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Beautiful meaning for parents fond of nature-themed names that are a little less obvious. Actor Chaney Kley was one famous bearer of this surname-name.

The names Telmo and Elmo were historically interchangeable. San Temlo is the name of both a Mexican city and an island in Panama. Telmo was chosen by Spanish writer Borja Sémper and actress Barbara Goenaga Bilbao for their son born in 2016.

With River and Ocean becoming mainstream, why not consider Sea?

More common for girls in Japan, thanks to the prevalence of the related name Keiko.

The inclusion of the trendy "z" doesn't do much for this variant of Jasmine. We recommend the original spelling.

Might be an honorific for novelist Saul Bellow, although bellowing is not the gentlest of sounds. Consider Saul instead.

The name Genius sets a high bar for a child, but that hasn't stopped parents from giving it to their sons. Genius first made the charts in 2017.

You're really asking for it with this one.

An androgynous alternative to Hazel, an American favorite that continues to rise.

Hunter is gaining favor among girls—for those in search of something less common, we recommend Hutton.

She may have been an appealing Chinese heroine in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, but her name won't translate for a modern American girl. Better choices: Snow, or Flora.

There are two lovely Portlands, in Maine and Oregon, but not many babies with their name.

Rhythmic and enchanting.

A rising choice in the US, where money-related names are becoming more fashionable.

Looks like jury but rhymes with Julie.

Most likely to be borne by a spotted cat or dog.

Paciano is an appealing twist on all the newly fashionable names that suggest peace.