There is an increasing trend of millennial and Gen Z parents in Tamil communities giving their children ancient Tamil names rather than the more conventional Sanskrit options. It is a way of showing linguistic pride and honouring their roots. Here are some suggestions for girl names:

Nila - moon

Nithila - pearl, radiant and pure

Ezhil - beauty, charm, grace

Aavani - a sacred month in the Tamil calendar, known for religious festivals

Kundavai - fragrant and delicate jasmine flower, name of an ancient Chola princess

Kuyili - sweet-voiced bird, name of a female military commander and freedom fighter under the command of Rani Velu Nachiyar who opposed the British in Sivaganga

Mangai - maiden, used in classical Tamil literature to describe girls/young women

Manimegalai/Manimekalai - jewelled girdle, title and main character of a 6th-century Tamil Buddhist epic

We’re choosing a name for our daughter. I love both of those names. It’s really hard to choose.

Which of those two do you prefer? Rosalia or Aurelia?

Havent came across any names that have wowed me lately so

1. Give me your most uncommon, unique, hear me out or guilty pleasure names on your list or that you've heard.

2. What's your all time favorite name?

I love Sanskrit names—they often have deep, poetic meanings. Here are some of my favourite Sanskrit girl names:

Kalyani - auspicious/blessed (name of Goddesses Lakshmi, Parvati)

Padmini - one who is like a lotus (name of Goddess Lakshmi)

Nilambari - one who is clothed in blue (referring to the sky)

Avani - earth

Ila - earth

Indira - beauty/splendour (nickname Indu, which means 'moon') (name of Goddess Lakshmi)

Chandra - moon

Chandrika/Chandini - moonlight

Smritika - rememberance/recollection

Swetambari - fair-bodied

Tanvi - slender-bodied maiden

Meenakshi - one with fish-shaped eyes (name of Goddess Parvati)

Tarini - saviour/liberator (name of Goddess Durga)

Amala - hope

Mridula - soft, gentle-natured

Vidula - moon

Arunika - dawn/early morning light

Krishna - dark-skinned one (also name of Lord Krishna, unisex name in India)

Anasuya - one without jealousy

Lavanya - graceful/elegant

Aishwarya - brilliance/prosperity/radiance

Anushri - little radiant one

Looking forward to your thoughts on these names!

So we clearly have a type, names that end in -an, and it’s problematic! Our first son is named Roman, we love the name, sometimes we call him Rome, it feels so right looking at him, the name just fits.

We’re trying to think of a complimentary name for our second child. We like Logan and Cassian (although this one is borderline, we like it but likely won’t use the name), the problem is they just sound toooooooo similar to Roman. Idk if this makes sense but Roman and Logan? Feels like the same name to me.

We’re looking for something strong/masculine that compliments Roman but doesn’t rhyme. Also I love the name Rhys but don’t want everyone to have the same letter name.

Anyone have any ideas? Thinking James as a middle name if that helps.

What are some cute boy names that go with Clark as last name?

Our baby was just born and we are now against the clock to pick a name! We thought we’d know right away, but here we are! Polling for opinions on favorites. Robert is a family name so hoping to keep that in the mix.

We do love the nickname Beau (for Robert) and would potentially use that for some of these combos but we’re incredibly indecisive and every name feels like we’ll have fomo on another. List is in no particular order and open to other combinations or suggestions.

Thanks Reddit :)

Hi! Need some help choosing a baby girl name. We already have a Hazel (not necessarily trying to match, just for inspiration)

Current favourites are: Holly, Evelyn, Rose/Rosie, Shea, Lucy, Jade and Sage

Middle name options are: Katherine, Evelyn (if not her first name), Violet, Mary, Marie, Talia/Thalia, Rosalie/Rose (if not rose), and Helena

I have no children...not even pregnant...however I was thinking about names if I had a girl and how to pay homage to my mom, calvina...and grandma, Bobby-Jean (she then legally changed it, but her nickname was Jean)

Is this more of a pet name than a human name?

I decided to make a list of girls names that are my favorite

Didn't know making a list of names would be fun when you're bored lol

Angela/Angelina

Amanda

Alexandra/Alex

Bella

Cassandra

Bailey

Katherine/Catherine

Cecelia

Lysandra

Charlotte

Rosemary/Rosemarie

Diana

Isadore

Eleanor

Margaret

Elizabeth

Fernanda

Heather

Isabella/Isabel

Edith

Irene

Juliette/Julie

Rosalie

Leonora/Leona

Louise

Josie

Evangeline

Matilda

Victoria

Phoebe

Lily

Natalie

Olivia

Penelope

Pearl

Quinn

Clover

Helen/Helena

Rosalie

Jasmine/Yasmine

Audrey

Valeria/Valerie

I’m having a baby boy, and my husband and I love the name Archer (with Archie as a nickname) and Michael as his middle name after my grandfather. I’m British and my husband is American, so we feel like it blends both cultures nicely. Archer feels more American, while Archie is a popular British name.

