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- Moonee
Origin:
Fictional invented nameDescription:
Name invented for the 2017 movie The Florida Project.
- Moose
Description:
Moose is an unconventional masculine name derived from the North American mammal. As a given name, it emerged from nickname usage, typically assigned to individuals with large, strong builds or gentle personalities reminiscent of the animal. The name carries associations of strength, imposing presence, and a connection to wilderness and nature. While extremely rare as a legal first name, it has occasionally appeared as a nickname for athletes and other public figures. The name reflects a contemporary trend toward bold, nature-inspired naming choices. Moose projects a masculine, rugged image while simultaneously conveying a certain playful, approachable quality. It remains outside mainstream naming statistics but may appeal to parents seeking distinctive, memorable names with strong character associations.
- Mystery
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.
- Nayvie
Description:
Nayvie is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Navy. The name evokes the deep blue color of the sea and references the naval military branch. This contemporary spelling with the 'y' replaced by 'ie' gives the name a softer, more feminine feel while maintaining the original pronunciation. As a given name, Nayvie represents part of the trend toward using words with positive associations or nature elements as names. While relatively uncommon, it has gained some modest usage in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name's brevity, distinctive spelling, and connection to the powerful imagery of the ocean make it appealing to parents seeking a modern, unique name with subtle nature connections.
- Neveah
Origin:
Spelling variation of NevaehDescription:
In the beginning there was Nevaeh, created as a name by spelling the word heaven backwards, and Nevaeh rose to fame in the 2000's, becoming a mainstream choice by 2004.
- Novalee
Description:
Can be shortened to Nova. Appeared on the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2016.
- Novaleigh
Description:
Novaleigh is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern creation combining elements of 'Nova' (meaning 'new' in Latin) and the popular suffix 'leigh.' This melodic name conveys a sense of newness, brightness, and uniqueness. As a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape, Novaleigh reflects the 21st-century trend toward crafting distinctive names with meaningful elements. The astronomical connection to 'nova' (a star that suddenly increases in brightness) adds a celestial quality to the name. While still uncommon, Novaleigh appeals to parents seeking something fresh and distinctive with a feminine sound but without centuries of historical usage or predictable popularity patterns.
- November
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"month name"Description:
The menu of usable month names seems to expand every, well, month, with such choices as November, October, and January joining more established names like April, May, June and August. Logical November nicknames include Nova, Novi, or Ember, making this a natural (if adventurous) choice for a baby girl. November is also, obviously, one of the perfect names for November babies.
- Oakleigh
Origin:
Variation of Oakley, EnglishMeaning:
"oak clearing"Description:
Oakleigh broke into the Top 1000 in 2019, two years after Oaklee and six years after Oakley. Last year, about 600 baby girls were named Oakleigh in the US, almost exactly the same number as Oaklyn -- though three times as many were named Oakley and Oaklynn.
- Oaklyn
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"oak lake"Description:
Oaklyn is one of the oak-related names moving up the popularity charts, along with more popular sister Oakley and near-identical twin Oaklynn. The Oaklynn spelling used for three times as many baby girls as Oaklyn -- 1800 vs. 600.
- Obedience
Origin:
Virtue nameDescription:
It may have been used by the Puritans, but any modern child would chafe under this name.
- Omega
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"last"Description:
Omega is an unusual name used now equally for boys and girls, though the a ending is conventionally feminine. More popular boys' names, like Omega, end in the a sound these days: Joshua, Noah, Micah.
- Painter
Origin:
Occupational nameDescription:
Painter is among the most creative choices in this very fashionable category of names, with a particularly pleasant sound. Whereas most occupational names conjure up physical labor, this one feels like a gateway to the arts.
- Paisleigh
Origin:
Variation of Paisley, ScottishMeaning:
"church, cemetery"Description:
An unnecessarily complex retooling of Paisley, one of the most popular girl names that start with P.
- Panda
Origin:
Animal nameMeaning:
"bamboo eater"Description:
Panda, welcome to the baby name menagerie! Panda is an adorable animal name (after an adorable animal) that is sure to be both very rare and very cute. In Skins there was a character called Panda, which was short for Pandora. The name Panda comes from the Nepali word ponya meaning "bamboo eater".
- Paradice
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Another side of Paradise.
- Peanut
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Peanut Kai is the crazy celebrity baby name of the son of General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher and his fiance Ehiku. Cute but not recommended.
- Peighton
Description:
Peighton is a masculine variation of the name Payton, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning "Pæga's town" or "Pæga's settlement." The distinctive spelling with "eigh" reflects the modern trend of creating unique orthographic variants of traditional names. While Payton/Peyton have been used for both genders, they gained particular popularity as feminine names in the 1990s. The masculine use of Peighton maintains the name's sophisticated sound while setting it apart with its spelling. Despite its relative rarity for boys, it carries the appealing qualities of strength and distinction associated with surname-based given names.
- Pharaoh
Origin:
Egyptian, LatinMeaning:
"ruler"Description:
Kaiser, Rex, Kingsley, and Prince have become increasingly popular in recent years and Pharaoh is one of the more unexpected members of this regal family of names. Used as the title of ancient Egyptian rulers, it was also given to more than 200 babies in 2019.
- Pirate
Origin:
English word name from GreekMeaning:
"to attempt, attack"Description:
A bold new word name that conjures up images of peg-legs and eyepatches. It was brought to national attention by pop musician Billie Eilish, whose full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell.