Adam -- a primal Old Testament name -- was revived as a 1960s cowboy name. Adam is not as popular as it once was and feels ready for a respite, replaced by newer A names like Aidan/Aiden, Avery and Axel. Its most prominent current bearers include Adams Sandler, Levine, Brody and Driver -- who plays a character named Adam on Girls.
 Adam, of course, is the first man God created. It is also a generic term for mankind. Adam did not hit the U.S. Top 100 until 1970, peaking in the early '80s at Number 18.

Adam

A feminization of Adam with several sweet nickname options — Addie, Ada, Minnie, or Mina being a few.

Adamina

The color red was considered to have magical properties in early Japanese culture, with the power to cure blood and other illnesses.
Pronounced ah-kah-ko.

Akako

This colorful Sanskrit name belongs to the Hindu god Aruna, the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna can also be masculinized to Arun.

It can also be a female name in Japanese.

Aruna

The color red plays a prominent role in Hindu mythology, referring to the rising sun or the reddish horses of the "son of fire."  Pronounced ahr-OO-shah, it has a stylish Russian flair.  Hindi version is ARUSHI.

Arusha

Crisp and colorful, Autumn is the most popular season name now -- the only one in the Top 100 in recent years -- with Autumn's coolness only surpassed by Winter. Jennifer Love Hewitt named her daughter Autumn James.

Autumn is one of those unusual names that's been popular for many years without ever becoming wildly overused, which can be a real plus if you're looking for a name that's familiar without being too trendy.

Autumn

Avalon, an island paradise of Celtic myth and Arthurian legend--it was where King Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds-- and also the colorful capital of the California island of Catalina-- makes a heavenly first name. Actress Rena Sofer and British musician Julian Cope used it for their daughters.
 Avalon manages to blend the appeal of Ava and Evelyn, while sounding more interesting and unique.

Avalon

Afal

Aval

One of the new crop of boys' names that manage to be unconventional and macho at the same time — though Blade verges on the threatening. 

Blade

Blane is the attractive surname name of an important seventh-century Scottish saint, but is in danger of sounding slightly feminine and soap opera-ish.
 Blane was the name of the heroine's preppy object of affection in the iconic 80s movie 'Pretty in Pink'.
 It can also be spelled Blaine.

Blane

Bonfire

This traditional Italian name could have a whole new life when viewed as a color name. 

Carmine

Pronounced sham-me, this color and word name is soft and appealing.

Chamois

Coelcerth 

Damek, which you might think of as Adam with a Slavic accent, considerably freshens up the original. 

Damek

Dalen

Delen

An unusual old school name which is made more modern by that fashionable El- beginning.

Eldora

An ancient Roman clan name, Flavia is one choice that's unusual but historic. Now a Top 60 name in Italy, Flavia has been a rarity in the US, but with the upswing in F names for girls, this could change. Seen more in literature than real life, Flavia was used as far back as an1580 romance, then in a William Dean Howells novel and as a Princess in The Prisoner of Zenda. Although the original pronunciation is FLAH-via, Flavie (as in flavor) could make a cute nickname.

Flavia

A Latin clan name that may rise again along with other things Roman. 

Flavian

Falewe

Flavius

Gilda, although related to the words gold and gilded, has definitely tarnished.  It once shimmered with the seductive image of Rita Hayworth in the film Gilda, then was associated with the beloved early Saturday Night Live star Gilda Radner.  In opera, Gilda lives on as the name of the daughter of Rigoletto.

Gilda

Gwinwelen

Gwydngala

Haligmonath

Harfesttid

Harfestweta

Harvest 

Hedra

Hyddfref

Kirrily, which rhymes with cheerily, is a name that's uniquely popular in Australia. It originated in recent decades as an elaboration of several similar names – the European Kyra or Keira, the Maori Kiri which means tree bark, or the Aboriginal word kira which means leaf – plus the lee sound. Both Aboriginal actress Kirrily Nolan and Australian fashion designer Kirrily Johnston have helped popularize the name, which has spawned a countless number of spelling variations. Kirrily is one of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/317/unique-baby-names">unique baby names</a> to watch.