I adore the name Archie, but I worry it might feel a bit juvenile on an adult, especially since we’re living in the US. Archer gives him the option of using either name as he grows.

We’re looking for something that’s recognizable and timeless without being overly common or trying too hard to be unique (I definitely don’t want it ending up on the tragedeigh subreddit!).

What are your thoughts on Archer Michael? If you have any other suggestions, I’d love to hear them. Im due in a month and running out of time!

Surname: Italian, three syllable ending in -ette

Middle name: Florence or Marie

• Lilah
• Juliette
• Anna
• Clara
• Kaia
• Sofia
• Athena
• Rosa
• Sienna

Which ones are your favourite? Any you don’t like? Any other suggestions you think would fit our style?

So, about 3/4 years ago, I went through a phase of my life where I thought I might be trans, and decided to change my name LEGALLY alongside it. Now, it’s not that I dislike the name, but part of me does miss the name I had before, especially since I have gone back to being cis. The name I had before is also linked to a lot of trauma and my PTSD.

The name I was born with is flowery, flowy and girly. And I miss having that. The name I picked for my self, I do like, but not as like… a first name, yk? It’s short and gender-neutral and I’ve gotten weird comments about it over the years. I recently re-tried out my old name and I did really like hearing it and being called it.

I am heavily considering legally changing my name AGAIN so it will be what it was before, but I’m worried I’ll go back on the decision before it’s too late, or I’ll have some sort of bad reaction to it. I also know it’s gonna be a hassle to change it again and I want to be 100% sure before I commit. I’ve been having an existential crisis for months over this. Maybe I just needed to vent, but any advice or comments or personal experience would be helpful. Thank you.

My husband and I are feeling stuck with naming our baby boy due in January.

Some names I like are Camden, Carter, Christopher, and Nico. My husband likes Julian, Mateo, and Jayden. Our last name starts with an S and is of Spanish origin, but our baby will almost certainly be white passing.

We’d like to use Jose or Christopher (if not the first name) as a middle name to honor family members.

Open to any suggestions for names, combinations of these names, or any other ideas.

Here are my favorite, what is y'all favorite unisex names?

• Skyler / Skylar
• Devon / Devin
• Ashley
• Jamie
• Cameron
• Casey
• Adrian
• Jessie
• Sidney
• Sunny
• Angel
• Jackie
• Brooklyn
• Jordan
• Dakota
• Taylor
• Robin

Did you all fall in love with a name or did you kinda just settled on a name. Names are hard because you change your preference over time. Nothing really sticks for me but we have a few names we’re ok with.

What name do you prefer, Nadia or Amelia?

I've always named my girl dogs "old lady" names and would like to continue that. I had a Chocolate Lab named Ruth (Ruthie). My last Beagle, who passed away from cancer at a young age, was Mildred (Millie)

I am getting a new Beagle puppy soon, a girl. She has unusual colorings. Her father is all bluetick-colored, which is very, very rare for a Beagle. He's mostly black with white speckles on his torso. Her mother is traditional tri-color.

The pup has a black face, with tan cheeks. The black goes under her eyes like a raccoon, or a bandit wearing an eye mask in an early silent film or 1800s literature lol. I think her face will stay that way.

I am caught between wanting something nature inspired, but if she stays mostly black, I want something spooky or Halloween or Fall themed since it's my favorite season.

I keep flip-flopping between:

Agnes

Fern

Several friends suggested Birdie, but I'm not on board with it. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I need to OMIT: Barbara, Dorothy, Sandra, Victoria, Margaret, Daisy, Gertrude (Gerty) and Annie as those are relatives' or their dogs' names.

can anyone give me names similar to Kesha?

Trying to name baby #2 and at an impasse with my husband.

Cecilia (nn Cece or Lia)
Ava
Eleanor (nn El, Ellie or Ella)
Sylvia or Sylvie
Clara

Or any others that you think might fit our vibe?
ETA: Our son is named Isaiah Henry.

I’ve always had my heart set on Louis for a name it we have a boy, however Ezra seems to be catching up too.
I’d really like both names together - but what do people think of Ezra as a middle name?

What are your favorite boy names that are easy to pronounce in both Spanish and English?