South Australia Town Names

Adelaide is now heading straight uphill on the coattails of such newly popular sisters as Ava, Ada, and Audrey, and in the company of Adeline and Amelia. It was chosen by actress Katherine Heigl for the name of her second daughter.

Name that's virtually unknown here but has a lovely meaning and a simple sound and spelling.

With its rich aural relation to names like Aubrey and Audrey, this color name could be the next Amber, or Scarlett.

Revolutionary choice.

Possibility for fans of science fiction writer Ray.

Lovers of the languid South Carolina city might be attracted to this rich-sounding name. Could make an interesting update on Charles -- and can certainly work for a girl too. Actor Joey Lawrence used it for his daughter.

Colton is a trendy two-syllable choice, with the popular 'on/en' ending.

An older form of Everett that stays closer to its Germanic roots. Distinguished Everard is the name of several historical figures and literary characters, including a minor hobbit in The Lord of the Rings. Yet, even now that Ever- names are the height of style, Everard hasn't been seen on the charts for decades.