Newest Names on Nameberry

Derived from the Old Norse word for "brother", Bror is a traditional name used in Sweden and Norway.

A variation of classic Katherine — also the Dutch word for kitten.

We all know of Alexandra, but how about the rare and beautiful gemstone Alexandrite as a fresh spin on this classic?

This Scottish Gaelic form of the Germanic name Walter is also seen in the form Bhaltair.

Thrace refers to a region in Southeast Europe, home of the Thracian people. In Greek mythology, Thrace was a sorceress, daughter of Oceanus and Parthenope.

Derived from the Germanic name Jurian, Orjan (properly spelled Örjan) is an Old Swedish boy's name. The Norwegian spelling of the name is Ørjan.

An elegant and elaborate girl's name with a plethora of nickname options, such as boyish Frankie, vintage Francie and Celie, and chic Celine.

This variation of the Hebrew Elijah is used in various Balkan countries.

Shuyuan is an erudite name with connections to Imperial China. Translated to English as Academies of Classic Learning or merely Academies, shuyuan were private institutions for scholars, often in peaceful, remote settings. The word is derived from the elements shū, meaning "book" or "writings" and yuán, "garden" or "park".

Halimeda (also called Halimede) was the sea-nymph daughter of Nereus and Doris in Greek mythology.

A Swedish and Norwegian girls’ name that combines "Inga" and the diminutive suffix "-lill".

Marichelle is a lyrical name found in the Philippines, where both its mother names — Maria and Michelle — are common choices themselves. The smush of Marichelle modernizes Maria and updates Michelle, which is firmly in mom name territory these days.

An important name in Hinduism, in which Kapila was a sage and creator of the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy.

The Greek variation of the Biblical place name Bethany was given to a handful of baby girls in 2022.

In Finnish mythology from the traditional native epic poem Kalevala, Sampsa is a mythical person who sows all the forests of the land.

In Greek mythology, Techne (also spelled Tekhne) is the personification of art, craft, and technical skill.

A gorgeous African name that would translate perfectly into the Western world.

Carlotta meets Charlotte in this elegant hybrid name.

The gender-neutral name Raman, used throughout India, means pleasing and joyful or charming or beloved, according to various sources.

This variation of the Latin Benedict was especially popular in Sweden in the '40s and '50s, and is still the 21st most common male name in Sweden.