Newest Names on Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 14 2024
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Introducing the newest names added to Nameberry's ever-growing database.
We are constantly discovering new names from cultures across the world. Our newest names for girls include Benny, Ashwini, and Tamriko. Newest boy names include Želimar, Moishy, and Ewoud.
Other attractive new additions to our database include Oakwell, Levee, and Rhysand for boys, and Yllnore, Musfirah, and Tuula for girls.
Have you got a name you'd like to see added to Nameberry? If so, visit the forums to give your suggestions!
Check out this list of the newest names on Nameberry, and you too might discover one you haven't heard of before. They are ordered here by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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- Saturnina
Origin:
Feminine form of Saturninus, RomanMeaning:
"Saturn"Description:
A bold, golden feeling name, owing to the ringed planet it evokes, Saturnina derives from the name of the Roman God Saturn, the god of agriculture, also associated with renewal, time, and abundance.
- Arwel
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"prominent"Description:
Arwel is well-known in Wales from figures such as composers Arwel Hughes and Owain Arwel Hughes, and Rugby players Arwel Thomas and Arwel Robson — though not especially popular for baby boys today. It has never been recorded in the American baby name charts, but would be an accessible Welsh heritage choice.
- Benny
Origin:
Diminutive of Benjamina, Benedicte, or BernadetteMeaning:
"son of the right hand; blessed; brave bear"Description:
With Scottie, Stevie, Billie, and Frankie all on trend for girls, Benny could be another unisex nickname that catches on in the coming years. Influencer Jaci Marie Smith named her baby Benny Marie in 2024 and author Charmaine Wilkerson used the name on a female character in her popular novel Black Cake, as a nickname for Bernadetta. Beyond pop culture, 9 baby girls were called Benny in recent years.
- Kova
Origin:
American invented name, variation of CoveMeaning:
"small bay"Description:
Once rejected for their similarities to COVID-19, Cove and company have officially rebounded. Cove and Kove are given more than 100 babies each year, and modern creations like Kovi and Kova are springing up on the charts.
- Rhysand
Origin:
Literary nameDescription:
Created by Sarah J. Maas for the handsome High Lord of her Court of Thorns and Roses series of fantasy romance novels. Rhysand is based on the Welsh name Rhys, meaning "ardor".
- Cardinal
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"principal; bird"Description:
Bird names have taken flight, and Cardinal is a new addition recently used by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden for their son. The red bird was named for the color of the robes worn by the religious cardinals.
- Lovi
Origin:
Variation of Lova, SwedishMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
Although practically unheard of in the US, Lovi is a name you should consider borrowing from its native Sweden. It follows the on-trend formula of traveling lite names — four letters, ending in I — and could easily cross cultures. The visual similarity to the word "love" doesn't hurt either.
- Sunil
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"very dark blue"Description:
Sunil is a wildly common male name in South Asian communities around the globe. It is an epithet of the Hindu God Krishna, who has blue skin befitting Sunil's meaning — "very dark blue".
- Cedwyn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"meaning unknown"Description:
Cedwyn, the name of a Welsh saint, is still used in small numbers today.
- Townes
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"one who lived in a village"Description:
Townes entered baby name consciousness — as a girl name, at least — in 2024 when Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma chose it for their daughter, Townes Meadow. Townes is a more established choice for boys, among whom it's often associated with the late musician Townes Van Zandt.
- Azriel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my help"Description:
One of the fastest-rising boy names of the 2020s, Azriel is now starting to see some use among baby girls. Azriel is the name of the Angel of Death in Jewish and Muslim traditions.
- Oakwell
Origin:
English suurname or combination nameMeaning:
"oaks by the spring"Description:
Oakwell is an English name, most often used as a surname. An alternative to the popular Oakley with a hint of cool Wells and classic Maxwell.
- Arys
Origin:
Literary nameDescription:
A knight in the Game of Thrones universe, Arys debuted on the charts for both sexes in 2023.
- Arys
Origin:
Literary nameDescription:
Created by George R. R. Martin for a male character in his Game of Thrones universe. Arys is a homophone of Eris, the Greek goddess of strife and discord.
- Hart
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"stag"Description:
This mostly male choice technically achieves unisex status in the US, where it was used for girls in about 18% of cases last year. Hart technically refers to a male deer, but modern parents are using it as an, ahem, heartfelt first and middle name for their children.
- Henny
Origin:
Diminutive of Henry and HendrikMeaning:
"estate ruler"Description:
A cute short form of Hendrick given to boys in the Netherlands.
- Amren
Origin:
Literary nameDescription:
Author Sarah J. Maas created the name Amren for a High Fae in her acclaimed fantasy romance series A Court of Thorns and Roses. Amren debuted on the US charts in 2023.
- Bento
Origin:
Portuguese and Brazilian, diminutive of BenedictMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
Bento is a diminutive of Benedito, meaning "blessed" or "well spoken of". Popular in Brazil and used as a given name, a nickname, and a surname, the name Bento is not to be confused with the Japanese concept of Bento, a single portion, convenience meal, often eaten at lunchtime.
- Eurion
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"golden"Description:
A dashing Welsh boy's name fitting into the fashionable category of names that mean gold.
- Amirion
Origin:
Hebrew, or a modern inventionMeaning:
"my nation is a song; treetop; prince"Description:
Amirion is possibly a variation of the Hebrew name Amiron, meaning "my nation is a song". Alternatively, it might be an elaboration of the popular and cross-cultural Amir — meaning "treetop" or "prince". The name first appeared in the US name data in 2017, and was used a handful of times a year until 2023, when it doubled in usage. Given to 40 boys in 2023, it combines the sounds of Amir, Amari, Orion and Zion.