Loooved this list! Another alternative for Delilah could be Dahlia which is a flower name. I know most British people pronounce it day-lia but in Australia we pronounce it dar-lia which I think is so soft and pretty.

@SJ_Strum

2 жыл бұрын

I love that pronunciation more too x

@Teajay21

2 жыл бұрын

In the USA we say it more like Doll- Lia. I love it.

@nuclearwessels2078

2 жыл бұрын

@@Teajay21 I love that pronunciation. I am in WV, and we say Dal-ya.

@serahandstars

2 жыл бұрын

I'm British and never heard anyone pronounce it that way 😊 I pronounce it Dar-lia 😊

@sealeymackey4149

2 жыл бұрын

Dahlia is my daughters middle name, we pronounce it Dahl-ya

Emma was and has been one of the MOST popular girl name for years now. My list of names for my daughter was Jade, Olivia, Amelia, and Camille. We picked none of those. I wanted simple, vintage but with a modern twist. Now we come back to Emma. My husband named our son after him so it was my choice this time but I wanted my husband to love her name of course its his baby too! He didn't like a single name I chose. After she was born we sat there for two days, and were down to the last hour before we had to fill out the paperwork before we left. Finally my husband turns to me and mentions a name that stuck out from the night before: Emmy. I loved it, I loved that he loved it. It was a twist on Emma, close to Amelia to me. It was right in line with what I wanted to name her. The modern twist we gave was spelling her name as: Emmie. We gave her my middle name so she is Emmie Marie. I get compliments on her name all the time, especially when we revealed her name. People's eyes brightened and I could tell they really thought we gave her such a pretty, fitting, and thoughtful name that was with the times we are in now but still has that vintage coolness to it that will stand the test of time.

@jetsabelfigueroa6396

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely name and so nice how it just came to you guys

@rs3007

Жыл бұрын

Aw I have an Emilia nn Emmie.. She was supposed to be Emmaline vs Amelia decide after birth but funny enough she looked an Emilia. She's 5 now.

Delphi is so cool. I’ve been loving “lotus” for a flower name.

@SJ_Strum

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Lotus is such hippy vibes too x

@steffi9536

2 жыл бұрын

I love Lotus too!!

I've been in love with the name Deirdre for soooo long!!! I'm glad someone shares the sentiment. This is my absolute favorite list so far!! Listing most if not all of them!!

I would imagine Deirdre is unranked because it's often pronounced "Deer-dri" which is considered quite an old lady name, and is so linked to the Coronation Street character! Pronounced the way you're saying it, though, it's lovely!

I just want to say thank you for your channel SJ, it makes me so happy to see your videos and hear your calming voice. My best wishes for you and your sister, be strong and full of love during this time.

@SJ_Strum

2 жыл бұрын

That so so kind of you thank you xxxxxx

@sweetthistle8

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I love baby names but SJ is so charming and beams warmth and that's for sure half the reason I watch.

An alternative to Isla that I love is Soleil (pronounced So-lay) meaning sun. To me it has all the softness, sweetness and lyrical qualities of Isla. I think it is outside the top 1000. Also Elia (pronounced Eh-lia) which again is outside the top 1000 and I don’t know why it’s so far down because it’s such a lovely alternative to Ellie and Eleanor and other classic vintage names

SJ once again you look absolutely radiant, hope you have a great week

Another alternative for Violet is Viola (vee-oh-la like the instrument or vie-oh-la like the flower). Viola is also the protagonist in Twelfth Night by Shakespeare. Such a beautiful name!!

I love the list set up this way - please keep doing this :)

Who knew corries older character names would be so inspiring... Mavis, alma, deidre, Elsie (also ivy although not mentioned here) .... I know a little Delphine which is such a beautiful name and very close to your final name choice there x

@lauramills4538

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha i just commented about this too!!

One of my favorite lists you’ve done!!

Never heard of it but love mabli and the meaning is so sweet, also zinnia is a really good alternative flower name 🌼

@hllymchll

2 жыл бұрын

oh I love those. didn't even consider it as a name. good call. edit: oops didn't see she said it in the video lol

@SJ_Strum

2 жыл бұрын

Yes isn't it pretty! x

@Teajay21

2 жыл бұрын

Love Zinnia!

I never though of Zinnia before, but I love it! I think Zin is such a cute nickname too.

