The Brilliant Book of Baby Names: What’s best, what’s hot and what’s not. Linda Rosenkrantz

The Brilliant Book of Baby Names: What’s best, what’s hot and what’s not

Word name. Still in the Top 50, but Ruby, Jade, or Pearl sound fresher. Aamber, Ahmber, Ambar, Amberia, Amberise, Amberly, Ambria, Ambur, Ambyr, Ambyre, Ammber, Ember. International: Ambrette (French), Ambra (Italian), Inbar (Israeli).

Names That Mean Beautiful

Alana

Amara

Anahi

Arabella

Belinda

Bella

Belle

Bonita

Bonnie

Calla

Callista

Hermosa

Ilona

Jamilla

Jolie

Linda

Mei

Mirabella

Naava

Ramana

Rosalind

Shaina

Shakila

Vashti

Venus

Zaina

AMBROSIA. Greek and Roman mythology name, ‘food of the gods’. Heavenly, if you like your names over the top.

AMELIA. Variation of EMILY. Lovely Victorian name, with heroic connection to aviatrix Amelia Earhart, that’s on the rise as an alternative to the overused Emily and Amanda. It has made it to the Top 20 in recent years. Warning: we think it could climb even closer to the top. Aemilia, Aimilia, Amaleeda, Amali, Amalia, Amalida, Amalie, Amaliya, Ameila, Ameilia, Amelida, Amelie, Amelina, Ameline, Amelisa, Amelita, Amella, Ami, Amie, Amilia, Amilie, Amilina, Amilisa, Amilita, Amilyn, Amylia, Emelie, Emelina, Emeline, Emelita, Emilia, Emilie, Emily, Emilya, Melia. International: Amilia (Scottish), Amalie, Amelie, Emilie (French), Ama, Amelcia, Melcia (Polish), Amalia, Emilia, Ilma, Malcsi, Mali, Malika (Hungarian), Amalia, Milica (Czech).

AMÉLIE. French variation of AMELIA or EMILY. French favourite that recently entered the Top 10, perhaps thanks to the film of that name. Amalie.

AMENA. Celtic, ‘honest, utterly pure’. Possible Born Again name – Amen! – in the same class as the rising Neveah (that’s Heaven spelled backwards) and Trinity. Amina, Amine.

AMERICA. Place name. Given to children of both sexes as far back as colonial times, this carries a lot of baggage and might be easier to handle as a middle name. Americana, Americanna, Amerika. International: Amérique (French).

AMETHYST. Gem name. This purple birthstone for February could make a comeback, as Ruby and Diamond have.

AMICA. Latin, ‘friend’. An ancient name with a likeable meaning and well suited to modern style.

AMINA. Arabic, ‘trustworthy, faithful’. The name of the mother of the prophet Muhammad is well used among Muslims everywhere. Aamena, Aamina, Aaminah, Ameena, Ameenah, Aminah, Aminata, Aminda, Amindah.

AMINTA. Greek, ‘defender’. One of the romantic names favoured by British pastoral poets, more appealing in its longer form, Araminta. Amintah, Amynta.

AMIRA. Hebrew, Arabic, feminine variation of AMIR. This shimmery name, often given to girls born on the harvest feast of Shavuot, and also used in the Arab community, is increasing in popularity. Ameera, Ameerah, Amirah.

AMITA. Sanskrit, ‘infinite’. Feminine form of Amit that’s simple and lyrical and close in spirit to a familiar term for friendship. Amitah, Amyta, Amytah.

AMITY. Latin, ‘friendship’. What nicer gift to give your little girl than a name that signifies friendship and harmony? This virtue name is also more rhythmic and feminine than the single-syllable Hope, Faith, and Grace. Amitee, Amiti, Amitie.

AMORY. German, ‘industrious leader’. A prime candidate for feminisation, best known for the hero of Fitzgerald’s This Side of Paradise; could rise as a stand-in for Emily or Avery. Amery, Amoree, Amorey, Amori, Amorie.

AMY. Latin, ‘beloved’; French, ‘friend’. One of the Top 25 for the last few years, Amy remains a short, sweet Little Women–style classic. Aami, Aime, Amatia, Amecia, Amee, Amey, Amia, Amiah, Amice, Amie, Amiee, Amii, Amiiee, Amio, Amiya, Ammee, Ammie, Ammiee, Ammy, Amye, Amylyn. International: Aimeé, Amelie (French), Amalia, Amadea (Italian), Amada, Amata (Spanish), Amata (Swedish), Ema (Romanian), Amaliya (Russian).

ANA. Variation of HANNAH. Pared-down form loses none of the name’s grace or power. Anai, Anaia, Anita, Anna.

ANAHÍ. Spanish, ‘beautiful like the flower’. Popular Mexican actress is making this unusual choice better known. Anahi.

ANAHITA. Persian, ‘a river and water goddess’. Stylish choice. Anahai, Anahi, Anahit, Anahy.

ANAÏS. (an-EYE-is or an-AY-is) Hebrew, ‘gracious’; also French Provençal version of ANNE. An unusual, exotic name forever attached to daring French-born American novelist and diarist Anaïs Nin – and later used for a popular perfume – that would make an attractive, creative choice.

ANALA. Hindi, ‘fire’. Indian choice in step with American and British styles.

ANALISA. Combination of ANNA and LISA. Unlike most combination names, this elegant blend – related to the German Anneliese – is more than the sum of its parts. Analice, Analicia, Analis, Analise, Analisha, Analisia, Analissa, Annalisa.

ANAMARIA. Combination of ANA and MARIA. More feminine and stylish than Anne-Marie. Anamarie, Anamary, Annamaria.

ANANDA.

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