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This lively, springy, rarely used surname name has an interesting history. For the English, German, Dutch and Ashkenazic Jews it was a nickname for a lively person or traveling entertainer, deriving from the words springen/springhen/shpringen, and in English it's also a topographical name for someone living near the source of a stream. An unusual option if you're seeking an out-of-the-ordinary 'er'-ending name. Though for some it might bring to mind Jerry Springer, or a Spaniel.

Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.

A bit blunt.

Derived from an ancient Roman name, this is best known in its male form Placido, thanks to the tenor.

We all know that Chaka really means disco.

The surname of humorist Ring is a new entry in the trendy occupational class -- but watch the lard.

Hatty is an old school nickname for Harriet, itself an old-fashioned choice. The more usual spelling historically is Hattie, with was given to more than 750 baby girls last year in the US, three times as many as were named Harriet. Hatty, by contrast, was used for fewer than five babies -- quite a contrast!

Worldly and evocative.

An uncommon Hebrew name that can still sometimes be heard in Jewish communities.

Aniko has the feel and rhythm of a Japanese name but in fact it's an Eastern European spin on Anna.

Some parents are turning to rivers and other bodies of water in the search for undiscovered place-names, and this has the feel of a Viennese waltz.

Once exclusively male name, Daryl Hannah made the Darrell spelling just as appropriate for girls -- and maybe even more feminine than masculine these days.

Loyalty is one of the Modern Virtue Names rising precipitously for babies in recent years, used last year for nearly 200 children, about 85 percent of them girls. Loyalty may also owe some of its popularity to trendy sister name Royalty.

Both Madisyn and Madison have lost ground in recent years.

Spelling variation of Lior.

Spelled Najee, this was chosen by rapper LL Cool J for his son several years ago.

Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.

This Myrtle variation may not be the most melodious choice but it does have that appealing nature meaning.