What thoughtful, beautiful names! I already named my twins (with your inspiration) but I can’t help but continue watching 💕. Belle Jolie and Wild Julien were born last November. ☺️ Thank you for all the incredible inspo!!

I’ve never liked the sound of Deirdre in my American accent but hearing in yours- it’s so much nicer!

My aunts name is Delphia. I've always found her name kind of enchanting. Love my aunt Delph💕

I love Aidy. It's almost like mixing Ada and Edie. So cute! I also love Delphine. So elegant but cute to shorten to "Deli or Delie".

@coralovesnature

2 жыл бұрын

There’s also a lovely flower called Delphinium, which could be used as a name as is, although it is a bit long/ a lot of syllables.

I just had a daughter and named her Farren Linnea. We loved Farren meaning adventurous, and that it was a gender neutral surname type name. Our first daughters name is Marlow, going along with the same theme. ❤️

My daughters name is Elowyn Dahlia and we are naming our second daughter Margo Daphne 💗 I would say I am a brave baby namer

@StargazerAPW

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty names

@ameliaduden488

2 жыл бұрын

I due next week! And we picked Elowyn as our baby girl name🥰

@sealeymackey4149

2 жыл бұрын

@@ameliaduden488 love that for you!

This has been my favorite list! I love the name Isolde so much I’ve never heard it before 🥺

@debbiemohekey1509

2 жыл бұрын

Look for the movie Isolde and Tristan.Don't know if its on you-tube but its fantastic and you'll like the name even more.Make sure it's a modern version.

I just named my daughter, born in December, Mavis. I absolutely love it, but I’ve definitely gotten some looks 😂

@chileschucolleen977

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Mavis too! Definitely only one at school. Lol

I love a lot of names from this list! I've had Enid Magnolia on my list forever, I just adore her :)

I am definitely a brave/daring namer. Which made it really fun at trying my hand at this same exercise! Here are the Safe, Brave, and Daring names I came up with: Adaline > Adele > Avalon Alice > Iris > Ione Aria > Arden > Ariadne Eloise > Elowen > Endellion Esme > Kerensa > Myfanwy Evelyn > Vivia > Vivendel Everly > Avery > Evening Hazel > Fable > Niobe Isabelle > Zelda > Azalea Jane > Juniper > Geneva (or January) Millie > Tesla > Tilhi (or Tesni) Madeline > Madelief > Meridian Nova > Stella > Tindra Olivia > Ophelia > Ovelia Sophia > Selah > Soraya Willow > Amaryllis > Aeronwy Rose > Posie > Ambrosia (or Poet) Ruby > Runa > Riviera Some I did as a progression of similar sounds while others were all around the same theme. So fun!

@maddiev4862

2 жыл бұрын

Actually love Meridian for a boy or girl middle spot!

Love this video! I’m definitely a ‘safe’ name lover haha

I'm American and I've heard Isolde pronounced without the 'uh' sound at the end. An alternate spelling is Yseult 😍 beautiful name.

I thought I was going to be in the safe category but I was definitely more often in the brave! Mavis, Alma and Edie have been on my name list forever!!

Again an amazing list. I have always liked Enid, you don't hear it much now. I had Deirdre on my list but had a son & we named him Duncan which I still love.

Love love love Mavis! Definitely on my list for a future daughter. Also love Violet!

I went to school with a Delphi but it was short for Delphinium (the flower). Always loved it

Love Delphie! That’s been on my list for a while now. Where do you get your stats for names outside the top 100? I can never seem to find that info with a Google search

I love the name Mabli, it's really popular in Welsh speaking communities! I had 3 in my primary school and always thought it was beautiful Xx

I grew up with a Deirdre ! But we always pronounced her name ‘dear-dree’ instead of ‘dear-druh’ but I also love mabli ! Hearing you say Ada means ‘adornment’ I thought of the cutest middle spot of being Locket. Ada Locket would be the sweetest name oh my gosh.

Love love love this list! Mavis (I think Hotel Transylvania makes this one modern enough,) Alma, Inga, Isolde (love variations Isold/Yseult as well,) Zinnia, Indu, Edie, Enid (top of our girl's list!) Deirdre, Delphi/Delphine, so many of these are longtime faves. Alternatives to Maeve: Mauve Yvaine Niamh Sloane Phaedra Alternatives to Isla: Twila Eira Eisley Ingrid Eartha Alternatives to Violet: Véro/Véronique/Veronica Marguerite Artemisia Aubrieta Meadow Alternatives to Luna: Lyra Eluned Runa Neoma (means "new moon") Sistine Alternatives to Ada: Ida Arden Hadassah Sinead Bronte Alternatives to Delilah: Diantha Daylily Lorelei Persephone Amadea

SJ! can you do an america's next top model names list? i feel like the women on that show have such STUNNING and unique names.

