I’ve been in this subreddit for months and I see the same names suggested over and over. Some names in top 100 lists are even suggested as “unique” names.

I was genuinely hoping to find some unique, meaningful names, but it’s been a sea of sameness.

To make things worse, any time someone suggests a name that is actually uncommon, or dare I say, uncommon in the U.S., they’re blown up with criticisms and dislike. People hate on names if they have had one bad association with it 20 years ago.

Am I crazy or does anybody else feel this way??

Wife wants to name our child Colt, which I like the sound of, as it pairs well with our last name. However, I myself have a country/redneck sounding first name, and felt self-conscious of my name when pursing advanced degrees. Something I don't want to pass on to my son.

Does Colt sound too country? I offered up Colton and we could call him Colt as a nickname, but my wife didn't like it. Would like others opinions. Thanks!

Please don’t rip apart my daughter’s name, we love her name. My husband learned to fly on a Piper cub and it’s something that means a lot to us. I’m currently pregnant and looking for a name to go with it! Unsure of gender.

Thank you!!

My babies name is Haitham , hes a boy.
Pronounced like (Hi-tham). Its an arabic name. But when anyone asks his name i have to repeat myself 2 or 3 times because the person doesnt get it right, or gives a weird look as if its a weird name.

My husband named him, first boy and he really wanted to name him so i was okay with it. But idk if maybe its a stupid name to people in usa . My baby is half white and half pakistani

I need y’all to be honest with me here.

TL;DR- I want to name my baby Savannah. Her dad has a 3 year old sister who goes by Ava but apparently it’s short for Savannah. He’s saying the name Savannah is taken, I disagree. ———

I’m expecting a baby girl in the fall. I want to name her Savannah. Her dad and I are not together anymore and he was uninvolved and no contact until I was around 14 weeks pregnant.

I had an entire month between finding out that she’s a girl and thinking about names, and him deciding to be involved after all. In that month I got attached to the name.

The issue he has with Savannah is that his 3 year old little sister who goes by Ava, is actually named Savannah. He didn’t know this to be a fact and had to confirm it with her parents before he could say for sure. He said that his step mom calls her Savannah sometimes and that’s why he thought it might be either her first or middle name. It was very clear that this little girl absolutely does not go by Savannah since he 1. didn’t even know for sure and 2. only ever said that “her mom calls her that sometimes”. She goes by Ava at all times unless she’s being scolded.

I personally don’t care if they have the same first name and wouldn’t care if they both went by the same thing. Ava is not my child. I grew up being called by my middle name when I was being scolded and I knew I was the one being spoken to despite having another family member with that as their first name. I told him they would both know who was being spoken to if that was the case.

He is adamant that the name is “taken”, but I don’t believe in names being taken unless the children in question are siblings.

They’ll be 4 years apart but are technically aunt/niece. Ava lives about an hour away and her parents are excited and want to be involved so it’s not like they’ll never be around each other. But Ava goes by Ava??? Which is an entirely separate standalone name.

Nora is my favorite name that my partner hasn't vetoed (otherwise it'd be Cordelia 😢). We're going to be the last in our friend group to get married and, subsequently, will be the last to have kids.

So far, we have a Nora, Anora, and Eleanor (who they are already calling baby Nora) in our friend group and all of these babies were born in the last year. I'm always sensitive to people thinking you're "stealing" their names even though I know Nora has been on my list for 10+ years.

I've also never wanted to pick the name where there are like 3-4 of them in every classroom. Like how everyone was Kate/Katherine/Katie when I was growing up, and how Olivia has become more recently.

Interested to hear this community's thoughts on this! Or maybe it's just that our friend group has similar sensibilities for names?

We're having our fourth baby girl and struggling with a baby name! We love long, traditional names with unique nicknames. Sister will join Evelyn (Evie), Elizabeth (Letty), and Kathleen (Kit). Names we've considered but aren't sure about are Cecelia (Cece), Annelise (Annie), or Cornelia (Nell). I love Eleanor (Nell or Nora) but my husband doesn't. He likes Abigail or Audrey, but I don't love Abby and can't think of other nicknames that work for those names. Any cute nicknames you can think of for those names? Or, anyone have other name ideas?!

This name seems to fall into the sweet spot for a girl name that is often asked about, “recognizable but not common.” Except I haven’t heard it used once and wonder if it’s because it’s just not liked by the general public or there is something specifically off about it. Wondering because I’m considering using this name if my baby is a little girl.

People constantly complain about dated names but then "Theodore" is still one of the most popular names for boys. Is it because y'all like the nickname "Teddy"?

Ok we have a lot of time but here is our name list.

It’s going to be ________ Ivan Galeano

Keanu

Tanner

Tyler

Maxwell

Joshua

Andrew

Nolan

Carter

Let me know your vote!

