NB andor unisex names

Just the kind of old-fashioned nickname coming back into style.

Naming a child Cornelius or Nelson feels increasingly ahead of the curve in today's vintage name-loving climate. But keep Nelly for a nickname (even the rap star was christened Cornell).

This would be tough enough for a boy to handle, but near impossible for a girl.

Cool goddess name, but brace yourself for lots of sneaker jokes.

November is one of a growing list of month names that can work for a baby boy, and is also one of the ideal names for November babies.

In Greek mythology, Nyx was a powerful goddess and the embodiment of the night, but when spoken, its negative meaning can't be ignored.

Unlike Pearl and Ruby and more like Jasper, this gem name works well as a boys name. With its strong final X, it feels similar to Alex, Phoenix, Jax, and Rex, while the shiny black quality of the stone feels reminiscent of Orion. Chosen by musician Iggy Azalea for her son in 2020, it has accelerated up the charts and now sits just outside the Top 300.

Hard-core rocker Ozzy (born John) Osbourne might not be everyone's idea of a role model, but his nickname name, along with others like Iggy and Izzy, are now being used. Ozzy was one of the fastest-rising boy names of 2021.

There's a football player called Pepper (born Thomas and given the childhood nickname for sprinkling pepper on his cereal) Johnson -- but this sounds more like the name of a cheerleader.

Borne by jazz saxophonist Pharoah Saunders, this is a spelling variation of the title name Pharaoh. The traditional spelling is a familiar-but-unique choice and this is certainly rarer, though some may think you've made a spelling mistake rather than a deliberate choice based on style and preference.

Worthy sibling for Oak, Elm, Juniper, and Spruce.

This may be a bit quirky to make it as a name, especially in first place. If you love it, you might try it in the middle.

Fiery but slight middle name choice; much more apt to be a redhead's nickname.