Edua means ‘the moon rises’ 🤍🌙 Cute and similar sounds as Luna, but so rare and special. ✨

Do a Ukrainian baby names please

@SJ_Strum

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I will xxxx

My Irish American friend’s siblings and her were Erin, Cara and Dierdra love love love it!!!

I love Delphi that’s so beautiful !! I also love the name pyet for a girl. Middle names is what I struggle with.

Amy - Amerie, Avery, Mimi Freya- Faye, Leila, Frida Elizabeth- Annabeth, Arabella, Evangeline Sofia- Sapphire, Cynthia, Althea, Astoria

I’m a safe manner, both my kids’ names were between 100 and 200 the years that they were born. I really like your alternatives for Isla though! Very excited that the podcast is back! ❤️

@SJ_Strum

2 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you hon!! Hope you have a listen xxxx

I love Indu or Indigo. Love these names. So cute 🥰

Mavis being a song bird name is so on point, because there is a singer named Mavis Staples from the group the Staple Singers in America. She has such a beautiful voice, too.

Sarah/Sara is a very classic name but we went more daring with Seraphina. Still very feminine and romantic but totally uncommon.

I have 2 Inkas on my Instagram born a few weeks apart - bit awkward 😄 Inga just made me think of that. I LOVE this safe-brave-daring format! I considered Valerie for a sec because I loooooove Valley/Valli but don’t think we could pull it off 😄

Ada and Enid are both towns in Oklahoma in the states! How funny that you've connected them.

Loved this list! Mabli is on my girls name list.

Luna, my brain went straight away to Lumi

A friend recently called their child Morrigan, a nice twist on the O sounding names and the names that start with M. She is called Mori for a nickname.

i love this concept

My brave and daring ones for Isla would be Iona and Calliope to keep the round ‘i’ sound. Lovely name list!

Great list!

I love Jericho for a girl, so so gorgeous 💕

Eily is also a fun Isla alternative (from Eileen).

Edie is my favourite baby girls name. Thinking of going with Eadie Jen for next bub 💗

I love the idea of turning Isla ( eye-la) into Isley( Eisley- long I sound) or Eesla (long E sound) - still trying to figure out the spelling on these but I love pronouncing the S sound in Isla.

I also love Maevery which I think was one you mentioned on your made up list

I LOVE how Deirdre sounds, I think it's the spelling that throws me off because just looking at it, it's not immediately obvious to me how to say it. Although I have the same issue with Isla and it's really popular. Enid is also SO lovely.

@fionashand5125

2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 girls, Isla and Eilidh. Isla is pronounced eye-la x

This was one of your best lists ever. There were only a couple in the whole video I didn't love. 😍

For Isla-you could do Lilah! It's also the shortened version of Delilah. I've been crushing on Lilah for years-I'm certain that will be my daughter's name(nicknamed Nyxy). I'm safe with the boys-Haydn(yes, spelt like that-hubby's choice)and Tobias/Toby; for the girls I'm a bit more daring, Ailsa, Lilah and Scarlett! Scarlett would also be nicknamed Lettie too!

Imagine having an Enid ('spirit') and an Alma ('soul'). Beautiful pair. Whenever I hear the name Alma, I think of the Italian song 'Alma del core' 💗 Are there any Welsh songs with the word or name Enid?

@SJ_Strum

2 жыл бұрын

Oh now I want two more baby girls!!!

@Graceroadto3k

2 жыл бұрын

Enid can mean abused wife to

@lizh.7547

2 жыл бұрын

Not Welsh but Barenaked Ladies have a fun song called Enid!

@paulathomas9720

2 жыл бұрын

@@lizh.7547 thanks! As a Canadian, I feel like I should have known that 😆

Alma and Isolde are so pretty!

A name I love that I think could be a good alternative to Violet is Treva. I absolutely love this name and it has the same kind of sound having the V and T in there. It's a name that hasn't really come back on the charts, but I think it should!

my childhood best friends name is Deidre. I love it!