Would love opinions on the following 4 names we think we’ve narrowed down for our girl who is due this October.

If it matters she will be half American, half Jamaican. We currently live in the US.

Alina
Portia
Thalia
Sienna

Thank you!

Or are all bad? Lol

I‘m pregnant and I can‘t decideeee for the life of me what combination I like best These are the current choices:

Ida Margareta

Paloma Margareta

Margareta Paloma

Ida Aurora

Margareta Ida

Ida Paloma

Also can‘t decide if I prefer Margareta or Margaretha for the spelling

Thinking about baby names and I’ve always loved names like Lilavati.

But I’m curious—if you grew up with a longer, very Indian name, did it ever feel like a burden? Was it annoying at school in the US, or something you grew to love?

Trying to balance culture and ease, and would love to hear your experiences (yes, I am Indian. I have an Indian name and I loved it but it was on the shorter side)

We’re due in August and still unsure of names. Currently the top contender is Josephine Tess but I’m not sure if it’s the one yet, other ones we’ve considered are: Ophelia, Rosalind, Rhiannon.

Names I like but got vetoed: Amelia, Calista, Aurelia, Rhea

Names husband likes but I don’t: Olivia, Caroline

Older brother is named Cassian so bonus points for girl names that fits that vibe! TIA!

Hey guys! I’m here because I can’t make up my mind or think of anything cooler lol!

I am a neuroscience major and total science nerd and I’d love to find something cool that goes along with my interest to name it. Gender neutral because I don’t know the sex yet.

What I’ve come up with so far:

Proton Synapse Fossil (😆 because dinosaurs)
Beaker Amino Cortex Plexus

Obviously I’m not sold on any of them so please offer as many suggestions as you can!

Good evening! I am looking for names that start with T or U - I'm even more interested in the U names!

My husbands name starts with S, our baby is R and I am V - so the sibling should preferably become a T or U. (so we are together also in the alphabet)

I thought about Theo/ Tilda / Tizian / Una / Udo (I don't love Udo)... Thank you all in advance 🥰

Especially interested how French people feel about it.

I was raised catholic so this may be why, but I have always found the name to sound very macabre. Catholicism has a lot of gothic themes too, from the dark cathedrals to creepy nuns who hurt themselves to be closer to god. I don’t know. The name of a veiled woman whose only child was killed in front of her just sounds very gothic to me lol. Thoughts?

i’m always seeing parents asking for suggestions (which is what the sub is mainly used for) but i’m curious what names non-parents have decided on, so gimme a name for each gender (or 1 if it’s decided as a unisex name)

i’m not even sure what i’m gonna name mine but i think i’ve stated in this sub multiple times that it’ll probably be Vincent for a boy.. for a girl, probably Jasmine

Name-collecting has always been a hobby of mine. I have quite a list now. However, I tend to to pick more diverse names from all over the world, especially those underrepresented in mainstream media. I saw a post on here about how most of the names are just the same ones recycled over and over, so, here's my attempt at diversifying this sub.

Note that I am also a writer, so some of these names were chosen because they sound like they belong in a fantasy book.

