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Minta is an eighteenth century short form of a literary beauty still used in England today, but yet to be discovered by American baby namers. It has a fresh and dainty feel.

Although this month name was used only for girls in a recent year, there's no reason it can't work for both genders. For a holiday baby, more original than Noel and more universal than Christmas.

Better known as Tapioca, Cassava makes an innovative way to get to the nicknames Cass or Cassie.

András is the form of Andrew used in Hungary, where it is a Top 50 boy name.

Short for Samantha or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.

Nerio was one of the Roman goddesses of war and a wife of Mars. Her name is among the many intriguing names that mean strong.

Tsunami is a Japanese word, derived from the elements tsu meaning "harbor," and nami, "wave." It was first used as a name in 2004 and 2005, then left the charts and reemerged in 2020. At the very least, it makes an interesting way to get to the nickname Sue or Susie (or would that be Tsu/Tsusi?)

Variation of Valentina with the same pared-down appeal as Maren.

Popular for pets, not baby boys.

One of the top Icelandic girl names. It's very pretty — if you know how to pronounce it.

Prime pert-teenager name in midcentury TV shows, replaced by Maggie.

Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.

Saintly, and a Mother Superior to boot.

Winnet is a long-forgotten nickname for Winifred that was used in the US in the 18th and 19th centuries. These days, it's more often found in South Africa.

This musical choice fits right in with all the new hard-working Millers and Gardeners. It's also a Scottish demonym, referring to an inhabitant of the historic Scottish county of Fife.