UK Baby Names

Projects the sleek and playful image of the aquatic mammal, plus that of the striking British-born Brazilian/Nigerian/Afro-Caribbean singer (born Sealhenry).

A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.

Highly unusual water name -- and actor Colin surname -- with a Scottish burr. Firth derives from the Old Norse word fjord.

Fleet is one of the uncountable number of new word name possibilities, and a particularly cool choice at that. Connoting speed, Fleet beats Rush any day. Might be short for Fleetwood, but we prefer it on its own.

A Pam for the modern age, improved by a harder edge and a tad less prissiness.

Some definite downsides: Massive, Messy.

Chelsea with dyslexia.

We'll have our sherry in the parlor, please, Bainbridge.

One of several trendy boys' names now being adopted for girls with feminized spellings.

With the first two syllables pronounced Georgie, it has a stylish Masterpiece Theatre air.

Strong, friendly surname choice, à la Bailey.

Ambitious geographical name.

Pistol is one of the new names that entered the lexicon in the US in 2013, when it was given to nine babies of each gender. Call it an equal-opportunity badass baby name with an unfortunately violent image.

Almost exclusively associated with opera diva Leontyne Price. If you want to use the suddenly-stylish Leontyne, we'd recommend the French Leontine spelling.

One of several surnames beginning with New that nevertheless sound anything but.

Famous as the name of the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

This rarely heard name pares down all the ultrafeminine Dan names to one that's much more powerful, for both boys and girls.

Another servile surname, this one connected to the go-between character in "Charlie's Angels."

Has a positive meaning and a nickname feel. Sealey was a feminine name in medieval times but would be equally stylish (and rare) for both sexes now.