Isolde has been on my list for years. Love Alma too ❤️

I think I’m somewhere between brave and daring! I like a lot of “out-there” names but I do love some popular ones like Luna for a girl and Felix for a boy. The main theme for my personal baby name list is magic or fae; if a name couldn’t be used for a fantasy character, then I don’t like it! 😉 Also, I’ve been thinking recently about the name Flora, seems like an underused vintage gem to me. I’m thinking it could be an alternative to a lot of popular names right now like Florence, Freya, and Aurora

@SJ_Strum

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Flora is so gorgeous - I knew a Flora once and she perfectly suited it x

@cross5063

2 жыл бұрын

A popular Irish name you might like is Fiadh, pronounced Fia

@Britdudz

2 жыл бұрын

What about Eowyn Or Arwen ? two of the best female characters ever created from LOTR. Could always shorten to Wyn/ Wynnie . ☺️

Obsessed as always

Mavis and Amelie are my fave girl names ever! I’m praying I follow on from my mum and have twin girls because in French their names would translate to ‘Striving’ and ‘Joy’, and what better way describes trying for a baby!!

We love Mabli and Isla (even though it's popular we still like it). We're definitely the "kooky" name people in general though and we also enjoy the names that honor my husband's heritage :)

I'm defo a daring baby namer but my partners not 🙈loved all your daring options , you look great in this video btw love your fashion sense ❤️

@SJ_Strum

2 жыл бұрын

Me too - Henrik isn't a brave namer but I get it all out on this channel - ha ha! xx

@brookearmitage3123

2 жыл бұрын

@@SJ_Strum lol I wish I could we still have no name for our baby girl Who's here in 3 weeks. Our other girls are ruby Erin and autumn Ivy I wish we went braver with our eldest xx

Hi SJ, could you do an Italian boy name video? 🇮🇹 ♥

Love this list! Mavis, Isolde, Indigo yes yes yes. My DH recently said he liked Deirdre which surprised me so that is definitely on my dream baby name list ❤️

@SJ_Strum

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm glad you love it too - I'm a bit crushing on it! xx

For Isla you could of said Eilish, that’s my name, it sounds similar just different ending, pronounced Iy-lish. 😁 It’s Irish Gaelic for Elizabeth, it’s still really rare and only slightly getting noticed because of Billie Eilish.

@emily_gross1990

2 жыл бұрын

You could also do Elissa. I have actually met someone with that name. A fun little twist. It's pronounced like "eh-lis-uh" .

My kids have fairly normal saints names for first names, and then weirder botanical names for middles. I love saving the crazy for the middle. Then if they turn out to have that sort of style, they can go by that, and if they tend to be more cautious, they can always stick with their saint name. Gabriel Silvan, Blaise Aethalas.

Any ideas on an alternative for Rory or Raven ? I absolutely love these name for a girl but my partner is not so sure.

I just rewatched Matilda and her mother is zinnia! Zinnia wormwood😂. Even so I love it. And Deirdre!

I am totally a daring namer. My girls are Greta Lucia and Odelia Violet. My favorite from this list is Valli!

@sweetthistle8

2 жыл бұрын

Odelia Violet 😍😍

I normally love the super out there names but Isolde just reminded me of iso like isolation thanks to covid! And Delphi makes me think of dolphin in Spanish like Delfín 🐬 bit not sure whether that makes me like it more or less …

Love this list!! Gonna go watch the boy list from last week. We just named our son Iivari (we pronounce it ee-var-ee in English). We were in love with Archer, but wanted something a bit more unique and found Iivari which means bow warrior, so similar meaning to Archer, but not ranked in the states and we felt it was a name that would grow with him as he got older.

@elle_a6475

2 жыл бұрын

Also wanted add, we use Ari as a nn which is “lion” in Hebrew or “eagle” in Scandinavian. So strong! Realistically we can use Archer as a nn as well 😊

Considering Thomasin or Loretta for baby girl name, would love to hear your thoughts!

I love Olivia but it’s so used However I recently heard the name Elivia and Alivia and I Absolutely love them

My friend’s daughter’s name is Maybree/Mabry/Maebry and I was reminded of it when you said Mabli! All of the names were so fun! I think I tend to like safe or brave names best 🥰

@sarahmays1

2 жыл бұрын

I think Mabli would be pretty with a long A as well. As in May-bli

Isolde...YES. Or Ysolde. Or Yseult in French. It's been on the list of my top favourite baby names for YEARS. Also love Delphi. I've never thought of that one.