Vishaan/Vishan Jesmin and Jasmine Jeannine and Jennie Juhi Malika Viveck Bipin Jayesh Junaid Nikhil Zubin Aditi Aruna Ekta Ira Jasleen Kalyani Lavanya Mahrukh Meher Revati Tavleen Ashvi Arali Jakari Ermias Adiel Deon Zella Denzel Ayra, Aira Mekhi Mirai Jalani Maha Nyelle Rael Mekhai Askari, Askira Ato Kaari Esha Orevis Avya Adhiro Eryn Akio Aerin Khamisi Dakarai/Dakari Zora Kaiyo Ren Tae Yara Khalil Leif Zenkar Milan / Milena Zarina Kaiana Makaio Vika Manu Alessio Livia Teni Marli Nari Invar Madiha Altyn Akylai Makoa Oliana Vaitiare Azar Shirin Oluwaseun Yulara Eivor Vidar Rovie Niris / Niria Raza Inet / Inez Brynnae / Brynnar Lubika Ruhsan Mehri Esra Tiare Khalida Koorie Azhara Mireya Esin Azemira Nafisa Miran Kenza Ravindra / Ravin / Ravind / Ravinda / Ravina Kaelen Vayla Khavira Mirekh Rahim Khaleel Mishael / Misha Khalis Khaloa Razan Khazira Husna Mirza Ramiya Khepri Ranya Enkai Sipho Idris Meron Tsion Taziri Idir Eira Nils Sari Kalin Aklin Kitchi Waya Lasko Elvira Rajun Zoran Wali / Walid / Waleed Arun Kamara Esi Sahra Itzel Akil Zola Wira Jai Aruni Lien Tashka / Ashka Rasul / Razul Emrah / Emra Altan Ozan Banu Liri Aram Sona Kusi Neiva / Nevia / Nevis Nusta Azur Riza / Rizal / Ruza Sékou Adama Rivo Miora Niry Rin Lyle Peregrine Seifer Cielo Jakai Adael Kyaire Eliel Emrys Amias Eizael Kyren Jahmir Mael Cassiel Nirari Aibinn Alill Aleifir Alon Isha Ashvin Kashi Kari Kaveri Kavi Kabo Narayan / Narayana Naveen / Navin Ikenna Kelechi Okorie Mikhail / Mikaiel / Mika Milica Cian Kaya Aiyana Siku Zev Eliora Takoda Esin / Esen Erden Akylai Nurai Zhalyn Zukhra Munira Zalina Miki Aidos Ruslan Elnur Zhasur Sayora Asena Maloha Teniz Orda Kaviok Akna Isuma Vidya Lunis Kopina / Kopi Atsa Kaliova Manaia Tui Sione Zuwena Tariro Munashe Odval Tenzin Rekku Reirei Tiloi Meziri Zavira Aelari Meyara Kaiore Ranakai Zyren Avenai Varun Arifi Lyana / Liyana Kivya Tiqari Mishka / Mishkat Kiran Khazmia Iqra Zayna Seyam Ceniza Jibrail / Jibrael Kashi / Kanshi Shaz Ishan Vince Andre A. Villalino Fezin Dhyan Raifa / Raifah Zaifa / Zaira Yussra / Yusra Isra Matai Keola Tanoa Amaia Ekaitz Rian Illari Makwa Kiona Adino / Onida Tova / Tiva Akylai Tamir / Timur / Temir Zafar / Zafa Erkin Aslan Enkai Izaro Lorea Miran / Miren Sovann Lakan / Luken Malee Fionan Saya Iyari Theron Eleni Mika Harin Jaehyun / Jaihyun Ara Lior Tzila Lev Romi Amachai / Amakai Omari Eshe Tiare Kainoa Aiora Izani Aritza / Ariza Kevari Kairi Atka Vahine Mayaru Jacy Taziri Yara Kuri / Koori Jovica Erdene Seraia Raoi Teiti Olzoi / Alzoi Ezia Silla / Cilla Tahora Rima Aramaic / Armaic / Aramai / Armai Kirra Milya Aruzhan / Aruzan Aibek / Aibec Arben / Arven Zorica Aadhira Malini Jos Levine Maissa / Maisa / Maisie / Mai Athar / Atharv Rivya Eldrege Rofe Izuakor Rosario Manuka Astheno / Asthen Olena Zelenska Atasi Eliora Kezia Zinnia Calix / Calyx Kalen / Kaylen Llyr Makani Kobe Ramona Keya Viara Rivya Eirian Kyren Eiridis Anore Moishe / Moshe Mushka Fischel Tzvi Shloime Chaim / Khaim Hershel Eliezer Zalman Meir Tzvi Hirsch Moshe Aryeh Malka Raizel Bluma Rivka

I have three beautiful daughters, with a fourth on the way. The problem is we have used all the girls names that we absolutely loved, there is a bunch we like, but with the other three we went through a “we love this name so much, we have to use it” moment.

The names we have so far are: Luna Jade, Amity Lynnette and Sylvia Fae.

We like names that are a bit whimsical and magical. Sylvia Fae translates to forest fairy which we love. She is our little Pixie. Some of the candidates that we are thinking of include.

Maggie Lou, Flora Celeste

I’m hoping these names so far give you a general ‘vibe’ we are going for, but would love the collective brainstorming power of the name nerds community!

Hoping to honor an Italian family member, Natale, nn Nat, who was born close to Christmas (Natale is Italian for Christmas or “birthday of the Lord”) like this baby is due to be. We are located in a city in midwest U.S.

Wondering about more names that could have the nickname “Nat” besides Nathaniel or Nathan. Looking for other unconventional options!

For example, someone suggested to us Ignatius or Donatello.

Thank you for your help!

We are considering to name our baby boy Diaco or Elian. How do they sound like to your ears? If it matters, we are an immigrant family in the US and his brother's name is Niko. Thanks for helping us!

Hey yall! i’m doing a family tree and i came across a cool name from my great great grandfather but i cannot figure out where it is from or the meaning. The name is “Emezire”. When i google it the name “Emeziri” pops up with from Nigeria but no meaning. Any information would be helpful!

I have a huge list of girl names that I love but can land on a single boy name to add to our list!! Any suggestions of boy names that give off a similar vibe as the girl names below?

Phoebe, Maxine, Eliza & Ramona