Newest Names on Nameberry

A variation of classic Katherine — also the Dutch word for kitten.

In Greek mythology, Silenus was a companion and tutor to the wine god Dionysus.

A popular name in Persian-speaking countries, such as Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. Sherine is also used in the Arab world including Egypt, where it is associated with the singer and actress Sherine Sayed Mohammed Abdel Wahab.

Derived from the Sanskrit māṇika, meaning "ruby", Manik is a common boy name in countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Heraclea — also spelled HeracleIa — is a name for ancient Greek festivals honoring Heracles.

French form of the owl-eyed ancient Greek goddess of war and wisdom.

If Harley has inspired the trendy spin Harlyn, who's to say Hartley can't become Hartlyn? Roughly a dozen baby girls were given this modern invented name last year.

A lovely virtue to bestow upon a child for a bold namer.

Khorshid, also found as Khurshid and Khursheed, is the Persian word for sun and a name used for both girls and boys. The name of a place in Iran, Khorshid is the title of an Iranian film about street children, angilicized as Sun Children. Khorshid Khanom, or Sun Lady, was an ancient fertility and water goddess, the personification of Anahita.

Kanchana — also spelled Kanjana — is a golden-hued name used in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and among Hindus in India.

This variation of the Ancient Roman surname Livius is found as a boy's name in Romania.

Radhika (also called Radha, Radharani, or Radhe) is an important goddess in Hinduism, the queen and favorite consort of the god Krishna. She is also sometimes considered an avatar of Lakshmi, goddess of beauty, wealth and prosperity.

A German surname, Tessin is drawn from several places in or near the Mecklenburg region of northeastern Germany. This rare first name can work for either sex.

National Book Award-winning novelist Jesmyn Ward brought this uncommon spelling of a lovely name into the public eye. Jasmine is the flower-y version, and Jessamine the genteel British version. Jessamyn West was an American writer in the 20th century.

The Albanian form of the Biblical classic John.

A modern respelling of Julian to get the "J" sound in French.

Also spelled Manish, this Hindu boy's name is popular across the Indian subcontinent. The name is made of the elements mann meaning "man" and ish meaning "God, master".

French version of the oft-overlooked biblical name Bartholomew.

A name with various possible origins. Attia was the name of a family clan in Ancient Rome, but the name can also be a variation of the Arabic atiyyah meaning "gift" or "present". Attia is a male given name in Egypt as seen with Egyptian footballer Attia Al Nashwy and Egyptian weightlifter Attia Hamouda.

In Greek mythology, Semele is the mother of the god Dionysus (god of wine, festivity, and insanity).