Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, and trust us, if you choose a name for your baby from this list, your friends will immediately want to snag it when they have their next son or daughter. From Evangeline to Hadley, and everything in between, your friends will be swooning over these gorgeous names, and maybe even a little jealous they didn’t think of them first!!
Evangeline
The name Evangeline means “bearer of good news.” It’s a gorgeous, sophisticated moniker your friends will instantly fall in love with, not only for its beauty but for the versatility of the name (nicknames include Eva, Lina, Angie, etc.).
Leo
Mindy Kaling named her fictional son Leo for a reason—it’s an adorable name! Your friends will swoon over the name’s strong masculine vibes and strive for its utter simplicity. In case you’re wondering a bit about the name’s history, Leo has Latin origins and means “lion.”
Magnolia
Magnolia’s popularity peaked in the 1900s, but it’s always been in style in the southern U.S., as the magnolia flower is often in full, fragrant bloom there. The name lends itself to many nicknames, including Maggie, Meg, Nola, Lia.
Sawyer
While this name is now considered a unisex one, it is traditionally a boy’s name. The name reached #100 on the baby name popularity charts in 2017 and seems to be climbing. Literary types will love the reference to one of Mark Twain’s most famous characters.
Vivienne
Angelina Jolie’s daughter’s name just has a certain “je ne sais quoi”, doesn’t it? The name comes from French origins and has a sophistication to it that friends will be fawning over. The name has a vintage feel to it as well, thanks to the actress Vivien Leigh who played Scarlett O’Hara in the classic film, Gone With the Wind.
Axel
Calling all rocker moms and dads! This super cool name for your new little boy is a great one to give to all those future rock stars out there. The name has German and Nordic origins and means “father of peace”. Axel is derived from the old Biblical name “Absalom.”
Giuliana
The traditional Italian spelling of the name, Giuliana is a gorgeous, feminine name to give your future little lady. The name means “youthful” and can be tweaked a bit to be Gianna, Giovanna or Giulia.
Charlie
Vintage names are really making a comeback, and the name Charlie fits that trend quite well. It’s an English baby name that means simply “free.” It has become a gender neutral choice as of late, with modern parents using it as a girl’s name. Charlie’s popularity reached number 75 on name charts in 2017.
Clara
Another gorgeous classic name is Clara. Moms who used to dance ballet will remember the name as the main character in The Nutcracker. The name Clara actually means “clear, bright” and “famous”. It comes from the Latin male name Clarus. Clara comes from Italian, German and Spanish descent.
Milo
Milo is a simple boys name many of your friends are sure to get excited about. The name means “uncertain, sometimes peaceful” or “a soldier”. Of course the actor Milo Ventimiglia has made the name popular as of late with his recent turn as Jack on the NBC drama This is Us.
Hadley
Just unique enough to be different without being totally quirky, the name Hadley gives off a modern, hip vibe while still remaining down-to-earth. The name means “heather field” and has English origins.