Modern (1980s 2000s) Names

Discover over 107 modern baby names popular from the 1980s through the 2000s, perfect for parents seeking a nostalgic yet contemporary feel. Explore our curated list for unique and timeless options for your newborn.

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English diminutive of Jacqueline

supplanter

American, a variant of Jacqueline

supplanter

American English, possibly a blend of 'Jae' and 'Lynn'

possibly 'jay bird' or a modern invented name

English (combination of Jamie and Lee)

supplanter; meadow

English, a diminutive of Jane

God is gracious

American (variant of Jane)

God is gracious

American (variant of Jane/Jeanne)

God is gracious

English, from Latin

month of January

Yahweh will exalt

healer; or a variant of Jason meaning 'to heal'

English, American

precious stone, jade

English (variant of Jay)

a bird, or a form of Jay

A diminutive or nickname, often from names starting with 'J'

American English, possibly a modern coinage

calm, tranquil, or blue crested bird

English, diminutive of James/Jamie

supplanter

Supplanter

English, from Hebrew

God is gracious

English diminutive of Jane

God is gracious

211.Jean-François

Hebrew and Germanic

God is gracious; Frenchman, free man

Hebrew (Jean) and Germanic (Guy)

God is gracious (Jean) and guide/leader (Guy)

Hebrew and Germanic

God is gracious, home ruler

French, combining Hebrew and Latin

God is gracious; light

French (combination of Jean and Marc)

God is gracious; warlike

216.Jean-Michel

Hebrew (via French)

God is gracious (Jean) and who is like God (Michel)

American (variant of Jean/Jane)

God is gracious

American (variant of Joanna/Jane)

God is gracious

English diminutive of Jean, which is a Scottish form of Jane

God is gracious

Cornish, American

white, fair, smooth

Germanic, American

ruler with the spear

English, from French

German, from Germany

English, diminutive of Geraldine

ruler with the spear

American (likely a blend or feminization)

spear ruler (possibly)

English diminutive of James

supplanter

wise and beautiful, or intellect and grace

Old German through Old French

joyful, merry

German diminutive of Joachim

God is gracious

English, Hebrew

Jehovah increases

Hebrew, English

from Judea; praised

American, diminutive of Josephine

God is gracious

English diminutive of Joseph or Josephine

God will add; Jehovah increases

joy, happiness

Old Norse, Danish, Norwegian

boar, or a short form of Jørgen (George)

235.José Carlos

Spanish, Portuguese

God will add; free man

Hebrew, English (short form of Joshua)

God is salvation

Finnish (from Hebrew and Greek)

God is gracious (Juha) and firm/rock (Pekka)

Latin (via English)

youthful; downy-bearded

English, from Latin

youthful, downy-bearded

Danish, from Old German

Jutland woman

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