Naming a child in the twenty-first century can be a real challenge. Especially if you’re a millennial, this task eats away at you as you struggle to find something meaningful, unique, and impactful. It’s also in many parents’ best interest to choose a name that is gender neutral, since this is becoming increasingly standard among new generations Scouring name databases pulls up more than you bargained for, so narrowing down any lists is virtually impossible. Luckily, there’s an even better way to tighten your search: by most recent.

Since naming your children has gone back for centuries, making something old sound new again is a trend among new parents. The “vintage” appeal of girl’s names such as Olive, Grace, and Ida have resurfaced in this ubersocial decade, but maybe this trend is not for you. Instead of relying on creating a name of your very own and risk its possible ridicule and flop, why not try a name that is relatively new, unique, and is accepted for its ongoing trendiness?

If you’re looking for a special name for your twenty-first century daughter, we’ve created the perfect list to help you in shortening your options.

20 James

While James is by no means a new name, its use as a name for a girl is. In the last decade, girls with gender fluid names have been rising in popularity. While flip-floppy names like Alex (short for Alexandra) and Andy (short for Andrea) are not a new concept and have been used for awhile, James is still relatively unheard of for a female. But celebrities such as Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jessica Capshaw have brought this name to the forefront of our minds as they’ve tacked this second name on to their daughters, Autumn and Poppy (respectively). But the biggest and best-known use of this name is the daughter of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. She’s been branded with James as a first name, forever changing our view of this previously male-dominated moniker.

19 Lennon

Many parents nowadays are tapping into their cherished love of vintage records and influential talent with this beautiful homage to The Beatles’ late member, John Lennon. This name has been rising in popularity, as is many last names of affluent people throughout time (such as Reagan, Monroe, and Lincoln). But with the rise of two Canadian singing sisters, Lennon and Maisy Stella – and actresses on TV’s Nashville – the name is continuing to seep into households and stand out as a worthy contender. In the last decade, Lennon has been rising in popularity, and for both genders. And whether you’re into the music of John Lennon or not, it still makes for a lovely name for any daughter of the twenty-first century.

18 Journee / Journey

The name Journey and its various spellings (even Jurnee or Journye are alternatives to this increasingly popular name) has become known for its primary influence in the twenty first century. This word-turned-name is just one of many inspirational, value-esque words that are being used as children’s names, including Trinity, Melody, and Cadence. Journey is a word that says so much. It speaks of adventure and a path in which you learn so much about yourself. Having a child is a journey in itself, so it’s entirely fitting that one would choose this name for their daughter. The millennial population especially is into this name due to their increasing wanderlust and need for exploration. However, the spelling of Journee is much more new and trendy than its real word connection. Journee has taken off in the last ten years and is becoming the preferred spelling variation over other representations of the name.

17 Winter

A variation to the popular seasonal names, Autumn and Summer, Winter is the season that’s becoming more popular for its beautiful name and meaning, over its cold weather and snow. When asked about why Nicole Richie and Joel Madden named their daughter, Harlow Winter, after this season, they said it was because she was “so serene and quiet”, much like the mood that winter brings with it. As much as the season itself doesn’t do it for me, the name does. You have to admit that it has a certain elegance and gentleness about it that reminds you of a peaceful snowfall. While it hasn’t been around for long as a girl’s name, its seasonal counterparts have been stealing the spotlight for years. It’s about time that Winter came into its own and that we’ll be able to see what kind of women these Winter’s will be: harsh and icy, or tranquil and cozy.

16 Wren / Wrenley

Wren is a name that is an homage to nature and wildlife and is gaining in popularity. While Wren is definitely more chosen over its very recent extended counterpart, there is something to be said about Wrenley. With its double synonym, it lightens up the flow of the word, taking it from something simple and basic to a name that packs a punch. Either name you choose, they’re both a beautiful tribute to the singing bird. For parents who enjoy the outdoors and life’s littlest creatures, this name is super delicate – much like their newborn daughter – so it’s a name that is fluttering with meaning. Wren, and other nature names such as Willow and Meadow, evoke a prettiness that is more than skin deep. There is an internal and lively spirit within them that let their parents know that life has come full circle with the birth of their child.

15 Ember

If you’re looking for a baby girl’s name that is both new and unusual, but also one that ignites interest and energy, Ember may be a good choice. Its meaning describes the remains of a powerful element that fuels our world and lives. While Fire might be too intense of a name to use, Ember is a softer term that steals our hearts. It never existed up until two decades ago and has taken a huge jump in popularity in the last ten years. And why shouldn’t it? It evokes a subtle passion and is a tiny representation of something that can spark the warmest of feelings, as well as physically warming you. What name is better to describe your daughter and a tiny person who has the ability to light up your life? If the love you feel for your new baby girl is so intense that your heart is smoldering with emotion, naming her Ember will have more meaning than one.

