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 Laurence

crowned with laurel

American (modern coinage, likely influenced by French and Hebrew)

God is gracious

American English

Combination of the prefix 'La-' and the name Sonya, meaning 'wisdom'

American (African American)

queen, fairy queen

American English

Combination of the prefix 'La-' and the name 'Tarsha'

American (African American)

queen, or a combination of La- and Tonya

American English

A modern American coinage, likely a blend or variation

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American (from Latin)

laurel tree, victory

English, from Latin

laurel tree, victory

English, a blend of Lee and Anne

gracious light; meadow

English (combination of Lee and Anne)

grassy meadow and grace/favor

American, a compound name

gracious meadow or clear meadow

American, diminutive of Elizabeth

consecrated to God

American, diminutive of Elizabeth

consecrated to God

English, Irish, Hebrew

light, noble, or oath of God

English diminutive of Leonard

brave as a lion

American, diminutive of Elizabeth

consecrated to God

Scottish Gaelic, Old English

holly garden, grey fortress

Scottish Gaelic, American (variant)

holly garden

American, often a diminutive or variant of other names

joyful, noble, or devoted to God

American, from French

from Lorraine (a region in France)

American (variant of Laura/Lorelei)

laurel tree, sweet bay tree

English diminutive of Laura or Lorraine

laurel tree, symbolic of victory

Possibly a variant of Gloria ('glory') or related to 'laurel'

Latin and Hebrew

Combination of Laura (laurel) and Ann (grace)

American (diminutive of Lorraine or Laura)

laurel tree, sweet bay tree

Scottish and English (from French)

from the island, or from the island dwelling

Linden tree hill

Scottish, English

from the island of linden trees; from the place of the lime trees

little idol, or from the lake

Finnish, from Greek

pearl

American (variant of Michelle)

who is like God?

Pearl, bright

Old French, through English

unlucky, unfortunate

English, American

lovable, worthy of love

Latin (via English)

warlike, dedicated to Mars

warlike, dedicated to Mars

French diminutive of Marguerite

pearl

English variant of Maria, ultimately from Hebrew Miryam

bitter, rebellion, or wished-for child

329.Marie-Chantal

French (combination of Marie and Chantal)

bitter, beloved, song, stone

330.Marie-Claude

French (combination of Hebrew and Latin)

bitter, beloved, and lame

French (combination of Hebrew and Germanic)

bitter, beloved, and life

332.Marie-France

Mary of France, or bitter star of the sea from France

French (combination of Marie and Line)

bitter, beloved, star of the sea

French (combination of Marie and Lou)

bitter, beloved, or star of the sea

335.Marie-Paule

French (combination of Hebrew and Latin)

bitter, beloved, small, humble

American (blend of Mary and Lynn)

star of the sea, bitter, or beloved

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