Hazel is from the Old English word hæsel meaning the tree or light brown.

In British folklore, hazel trees are associated with love and fertility. In Celtic Ogham, hazel trees are associated with Brighid, goddess of wisdom and divine inspiration. It gives me great imagery of autumn and beautiful changing leaves.

c o m b o s

• Hazel Annie
• Hazel Annora
• Hazel Ava
• Hazel Emily
• Hazel Josephine
• Hazel Margaret
• Hazel Rosemary
• Hazel Samantha
• Hazel Patricia
• Hazel Isabella
• Hazel Audrey
• Hazel Sophia
• Hazel Bridget

Frances is the English form of the Late Latin name Franciscus meaning "Frenchman", which is ultimately from the Germanic tribe of the Franks. The distinction between masculine and feminine spellings didn't arise until the 17th century. I have a slight crush on Francis for a girl as well—I follow a British mum who has a daughter called Francis. So cute!

For me, Frances is vanilla scented candles, laughter, and old clothbound childrens books (specifically red ones for some reason!).

c o m b o s

• Frances Beatrix
• Frances Blythe
• Frances Bonnie
• Frances Emily
• Frances Fern
• Frances Hazel
• Frances Helena

Sophia is from the Ancient Greek σοφία (sofia) meaning "wisdom, cleverness". In classical philosophy, Sophia was not just general intelligence but a deep, spiritual wisdom, it was the understanding of the innate nature of things. Considered one of the four cardinal virtues in ancient Greece it was adopted into early Christian theology as the personification of divine wisdom. Then, in Gnosticism, Sophia is a feminine figure, analogous to the human soul but also simultaneously one of the feminine aspects of God and possibly the Holy Spirit of the Trinity.

I'm sure you've noticed that I'm a sucker for a name with meanings related to wisdom and the soul.

Despite experincing a major rise in popularity in the last two decades and worldwide popularity, there's still something sweet and timeless about it.

For me, Sophia is warm and creamy—as all my favorites are—but also cool and st...

Bridget is from the old Celtic Brigantī meaning "the exalted one". It is an Anglicization of Brighid.

In Irish Mythology Brigid is the goddess of inspiration, poetry, wisdom, and healing. She was also associated with fire / the hearth, spring, fertility, and protection. Quite a diverse goddess!

c o m b o s

• Bridget Flora
• Bridget Emily
• Bridget Sophia
• Bridget Ivy
• Bridget Beatrice
• Bridget Fern
• Bridget Meadow
• Bridget Mabel
• Bridget Joy
• Bridget Clare
• Bridget Opal
• Bridget Josephine
• Bridget Hazel

Clare is a Medieval variant of Clara, from the Late Latin name Clarus meaning "clear, bright, famous".

c o m b o s

• Clare Adeline
• Clare Annesley
• Clare Bonnie
• Clare Emily
• Clare Emmeline
• Clare Felicity
• Clare Florence
• Clare Frances
• Clare Georgina
• Clare Harlow
• Clare Hazel
• Clare Josephine
• Clare Lily
• Clare Mabel
• Clare Sophia

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Amelia is from the name Amalia, a short form of Germanic names containing the element amal meaning "unceasing, vigorous, brave". It is sometimes confused with the unrelated name Emilia meaning "rival" from the Latin Aemilius .

c o m b o s

• Amelia Astrid
• Amelia Birdie
• Amelia Eden
• Amelia Esme
• Amelia Florence
• Amelia Hazel
• Amelia Honey
• Amelia Ida
• Amelia Iris
• Amelia Josephine
• Amelia Marigold
• Amelia Paige
• Amelia Primrose
• Amelia Sky
• Amelia Tuesday

June is from the name of the Roman Goddess Juno and is thought to mean "young".

For me, the name is the childhood summers, bright and happy. It's early mornings by the stream, bare feet on dewy grass, sunshine filling the trees. It is carefree and limitless.

c o m b o s

• June Aurelia
• June Beatrice
• June Bethany
• June Blythe
• June Clarke
• June Emily
• June Emmeline
• June Felicity
• June Florence
• June Jessamy
• June Josephine
• June Lydia
• June Poppy
• June Rosalie

Heather is from the early 14th century English name for the Calluna vulgaris plant, hathir , originally from the Old English hæddre . This is a lovely, flowering evergreen plant.