With Isla, my thought immediately went to "Isbri", or you could spell it "Isbree" :)

Maeve is glorious, Mavis is definitely an edgier alternative, reminds me of 90's era band The Mavis's. When SJ mentioned names that are apparently quite common now she mentioned Connie, is that the full name or a nickname that is used? I ask because I adore the name Consuelo and would use Connie as a nickname, was not aware it had become popular! Deirdre is such a pretty and classic name. Isla alternatives: Ayla, Eisley, Twyla, Airlie. Violet alternative: Ayelet. Luna alternatives: Lumina or Oona. Delilah alternatives: Vitalia/Vidalia, Ursula, Sohaila, Shoshanna, Saskia, Rosalia, Elisheva, Cordelia.

For Isla, I would go for Iris or Iona ( one of my favourite girl names).

Another alternative to Violet is Lavender - My grandmother is a Lavender

I approve the Jericho choice, but with an A is even more awesome!! 😊

Love these names 😍 so pretty! I had my son a few months ago and was obsessed with your videos whilst pregnant, now my son is mesmerised when I watch your videos and your voice sooths him when he's upset 💙 I think it must remind him of being in my belly! 😆 xx

Delphi is very cute. Like that one ✨

Loveee Mavis, Isolde, Jericho, Edie, I also really do feel like Indigo is really cool!

@jennabaalam2435

2 жыл бұрын

Have you heard of the name Jericca ? Female version of Jericho

@Graceroadto3k

2 жыл бұрын

@@jennabaalam2435 heard of Jennica

@jordantaylor8614

2 жыл бұрын

@@jennabaalam2435 ive heard of it but in all honesty don't like it as much! Not horrible but just two different meanings. Jericho has the moon fantasy biblical vibe even and Jerrica is pretty and means gifted ruler so that's cool but I think its just a preference thing

@jennabaalam2435

2 жыл бұрын

@@Graceroadto3k I thought of it when I was naming my daughter , her name turned out to be Mila. 💖

@adjjal

2 жыл бұрын

@@jennabaalam2435 honestly I'm not a fan too much, its not bad, but to me it sounds like someone saying 'Merica (like a heavy accented America,) but with a J added

I love Mabli. So cute

Every time I see my name on your channel, I’m 😱😱😍🥰

We just had our baby girl Isla and I had no idea how popular it was in the UK! Maybe we will be just ahead of trends in the US, I don’t know any Islas besides our baby!

We have Edith/Edie on our short list because it works so perfectly with our son Theodore/Theo. I love Delilah so was interested in your suggestions. I would pronounce Delphi as Delph-eye, but unfortunately where I live there’s a town called that and it’s famous for a very tragic murder a few years ago, so not an option. However, it made me think of the name Dulcinea with the nickname Dulcie. Love it, definitely a daring choice!

@rs3007

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Delphi murders comes to mind for me too.

@sweetthistle8

2 жыл бұрын

Dulcie is so cute!

I would say I’m a brave name! Love unique names and currently struggling to name my 2nd daughter due very soon! 2 minutes into the video and I can’t believe Maeve is now a “safe” common name 🥲😩 My first daughter is Maeve and I avoid common names so for it to now be considered as a popular safe name hurts a little 😅💔

@fizzyhog

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, crazy that it’s now entered the top 100- super popular.

@belle4953

2 жыл бұрын

You might have picked something already. But, I love Maeve too!! I think names that go well with Maeve are: Gillian maybe shortened to ‘Gilly’ when she’s young, it means child of the Gods. Or Aubrey which means ruler of the elves. Or Lilette which is a spin off of Lily and it means resembling a budding lily.

I’ve loved the name Tessa for over 10 years now and I’ve only ever met one. In case anyone is looking for a less common girl name ending in a

Love Mavis, Violet, indigo & Edie

My youngest sister is called Delilah she’s 14 now! It was a total rogue choice when my mum picked it while was pregnant, she had quite a bit of judgment from family ect🙄 can’t believe how popular it is now!

I named my newborn Elowen Athena (as opposed to Eleanor.) After changing it three times 🤦‍♀️ Decided to go be brave and chose something more unique for her. Its the perfect name, suits her so well x

@sealeymackey4149

2 жыл бұрын

My 18 month old is Elowyn Dahlia. Love your choice of middle name. Very brave indeed