Traveling Lite Baby Names

Short for Indiana or Indio... or just use it on its own. Indi makes a cool and punchy option for either sex.

The Latin word for "goddess" makes for a rarer, but equally stylish, spin on Thea. It may also be a short form of names such as Medea, Amadea, Dorotea or Andrea.

One of the coolest undiscovered international names, we love Roko for its simplicity, modern style, and freshness. It ranks among the top boy names in its native Croatia.

This unisex Hebrew name has held rather steady for boys while falling for girls in Israel.

The Polish form of Ruth has mostly been lost outside of Poland, but though rare, it can still be heard in Polish and Eastern European communities. Ruta has only ever appeared on Illinois' state data, due to Chicago's large Polish population. With Ruth now on the ascent, Ruta may be worth rediscovering.

Ubah is a floral Muslim name that travels light — easily transitioning between languages and cultures. The Real Housewives of New York's Ubah Hassan is a current notable bearer.

Currently a popular name for baby boys in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

O-ending short forms are almost invariably appealing, though this might seem slight as the child grows up.

The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.

A dynamic Arabic name with a strong meaning.

A Top 100 name in Israel, where it is overwhelmingly feminine. Zohar is currently used equally between girls and boys in the US but is rising far more quickly for boys.