This is on Jay's list and I don't know what it was but seeing it today I saw some new beauty in it. It's now an addition to my list!

c o m b o s

• Heather Clare
• Heather Sophia
• Heather Anne
• Heather Emily
• Heather Fiona
• Heather Molly
• Heather Frances
• Heather Amelia
• Heather Lydia
• Heather Blythe
• Heather Josephine
• Heather Matilda
• Heather Trudy

Elisabeth is from the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע ('Elisheva') meaning, "my God is an oath" or "pledged to God". It is a classic, timeless name that has been popular for centuries.

Whenever the name was mentioned Jay's mum excitedly said, "Like her nanny!" ♡

c o m b o s

• Elisabeth Flora
• Elisabeth Hazel
• Elisabeth Una
• Elisabeth Trudy
• Elisabeth Fern

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I'm Patricia , but you can call me Pia!

• level thirty-six
• gemini
• INFP
• namenerd
• lover of cardigans, dresses, and cute socks
• knows that you've got this
• is very proud of you

g i r l s

• Hazel
• Frances
• Sophia
• Bridget
• Clare
• Amelia
• June
• Heather
• Elisabeth

b o y s

• Clark
• Russell
• Walter
• Hugh
• Franklin
• Henry
• Theodore
• Warren
• August

Clark is from the Old English clerec meaning "priest".

I'm honestly not sure if I prefer Clark or Clarke for a boy. I do like Clarke as a middle name for a girl though.

c o m b o s

• Clark Garrett
• Clark Henry
• Clark Vincent
• Clark Jasper
• Clark Elliott
• Clark Jameson
• Clark Edison
• Clark Theodore
• Clark Wesley
• Clark Owen
• Clark Eoghan
• Clark Oliver
• Clark Liam
• Clark Finlay
• Clark Timothy
• Clark Joseph

Russell is an English name from a French surname meaning “little red one” as a diminutive of the Old French rous meaning "red". I’ve been crushing on this name as of late. He’d probably be called Sully, Rue, or maybe even Rusty or Ruskin.

Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher and political activist for causes such as women's rights and pacifism.

c o m b o s

• Russell Cedar
• Russell Timothy
• Russell Otto
• Russell Shepherd
• Russell Hugo
• Russell Franklin
• Russell Arthur
• Russell Edwin
• Russell Jonas
• Russell Stephen
• Russell Forest

Walter is a Germanic name meaning "power of the army", from the elements walt "power, authority" and heri "army".

Walter is bookish and sweet but still feels woodsy. I also think a Wally would be right up my alley.

c o m b o s

• Walter Augustin
• Walter Beck
• Walter Bennett
• Walter Blair
• Walter Brooks
• Walter Charlie
• Walter Collin
• Walter Edwin
• Walter Elliott
• Walter Emmett
• Walter Felix
• Walter Finn
• Walter Finnegan
• Walter Finnian
• Walter Franklin

Hugh is derived from Hugo, from the Germanic element hugu meaning "heart, mind, spirit". It is, surprisingly, a meaningful name with a lively sound, it reminds me of the smell of cookies baking, antique children's books, chunky sweaters, and wellies.

c o m b o s

• Hugh Elliott
• Hugh Wesley
• Hugh Aubrey
• Hugh August
• Hugh Robin
• Hugh Larkin
• Hugh Shepherd
• Hugh Sullivan
• Hugh Amory
• Hugh Rafferty
• Hugh Theodore
• Hugh Asa

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Franklin is from the Middle English frankelin meaning "freeman".

I will always think of Franklin the Turtle from the children's books. It just feels so nostalgic and wholesome. Benjamin Franklin is a bit of an afterthought if I really think about it.

c o m b o s

• Franklin Amias
• Franklin Arlo
• Franklin Avery
• Franklin Beckett
• Franklin Boone
• Franklin Clyde
• Franklin Elliott
• Franklin Everett
• Franklin Forest
• Franklin Harold
• Franklin Henry
• Franklin Jamie
• Franklin John
• Franklin Jove

Henry is from the Germanic elements heim "home" and rih "ruler". It's a name that has stood the test of time and while traditional, it still has some warmth. I was never a huge fan of Harry or Hank though.

c o m b o s

• Henry Eoghan
• Henry Hawthorne
• Henry Fisher
• Henry Clay
• Henry Ellis
• Henry Lewin
• Henry Walter

Theodore is from the Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theodoros) , which means "gift of god" from the Greek θεός (theos) meaning "god" and δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift". I think Theo would make a cute nickname and maybe a little Teddy might be adorable as a baby.

c o m b o s

• Theodore Clay
• Theodore Clark
• Theodore Elliott
• Theodore Henry
• Theodore Charlie
• Theodore Wesley
• Theodore Felix
• Theodore August

Warren is from an English surname that was derived from the Old North French warenne meaning "game park, hunting reserve". Or it may also likely to be from the present participle of the Old North French warir (Old French garir) meaning "defend, keep," from the Proto-Germanic *war- "to protect, guard".

