Preppy Names

Yardley, a surname redolent of British soaps and perfume, was used for her daughter by Megyn Kelly.

McCarthy is one of the most common Irish surnames, all fair game as first names for American babies, especially baby girls!

This English surname was originally a nickname for someone with a pock-marked face. It's a less-than-ideal meaning, but Greeley's upbeat sound and modern unisex style keep it on our lists.

One of the few military ranks used as a name, as in Kennedy in-law and Peace Corps creator Sargent (born Robert Sargent) Shriver. There's also a more creative, artistic association with painter John Singer Sargent.