14 Everly (Everley / Everleigh / Everlee)

If you’re into the names Beverly or Evelyn, but want to put your own unique twist on these classic and elegant names, Everly is this century’s hottest alternative. It’s so hot, that many baby name databases fail to recognize its existence! Don’t let that fool you, though. Everly is a name that is trending amongst new mothers and its use for their daughters. In fact, Channing Tatum and his wife, Jenna, even named their daughter Everly. However, it’s been previously used as a boy name until the last decade. You wouldn’t know that this uber feminine name was once applied to a the male gender, but it’s true. But I guess it’s understandable when you consider its Saxon origins and meaning of “boar” and “field”. While those two words depict a rough scenario, its Old English roots translate to a “grazing meadow”, a much more delicate background for a girl.

13 Ireland

When you think of the name Ireland, you are reminded of the beautiful, lush and magnetic country. The name popped out of nowhere in the mid-nineties when Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin gave this title to their model daughter, but it really started to shine as a contender for naming girls ten years later. In the last few years, it’s remained a strong choice, as well as other names that pay tribute to countries, such as India, Milan, and America. It’s a creative name that speaks of intellect and strength, as well as beauty and charm. We love the way the word rolls off the tongue. With only two syllables (sounding like it could be three), we feel exotic and like we already have an accent simply by saying the name out loud. Any Ireland baby will surely stand out and command a natural popularity.

12 Marlowe / Marlow

While it’s not entirely a new, it may as well have been with the way it coasted by unknown for decades, only to be pulled from the back shelf at the turn of the century and given the credit it rightfully deserved. We have celebrities like Sienna Miller and Jason Schwartzman to thank for that, who – in the last ten years – have both named their daughters Marlowe. This name is also known as unisex, meaning that both genders can benefit from this moniker. Therefore, Marlowe acts as a great choice if you don’t wish to have your child identify as either male or female. It’s a name that suggests compassion, as well as having the knack for storytelling. A few mothers have even claimed that their daughters are proficient in weaving a great tale. So if you want a daughter who is kind and is also a talker, Marlowe is a sweet and unique choice.

11 Sage / Saige

Another gender-neutral name – but is largely dominated by females – is Sage. This name originally became known in the nineties as a name for boys, but within a few short years it caught on as a female name and surpassed its male origins. While it still remains genderfluid, its use as a girl's’ name versus a boy’s name is 2:1. This simple name represents both wisdom, health, and power; three qualities that can work for either gender. However, it is also a flowering herb, which is why it primarily tends to lean more towards the female side. Sage is also the middle name of singer Pink’s daughter, Willow. Toni Collette is also a fan of this name and background, since she also named her daughter Sage. In the last ten years, people have decided to alternate the spelling of the name Sage to make it more obviously female, adding the letter “i” to its center. Saige is a twenty-first century take on a popular, impactful herb-turned-title that has a beautiful background, but with a spelling that is more visually feminine.

10 Daleyza

This girl’s name is so new that it didn’t even exist before 2012. If you’re wondering how to pronounce this name, the three syllables sound out dah-lay-zah. In the last five years, Daleyza has become one of the fastest growing names, largely due to the Spanish reality show Larrymania. The name was created by the star of the show, Larry Hernandez, for his daughter. In 2013, it was in the top 1,000 baby names. The name is unusual, but very beautiful, whimsical, and kind of sounds like a flower. Since this name was created from nothing more than the love of the letter “D”, there are no origins or meaning behind it, and yet it continued to skyrocket in popularity in the early part of this decade.

9 Briella / Brielle

If you love the names Gabriella or Bella, but hate how widely-used the names have both become, Briella (or Brielle) is a simpler alternative to use in naming your daughter. It’s a name that has a lot more going for it and is reminiscent of a modern-day princess (is anyone thinking about Belle as much as we are?). Disney anything is so hot right now (as long-time fans start having their own babies), so this name is perfect if you’re a fan of fairytales, but don’t want to name your daughter anything too obvious, like Ariel or Rapunzel. You can shorten it to Ella, Elle, or Bri, and all are super cute and simple, while still remaining full of magic and prettiness. If you want people to bask in the magnificence that is your daughter, Briella is sure to have them all bowing in her presence.

8 Charlie

Charlie is not a name that hasn’t been heard before, but it’s definitely one that hasn’t been used as a girl’s name for very long. Since the turn of the century, girl’s names are adopting a more tomboyish style (think back to James here), and Charlie especially is one of the most common unisex names right now. However, for the first time ever in 2015, Charlie surpassed the boys for its use for a girl’s name. It’s appeal is for a lot of reasons, but many parents love that it’s closely related to Charlotte (without fully embracing the overused name and copying Kate Middleton and Prince Charles daughter). Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell are also big fans of the female take on the name, as they’ve both given their daughter’s the name Charlie.