A warren is a series of crowded underground tunnels and burrows that wild or domesticated rabbits live in. And, that's what the name brings to mind for me: rabbits. I think it's a sweet, uncommon nature name for that reason.

c o m b o s

• Warren Arthur
• Warren Elliott
• Warren Lewis
• Warren Louis
• Warren Hugo
• Warren Patrick
• Warren Bellamy
• Warren Jack

August is an English name meaning "exalted, venerable" from the Latin augustus or possibly from the Latin augere meaning "to increase". It is a time of harvest and abundance, symbolizing prosperity and the fruition of hard work. For me, it is vibrant, warm, and welcoming. August isn't autumn in the meteorological calendar but it is for the Celtic calendar! Either way, probably because of the au- it definitely has the aesthetic for me.

The month of August was called Sextilis until the name was changed to honor Augustus Caesar.

c o m b o s

• August Harvey
• August Howard
• August Jamie
• August Joe
• August Oliver
• August Joseph
• August Riley
• August Reilly

Harold is from the Old English name Hereweald , derived from the elements here "army" and weald "power, leader, ruler". It was the name of two kings of England including Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. The name fell out of use after the loss of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest. It was revived in the 19th century.

Harold is cuddly. A sweet teddy bear of a name that makes me think of cozying up with a good book, a just-right cup of cocoa, and a soft blanket. I also think of the movie Harold and Maude and the children's book Harold and the Purple Crayon .

I adore the nickname Halley, like Halley's comet. Rollo would be quite cute too. Then there's Holly and Harry as well… Options! Note: Jay is 100% against Halley. ☹️

c o m b o s

• Harold Arlo
• Harold Arthur
• Harold Atlas

Wesley is an English name meaning "west meadow" from the Old English west "west" and leah "woodland, clearing".

c o m b o s

• Wesley John
• Wesley Joseph
• Wesley Harold
• Wesley August
• Wesley Henry
• Wesley Hank
• Wesley Clark
• Wesley Hugo
• Wesley Howard
• Wesley Everett
• Wesley Julian
• Wesley Archer
• Wesley Arthur

Clyde is from the Clyde River in Scotland which perhaps means "cleansing", from the Celtic clutā meaning "to clease" which is possibly related to the PIE root kleu- meaning "to wash, clean". It is also associated with the Clydesdale horse, a breed of heavy draught horses from the area in Scotland.

c o m b o s

• Clyde Franklin
• Clyde Henry
• Clyde Oliver
• Clyde Jameson
• Clyde Elliott
• Clyde Harvey
• Clyde Lewis
• Clyde Everett
• Clyde Wesley

Rudy is an English name ultimately from the Germanic element hrod meaning "fame".

c o m b o s

• Rudy Walter
• Rudy Jameson
• Rudy Clark
• Rudy Jonas
• Rudy Everett
• Rudy Oliver

Lewis is the Medieval English form of Louis, which is ultimately which is from the German Hluodowig (Ludwig) , meaning "famous in war".

It brings to mind Lewis Carroll and C.S. Lewis as well as the Lewis & Clark Expedition. They give it a sense of whimsy for me. I feel like a Lewis sits somewhere between camping in the forest and looking for fairy rings. I think it's sweet.

c o m b o s

• Lewis Arthur
• Lewis Woody
• Lewis Jamie
• Lewis Joseph
• Lewis Reed
• Lewis Harold
• Lewis Wesley
• Lewis Julian
• Lewis Henry
• Lewis Baxter
• Lewis Ashby

Harvey is from the Breton Hærviu, meaning "battle worthy", from hær meaning "battle" and viu meaning "worthy". It was introduced to England during the conquest.

c o m b o s

• Harvey Elliott
• Harvey Jameson
• Harvey August
• Harvey Walter
• Harvey Forest
• Harvey Forrest
• Harvey Everett
• Harvey Joseph
• Harvey Jessop
• Harvey John
• Harvey Jack
• Harvey Theodore
• Harvey Lewis
• Harvey Bennett
• Harvey Julian