Daphne
Although it may sound strange, it is quite cute. Despite having Greek roots, its popularity in Britain is mostly due to Daphne Moon from the television show Frasier. The name translates as “laurel tree” or “bay tree.” You may also know the name from popular children’s show, Scooby-Doo, playing the iconic red-head protagonist.
Daphne
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Evelyn
Even though the name Evelyn has Norman roots, it is most commonly used because of its Old English surname. In the 1920s and 1930s, it ranked in the top 20 but dropped by the 1980s. It is consistently and gently moving up the charts. Evelyn the name means “wished child.” So if your child is a miracle, perhaps this is the name for you.
Evelyn
