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[@sarahdeb7080]

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]

I love that pronunciation more too x

[@Teajay21]

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

[@nuclearwessels2078]

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

[@serahandstars]

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

[@sealeymackey4149]

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

[@tonitrovato8017]

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

[@SJ_Strum]

Yes Lotus is such hippy vibes too x

[@steffi9536]

I love Lotus too!!

[@youcanthandletheheat]

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]

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

[@rs3007]

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.

[@jasminthien5879]

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

[@sylvialuisa]

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!

[@Ananenina]

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]

That so so kind of you thank you xxxxxx

[@sweetthistle8]

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

[@virig8720]

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!!

[@OksanaChristie]

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

[@emilywatts5147]

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

[@hllymchll]

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]

Yes isn't it pretty! x

[@Teajay21]

Love Zinnia!

[@liveitout101]

One of my favorite lists you’ve done!!

[@alissahooker]

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

[@LadyFlashyPants]

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]

hahaha i just commented about this too!!

[@OstomiesAreBeautiful]

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

[@KaylaIveigh]

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. ❤️

[@courtneyjoann1]

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!!

[@emily_gross1990]

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]

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.

[@sara-marieyounis-brooks7033]

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

[@elizaking5148]

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

[@chileschucolleen977]

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

[@robinkocherhans]

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]

Actually love Meridian for a boy or girl middle spot!

[@av1847]

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

[@brittbrowne]

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!!

[@oddmnemosyne2869]

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

[@sassysarah29]

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

[@marlafincher9063]

Great list!

[@alyssaarana373]

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

[@debbiemohekey1509]

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.

[@sealeymackey4149]

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]

Pretty names

[@ameliaduden488]

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

[@sealeymackey4149]

@@ameliaduden488 love that for you!

[@Pinkl0ve100]

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

[@golkie1013]

i love this concept

[@chloeraecombs6012]

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

[@chantalblackmore213]

Luna, my brain went straight away to Lumi

[@adeleirvine9053]

Do a Ukrainian baby names please

[@SJ_Strum]

Yes I will xxxx

[@jzales100]

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.

[@queenmoonracer]

Obsessed as always

[@honorcollins6962]

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]

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

[@cross5063]

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

[@Britdudz]

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

[@activatingchangewithsteph1259]

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

[@noraj5983]

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

[@marty9011]

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.

[@theblondesaudi7679]

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

[@littlebigmac91]

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

[@bri_fi]

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

[@paulathomas9720]

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]

Oh now I want two more baby girls!!!

[@Graceroadto3k]

Enid can mean abused wife to

[@lizh.7547]

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

[@paulathomas9720]

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

[@Hanzi2209]

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

[@angelenapulis9083]

Alma and Isolde are so pretty!

[@hanaowens5988]

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

[@rachelsteward7367]

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

[@colleenrawson8477]

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

[@marielaveau6362]

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.

[@jessicalarsen7094]

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

[@onabalcony]

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!!

[@fiona4687]

I love Jericho for a girl, so so gorgeous 💕

[@TyrHannahSaurus217]

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

[@solarqueen2555]

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.

[@danaschreiner3334]

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

[@RoseTylerxx]

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!

[@getreadywithmemamma6973]

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

[@cross5063]

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.

[@psychicsara]

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

[@SpottedLabCoat]

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]

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

[@sarahduncan1549]

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

[@rosebud7233]

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]

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

[@harrieth7003]

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 😄

[@EMxo__]

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]

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

[@taymay1782]

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

[@annekadawkins3492]

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

[@angelapennington5741]

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.

[@Abbytix]

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

[@epalmerbright]

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

[@jordantaylor8614]

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

[@jennabaalam2435]

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

[@Graceroadto3k]

@@jennabaalam2435 heard of Jennica

[@jordantaylor8614]

@@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]

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

[@adjjal]

@@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

[@xxAshaleaxx]

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

[@bibliophilelady6106]

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

[@marlafincher9063]

I love Mabli. So cute

[@italiangirl8393]

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

[@tiredm0m]

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]

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

[@smirwinina]

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 :)

[@brookearmitage3123]

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]

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

[@brookearmitage3123]

@@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

[@clairewillow6475]

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

[@alexandriastack2315]

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

[@sweetthistle8]

Odelia Violet 😍😍

[@jennlea7576]

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!

[@insulaarachnid]

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.

[@alexandraelhardt9767]

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.

[@katestraughn8078]

Mavis is adorable!!

[@cleoa526]

Love Mavis, Violet, indigo & Edie

[@zoecaldwell9832]

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

[@clairewillow6475]

Delphi is very cute. Like that one ✨

[@indupartha9423]

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

[@chanicep9676]

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 …

[@louisacoote2337]

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

[@jellyghostt]

Oh my goodness how lovely is Delphi

[@SJ_Strum]

So glad you like it x

[@mellyjoy]

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

[@elle_a6475]

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]

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 😊

[@amybrooks6671]

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

[@sarahbethnorthington8749]

Our dog is Mavis & we LOVE the name 🥰

[@chloenicole8518]

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!!

[@meredith1615]

I think my favorites were Deirdre and Inga!

[@debrafirestone861]

Unique is one thing crazy names are something else

[@tiffanygallaher7557]

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.

[@chloenewman901]

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]

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

[@TheJerricaJace]

An alternative to Jericho is Jerrica. I almost never ever see it suggested or listed on peoples lists. Have you ever used it in a video before?

[@Graceroadto3k]

When I think of Mavis I think of Mavis from hotel transylvania

[@KalaBlondiexo]

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]

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

[@belle4953]

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.