon".
This Arabic name has become more popular in the United States since the actress Sanaa Lathan became famous.
Sanai is likely patterned after the Arabic name Sanaa which has meaning as both an Arabic and Swahili derived name. It could also be a play on the Arabic traditional Saiyya. Sanai, however, is merely a modern creation or anglicization of such names, and t
Respelling of the traditional Saniyya.
Respelling of the traditional Saniyya. Generally an Arabic name wouldn't contain an "H" as the last letter in such cases. This is an anglicization.
Modern trendy respelling of the traditional Savannah.
A combination of the names Shay and Lynn.
A modern American coinage with no known meaning.
Shanae is most likely a modern coinage, on the model of names such as Janae.
It has also be suggested that Shanae had been used as a phonetic American transcription of the Irish name Sinead.
Possibly from Chanel, the French word for "pipe". Modern American English coinage that more likely comes from a feminine suffix of "elle" being added to the popular element "shan".
A modern respelling of Chantal.
Creation of modern times possibly combining Sharon or Sheryl and Rita or simply the common prefix "Sha" with the common latinate ending "ita" or "rita". popular in the US in the mid 1080's.
A variant of Sharon influenced by the name Rhonda.
Shenna hit the US top 1000 in the year of 1984. There is no known meaning or etymological line to this name, however, it is interesting to note that the movie "Sheena" based on the Sheena: Queen of the Jungle series was released in 1984. One could guess t
Skyla has ranked in the US top 1000 girls' names since 1998. Skyla is possibly an elaboration of the word 'sky' coupled with the generally feminine element 'la'. Skyla may also be an anglicised form of the Dutch surname Schuyler, although the usual anglic
Respelling of Talia.
Modern coinage of uncertain derivation. Tamia might be an elaboration of Tam or Tammy. It may also be modeled on the name Tania.
Tanisha may be related to a Hausa day name for children born on Monday.
It could also be a modern coinage from the preffix Ta- with Aisha, or perhaps an elaborated form of Tania.
Pet form of the Russian name Taisiya.
Taya is mostly used in English-speaking countries as a modern coinage; the feminine form of Tay.
Modern creation with no known meaning.
Modern coinage of uncertain derivation, although this word means 'aunt' in Spanish. Possibly taken from the end of names such as Laetitia.
Modern coinage of no known meaning. Could be related to the name Christiana or Tatiana, or any name with a similar ending.
A tiara is a decorative headress usually worn by women for formal-wear.
Modern coinage with no known meaning.
Tiffany is a traditional name used by Catholic parents for daughters born on January 6th. Tiffany & Co. is a luxury brand of jewelry and is the Tiffany referred to in the title of the 1961 Audrey Hepburn movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
From the English vocabulary world.
Modern feminine form of Tristan.
It is also the Portuguese feminine form of the adjectif "sad". Trista is also a common nickname or shortened form of the name Beatrice, which is derived from Beatrix and means essentially "traveller through life".
A respelling of the name Tiana.
Tyra Banks is an American supermodel and talk show host.
Very modern trendy name that is likely meant to be a shortened from of Alexandra.
Modern coinage which is probably just a trendy spelling of the name Zanna which is a form of Suzanna.
Likely a modern trendy respelling of the Arabic Zara.
Very modern trendy coinage probably derived from the masculine Xavier.
Modern respelling of the legitimate Yasmina.
Also commonly found as a surname. Pronounced like the continent Asia and sometimes used as a hommage to it. Fans of the band Steely Dan might be partial to this name, as it is a name of an album and song of theirs.
Used interchangable for
Akasha is a Hindu or Sanskrit term meaning "upper sky" or ethereal space. It is a common name in India. The word "Akash" comes from Akasha and is an important element in Hindu Philosophy. As per the philosophy, there are 5 basic elements that the human
This is an Arabic male name; but is also a prominent African name of Swahili origin. It is used as a unisex name there, and also for both boys and girls in English speaking countries, like the the U.S.
Amari is a recent coinage that appears to possibly come from many different avenues, although it has no true meaning. It is closely related in sound to the name Imari which is likely a variation on the popular Imani. It could also be related somehow to
Variant spelling of the Hebrew name Anaia, meaning "God answered". The standard English form of the name is Anaiah.
Derived from the Irish surname of debated origin.
It may be derived from the Germanic first name Godfrey (God's peace), and may have been encouraged by the Gaelic 'cuairteoir' (visitor).
It might also come from the Gaelic 'coire' (a cauldro
A spelling variation of the male name Corey. As a female name it is a nickname of a Cor- name such as Cornelia or Cora.
Modern coinage. Devan is probably derived from the name Devon.
As a first name, Imari is likely a variation on the popular Imani.
Imari is also the name of a city in Japan, and of the famous porcelain it produces.
"Iridian" may be derived from the Greek prefix "irid-", meaning "iris" (of the eye). The name is of modern coinage, and its meaning and origin are uncertain.
Jada is an English transcription of the Biblical male name Yada, from the Hebrew meaning "he knew". In the Old Testament, Yada was a man of the Tribe of Judah.
Today Jada is also used on girls as an elaboration of Jade, from the precious gr
Jalon, Jalen, Jaylen, Jaylyn, Jalin and their counterparts are modern trendy creations without any true meaning. Could possibly have been modeled after the classic, Jason or perhaps be a combination of two separate names, such as Jay and Lynn, or Jane and
One of the best known American actresses by this name, Jodie Foster, was actually born Alicia Christian Foster.
Jodie and it's counterpart, Jody, are legitimate unisex names and have traditionally been used for both girls and boys.
Jody, along with it's variant Jodie, have both been traditionally used for boys and girls.
The main character in Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings classic Pulitzer Prize winning book "The Yearling" was 11 year old Jody Baxter, a boy who lived in the
In theory, Keelan which comes from the Irish Caoilfhinn (slender and fair), could be used equally on boys and girls. In practice, it is more widely used for girls.
As a Russian male name, Kesha is a pet form of various names, including Vikenti and Innokenti.
As a female American modern coinage, Kesha may be related to such names as Keisha or Lakeisha/Lakesha.
Modern coinage. Lashawn is a blend of the prefix 'la' and the male name Shawn. It has been bestowed on both boys and girls.
Trendy respelling of the traditional masculine surname Mackenzie.
Principally used in the US.
Used by some as a male name and a variant spelling of Marquis, a nobility title.
A marquise is a French noblewoman ranking above a countess and below a duchess, and is usually the wife of a marquis. The British eq
Spanish elaborated form of Odilia.
A variant spelling of Regan.
Anglicized spelling of Siobahn.
Whitney Houston is an American singer and actress. Whitney Young was a male American civil rights leader.
The word "Zaire" is a Portuguese corruption of "nezere," the Kikongo word for "river." Zaire is a former name of the Congo river, and is also the former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.