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Top 10 Cool Baby Names |
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Are you having trouble finding that just-right name for your new baby? In this list we have have put together a list of names just for you. Discover the most interesting and original girls’ and boys’ names of 2010 and beyond.
10 Cool Girl Names...
AmelieOrigin: FrenchMeaning: Industrious, striving Why we like it: The 2002 movie, nominated for five Academy Awards and staring the charming and big-eyed beauty Audrey Tautou in the title role, is still très cool! | DahliaOrigin: NorseMeaning: From the valley Why we like it: It sounds old and new at the same time, and as flower names go, it’s a little fresher than Iris, Rose, and Daisy. | |
FionaOrigin: Irish, GaelicMeaning: Fair Why we like it: Delicate for a girl, mysterious for a woman. | GiannaOrigin: ItalianMeaning: God is gracious Why we like it: No girl could be plain with this striking Italian version of Jane. |
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JozyOrigin: EnglishMeaning: May God give increase Why we like it: Unique without being too far out there, Jozy is easy to remember and spell with its jaunty “z.” | JuneOrigin: LatinMeaning: Young Why we like it: Reese Witherspoon’s Oscar-winning interpretation of tough and talented country crooner June Carter Cash might just inspire a few moms to bring this one back. | |
MaaritOrigin: FinnishMeaning: Pearl Why we like it: Call it the Ikea effect, but suddenly Scandinavian names are sounding very bright and modern to us. | MaeOrigin: EnglishMeaning: The fifth month, named after Maia, the Roman Earth Goddess Why we like it: Mae is short, sweet, and simple — a beautiful classic. | |
ShantiOrigin: HindiMeaning: Peaceful Why we like it: There’s something very “New Millenium” about | TaliseOrigin: Native AmericanMeaning: Beautiful water Why we like it: Talise is exotic and musical. The beautiful soprano Talise Trevigne shares this lovely name, as does the language of the Solomon Islands. |
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10 Cool Boy Names...
EmersonOrigin: EnglishMeaning: Surname; son of Emery Why we like it: Ralph Waldo Emerson, the transcendentalist philosopher and author, brings beauty and strength to this name. | GabrielOrigin: HebrewMeaning: God is my strength Why we like it: Distinct and sophisticated, Gabriel is a strong, traditional name with roots in the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faiths. | |
HeathOrigin: EnglishMeaning: An open area of land covered by heather or the heather itself Why we like it: Aussie actor Health Ledger had a breakout role in Brokeback Mountain. Admiring moms might be drawn to his English name. | HenryOrigin: GermanMeaning: Rules his household Why we like it: A classic name that has regained popularity, Henry is hot but not overused. Though a handsome formal name, Henry brings fun nicknames for little leaguers such as Harry and Hank. | |
IanOrigin: EnglishMeaning: God has been gracious Why we like it: A bold variant of the traditional John, Ian is charming and strong. With only three letters, Ian may be a smart choice for a little guy with a long last name! | LeanderOrigin: GreekMeaning: Lion-Man Why we like it: The mythological tale of Hero and Leander is one of the most spellbinding and romantic stories in all of literature. | |
MalcolmOrigin: Scottish, GaelicMeaning: Servant of Saint Columba; a royal name in Scotland. Why we like it: Now that best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell’s found his way onto everyone’s bookshelves and “Malcolm in the Middle” is on everyone’s TVs, we’re betting that little Malcolms may soon wind up in many cribs. | PrestonOrigin: EnglishMeaning: From the priest’s estate Why we like it: This traditional name is strong and brings Pres, a fantastic nickname to boot. Evidence that it’s cool? Witness the collected demeanor of the intriguing Dr. Preston Burke on television’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” | |
OlivierOrigin: FrenchMeaning: Peaceful or the olive tree, which symbolizes fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity Why we like it: This French twist on a classic gives baby some European charm! | StefanOrigin: GermanMeaning: Crowned in victory Why we like it: Classic but cool, Stefan is a modern-sounding variant of the traditional Stephen. |
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