7 Arlo

Another name that is genderfluid is Arlo. It’s uncomplicated and strong, and is a great simplification of other popular names such as Harlow and Marlowe. Arlo has stood out in the last few years ever since Leighton Meester and Adam Brody named their daughter Arlo, as well as Johnny Knoxville. It’s also lovely tribute to the folk artist, Arlo Guthrie (if you’re into his music). And as the famous Arlo points out, it was once a name that was often given to boys, so its use as a girl’s name has been uncommon until this last decade. It’s also another name that quietly makes reference to the famous girl’s name, Charlotte, as the name Arlo is right in the middle of it. So if Charlotte is still in the back of your mind, but you’re not quite ready to settle down with the name Charlie, Arlo is a great backup.

6 Kinsley

This original surname is one of the family names that have been transformed into a given name in recent years. Similar to how some parents are naming their children after famous celebrities (Kennedy, Harper, Peyton), they’re using some traditional last names as strong first names, full of meaning and history. Kinsley gives off a “high society” vibe, probably because it sounds “king-ly” and its history gives off a slight level of pretension. Even with this posh energy, your daughter will not let it go to her head, as she’ll have way more class than that. In 2005, this name first appeared on our radar and it has continued to jump year after year in popularity. While it sounds like it could be mistaken for a boy’s name, we’re sure you could use it for both genders. Although, this is one name that originated for a female acquisition.

5 Blue (Blue / Blu)

One of the most famous ambiguous names to come to the surface of everyone’s baby-naming minds is Blue. Thanks to Beyonce and Jay-Z, this traditional boy’s name has been repurposed for the spotlight and for females worldwide. Naming your daughter after this versatile colour speaks of much more than your love of pop culture. The colour has so much meaning behind it that you can spin it (or spell it) in any way you like, as did John Travolta and Kelly Preston in naming their daughter Ella Bleu, and even Alicia Silverstone who named her son Bear Blu. Blue is a name that conveys tranquility, trust, and ease, which are all qualities that any family would love to have in the household. For Beyonce and Jay-Z, they chose to pair it with the name Ivy, which has a nice flow to it. But for other parents, Blue can be paired with any number of beautiful names, such as Rain, Iris, or Sky.

4 Rumi

And since we’ve mentioned Blue, we just had to pay tribute to another one of of Beyonce’s and Jay-Z’s daughter, and newest member to the clan, Rumi. This name has already shot up in popularity for this year alone, but has been steadily rising since the early 2000s. Originally a boy’s name, Rumi is coming into its own as a female title, playing off of other girl’s names such as Rumer and Remi. Rumi may be new to us, but it’s a popular name in Japan. With these Japanese origins, it’s also a name with a little bit of worldliness about it, and it can mean beauty, current/flow, or water, depending on how it’s written in Japanese. While taking inspiration from the names of celebrities’ children is not a new thing, we expect that we’ll be seeing way more Rumi’s in the next few years over James, Harper, or any other celebrity baby names.

3 Arya

Thanks to the Game of Thrones book and television series, Arya is on everyone’s mind lately. In fact, it’s been less than ten years on the naming charts in North America, even though it’s been a popular Hindu name for centuries. If you’re looking to name your daughter after the popular George R. R. Martin character, take note of it’s number of syllables. According to the author, it is pronounced are-yah. Strong and sharp, as opposed the the more feminine three-syllable depiction are-ee-yah (similar to the operatic word aria). If you love this name because you’re a fan of the series, other names that have been rising in popularity are Sansa and Daenerys (or even Khaleesi). But if you want your daughter to take ownership of an honourable and noble name (literally, as its origins depict that meaning), then Arya is a great choice.

2 Neveah

In 2001, Nevaeh appeared out of the blue and became a popular name throughout America. Once regarded as a name that people did not respect, given its backwards misspelling of the word heaven, it has since remained in the top 100 girls names for a decade! It is also commonly misunderstood for major brands such as Evian and Nivea, but it is still holding on strong to its super original phrasing and spelling amongst new parents. This once joke of a name is a true snowflake among other heavenly names, such as Faith, Hope, and even Haven. Whatever your take on this name, you can’t deny that it flows very well and sounds slightly French and therefore, exotic.

1 Brynlee

This name is a true creation that appeared in 2008, moving from nothing into something in less than ten years. Its development looks as if it was spinned off of a number of popular American girl names – Bailey, Brianna, Ashley – and became an immediate favourite among new mothers in the last decade. It’s certainly trending and was in the top 250 most popular girl names of 2016. We’re not sure where it came from (and no one really does, for that matter), but we’re loving it, regardless of its lack of origins or background story. We can’t even find any notable celebrities to use this name on their daughters, so we’re still at a loss for how quickly this name gained momentum across the continent. Either way, we’re loving its pure creative energy and feminine appeal.

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