Top Names I Love
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A top list of names that I really love, and my thoughts on each. Honestly, my future kids' names are on this list.
- Baylor
Origin:
English occupational surnameMeaning:
"one who delivers goods"Description:
Baylor's 2014 ascension to the US Top 1000 for boys is probably thanks to its fashionable two-syllable, r-ending, occupational surname feel. Think of it as Taylor with a twist.
- Bonna
- Charlottie
- Ellis
Origin:
English surname derived from Elijah or Elias or WelshMeaning:
"benevolent"Description:
Ellis is a former Old Man Name turned gender-neutral choice for the 21st century. It's one of the less used names in the currently popular El-family.
- Florrie
Origin:
English, diminutive of Florence and FloraDescription:
A sweet Bobbsey-twin era nickname, fluffy and floral.
- Jimin
- Lydia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"woman from Lydia"Description:
Lydia is one of the first place names, after an area of Asia Minor whose inhabitants are credited with strong musical talent great wealth. Always among the US Top 1000 girl names, Lydia is a quietly fashionable classic.
- Nomi
Origin:
Hebrew and JapaneseMeaning:
"beautiful, pleasant, delightful "Description:
This adorable cross cultural name updates Naomi and offers an accessible Japanese option. Strikes the right balance by being distinctive without seeming strange.
- Paxton
Origin:
Latin and EnglishMeaning:
"peace town"Description:
Paxton stands out from a lot of other two-syllable surname names for two reasons: the dynamic letter X in the middle, and its admirable peace association, providing the great nickname Pax.