Kirrily

Kevardhu

Kydnyadh

Swaggering western place-name with a lot of cowboy bravado and panache. 

Laramie

A name given to apple--specifically crab apple--trees.  The first syllable rhymes with Cal.

Malus

Manley

This traditional Greek name feels somewhat more distinctive than Melissa, though after a recent upward blip in popularity, it seems to be sliding back down -- which may not be a bad thing for parents looking for a name that both fits in and stands out.

Melina

Euphonic hybrid of the sounds of Melissa and Laura. Melora Hardin is an actress who was featured on The Office.

Melora

Mapulder

Masaren

Medi

Melen

Melyn

Melyngoch

Milscapuldor

Omaira is an intriguing Middle Eastern possibility. 

Omaira

Owraval

An uncommon short form of Patricia – an innovative way to honor Great-Aunt Pat. 

Patia

Patrin is a truly unusual yet easily comprehended choice. 

Patrin

Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy. 

Patzi

Phyllis has been used by classical poets for the idealized pastoral maiden. A Greek mythological name of a woman who was turned into an almond tree, Phyllis was in the Top 100 from 1916 to 1958, reaching #24 in 1929, and has the (remote) possibility of joining other revived s-ending names like Iris. In the 'St Clare' book series by Enid Blyton Phyllis is nicknamed Fizz.  Just a thought.
Phyllida is a variation that sounds at once more old-fashioned and more stylish.

Phyllis

Phyllon, the male version of Phyllis (which gives you a clue to its pronunciation), was introduced as a baby name by Dutch model Doutzen Kroes and her husband DJ Sunnery James. Phyllon is one of those <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/329/nature-baby-names">nature names</a> that hides its true, well, nature.

Phyllon

This is an English surname dating back to 1086, but we don't see it having much of a first name future in the twenty-first century.

Pomeroy

This name of the Roman goddess of fruit trees is also associated with a suburban town in Southern California. 

Pomona

Pompiwn

Pompyon

The girls have Apple, Plum, Peaches, Cherry, and Berry: here's one variety of fruit suitable for a boy. 

Quince

'Q' names are hot, and this is an intriguing fruit name that could be used for a girl or boy.  The quince often appears in Greek myth, in tales of Aphrodite, Paris and Atalanta.  Can also be a nickname for Quincy.

Radcliff

Rufus is a rumpled, redheaded (it was the nickname for red-haired King William) ancient Roman name popular with saints and singers (e.g. Rufus Wainwright); now, Rufus is on the cutting edge of cool.
 Fellow singer James Taylor named one of his twins Rufus, and Rufus Humphrey is a Gossip Girl character. Rufus Sewell is a commanding, intense English actor.
 Rufus is mentioned in the New Testament as the name of a son of Simon the Cytherian, and there are several St. Rufuses. He's also a major figure in the George Eliot novel Felix Holt: The Radical, an honest and passionate preacher and politician.

Rufus

Rhagfyr

Tanjys

Winterfylleth

Wuduappel

X marks the spot in names these days, usually at the middles or ends of names, but here is one that puts it squarely up front.
 This extravagant name, which, like many Greek names beginning with X, is pronounced as if it were a Z in English, is derived from the Greek word for the color yellow. A Homeric epithet of Demeter, Xanthe would be a striking choice for a blonde-haired baby girl, thanks to its "golden" meaning.

Xanthe

Xanthipe, also spelled Xanthippe, is the name of the wife of Socrates. Challenging for English speakers, it's also dramatic and alluring.

Xanthipe

llafur

vintageluvs's list "Autumnal Names" of 69 great name ideas: Adam - llafur!

Autumnal Names

This is a list of names (or words used as names) that conjure up an image of the beginning of fall. So far, incomplete. 