Streamlined Baby Names

A lively, zippy name that is surprisingly rare in the US. It was the name of two men mentioned in the Bible, but is feminine in modern times.

Adley made the Top 1000 at Number 735 in 2012 on the heels of sister name Hadley, only to vanish again in 2013. But now, with the popularity of Adelaide and Adeline, it has leaped upward and entered the Top 1000 once again. Adley feels in step with name trends of the moment, but will it survive the ages? Other such mashups have not.

Liza's heyday was the mid-1970s, following on the heels of super-popular sister Lisa. But thanks to the fact that it never became superpopular, Liza remains a name not especially tied to one generation or style.

This nickname name might be cute for a niño, but one of the full names ending in tino would make a more mature statement.

The currently preferred replacement for Becky, sometimes used on its own.

Takes the priss out of Priscilla.

Tavo is a stylish-sounding short form of an antique name.

The new kid on the block in terms of Christopher short forms, it was introduced into the mix by actor Topher Grace, who didn't like Chris.

This name is hanging on as Renee, thanks to Ms. Zellweger, and in newer forms Renae and Renny.

Diminutive of the Italian Giovanna, or sometimes Vanessa or Ivanna.

If you have an aversion to Briella, you can shorten it even further to this.

Anastasia is a lovely yet very long name, and Stasia is a fresher, classier short form than Stacy.

Simple but substantial, Lani is surprisingly underused considering the popularity of Lainey, Leilani, Lana, and Kehlani. A multi-cultural choice with both Hawaiian and English origins, it is also used in the Philippines, possibly as a variation of the modern Laarni, or as a twist on the word langit meaning "skies, heaven", which aligns with the Hawaiian meaning too.

Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.

Last cool when Bogie roamed Casablanca.

Cute, distinctive diminutive for this regal-sounding name.

A feminine multicultural nickname name perfectly able to stand on its own.

Netta ranked in the US Top 1000 in the 1880s, when it was often used as a short form of names such as Jeanette, Annette, and Antoinette. In Jewish families, Netta was typically seen as a variation of the Hebrew name Neta.

An interesting cousin of Natalie (the 'h' is silent) found in the Louisiana Cajun community, Athalie is the name of a tragedy by classic French playwright Racine.