Newest Names on Nameberry
- Manish
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"the god of the mind"Description:
Also spelled Maneesh, this Hindu boy's name is popular across the Indian subcontinent. The name is made of the elements mann meaning "man" and ish meaning "God, master".
- Maelor
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"prince + land"Description:
In Welsh legend, Maelor Gawr ("giant") was a king and, as his name suggests, a giant, who lived on a hillfort near Aberystwyth in west Wales. The name is very rarely used, even in Wales, but if you're looking for a name with a fantasy-esque "ae" spelling that also has genuine history, that could be a good option.
- Baglan
Origin:
GaelicMeaning:
"descendant of the little scholar"Description:
Derived from the old Gaelic surname O' Beigleighinn, Baglan was the name of a 6th-century Saint and missionary.
- Manisha
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"god of the mind"Description:
This beautiful Hindu girl's name is made of the elements mann meaning "man" and ish meaning "God, master".
- Siraj
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"light, lamp"Description:
Worldly and evocative.
- Hema
Origin:
Sanskrit, TamilMeaning:
"gold"Description:
A common name in India, where aside from the literal meaning of "gold", Hema is said to symbolize a beautiful, radiant woman.
- Savani
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"rainy season"Description:
The feminine form of the name Savan, Savani is assoiciated with the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, Śrāvaṇa, which is also the rainy season. The name is notably borne by singer Savani Ravindra
- Dhaval
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"white, fair"Description:
Mostly used among Hindus, Dhaval is a striking choice traditionally given to baby boys with fair complexions.
- Clovelly
Origin:
Place nameMeaning:
"ravine under the mill"Description:
Combining the sounds of familiar Ellie with the spark of contemporary Clover, Clovelly has a hint of Everly, Chloe, and Romilly about it too. Currently a very rare choice, and likely to remain so for now.
- Hilinai
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"to trust, to rely on, to have confidence"Description:
A Hawaiian word name, promoting community spirit and connection, the name Hilinai ranked in the Hawaii Top 100 Names for 2023, but was not used anywhere else in the US. The name can also be spelled as Hilina'i.
- Garner
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"granary"Description:
Garner is an uncommon word and surname with some prospect of garnering popularity, especially now that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have given it to their son Samuel as his middle name, and Jessica Alba and Cash Warren have used it as the middle name of their second daughter Haven. Garner is also Cash Warren's middle name.
- Kanchana
Origin:
Sanskrit, Tamil, ThaiMeaning:
"gold"Description:
Kanchana — also spelled Kanjana — is a golden-hued name used in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and among Hindus in India.
- Kallon
Origin:
Variation of Callan, GaelicMeaning:
"descendent of Cathalan"Description:
This modern rendition of Callan was created by author Sarah J. Maas for her fantasy romance series A Court of Thorns and Roses.
- Shweta
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"white"Description:
In Hinduism, white symbolizes purity, adding an extra layer of meaning to Shweta, which comes from the Sanskrit word for the color. Shweta is a common name among Hindu women and is connected to the goddess Saraswati, who also goes by the epithet Shwetambara.
- Rohit
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"red"Description:
Signifying the first rays of sun, Rohit is a wildly popular name in India, where it is connected to the Hindu God Vishnu. Along with Hindus, Rohit is also used among Jains and Sikhs.
- Iowerth
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"handsome lord"Description:
Iowerth, derived from the roots io meaning "lord" and berth meaning "fine, handsome", has been long considered the Welsh equivalent of Edward, despite their separate roots and meanings.
- Renly
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Wrenley in all forms is on the rise for baby girls. This particular spelling is featured in A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones.
- Moishy
Origin:
Variation of Moshe or MosesMeaning:
"to deliver; son of"Description:
A variation of the name Moshe, itself the Hebrew variant of Moses. It is notably used by the Jewish American group, Uncle Moishy and the Mitzvah Men who use verse and song to teach children about Orthodox Judaism. One of the lead singers is Moshe (Milton) Tanenbaum, originally had the nickname "Uncle Mitty", but, after being encouraged to use his Hebrew name, he switched it to "Uncle Moishy". Used as a given name since 2003, Moishy has gained more attention in recent years and is now given to around 20 babies each year.
- Adamarie
Origin:
English, combination of Ada and MarieMeaning:
"noble drop in the sea; noble and beloved"Description:
Adamarie is an unusual compound name, combining Ad- names like Ada, Adele, Adelaide, and Adeline, all sharing the meaning "noble", with Marie, meaning "drop in the sea; beloved". This name feels a little like Adelaide, Emery, Adamina, and Adelyn at the same time. With a hint of both vintage and modern vibes, this name has a pleasing combined meaning.
- Cloverley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"meadow of clover"Description:
With Clover rising up the charts, and Everly, Emberly, Waverly and Oakley on trend, it is possibly that this English surname may catch on, especially with its whimsical meaning. Whether the Cloverley or the Cloverly spelling gets used is yet to be seen.