Seth

Seth, m.

Meaning: appointed or placed, origin Hebrew.

The name Seth is growing in popularity in the UK year on year; in 2012 it entered the top 100 at #91. I can only think of one Seth in real life but I think that will change if the popularity keeps increasing. It has that great balance of being recognisable but not common. I imagine this name on someone who is very 'with it', a bit serious, handsome and slightly edgy. I think the unusual '-th' ending and one syllable quality make this name cool and different.The sound of this name is almost snake-like; does anyone else think that?!

This would be a good choice if you are looking for a Biblical name which isn't as well-used as Matthew, Mark, Luke and John but isn't as obviously Biblical as Noah, Jonah and Jeremiah. Seth was one of the sons of Adam and Eve, so not a major character in the Bible, but with a good meaning (perhaps if you want your child to know God has specifically 'placed' them in your family?). It also has a place in popular culture; did anyone else think of The O.C when they heard this name? However that series is well in the past now so I don't think the association is very strong.

'S' has to be one of my favourite letters for names. Here are some other Super S Names!

Male

Sawyer
Sebastian
Shay
Sirius
Solomon/Sol
Sullivan/Sully


Female

Sadie
Scarlett
Seren
Seraphina
Siena
Sylvie

Rory

Rory, m.

Meaning: red king, Irish origin.

Also spelt Ruaidhri.

I love the ruggedness and manliness of the name Rory. It is sort of childlike, with its lion-like sound, but also tough and handsome for an adult. Its Gaelic routes make me think of the Scottish highlands. I love the meaning (perfect for your little prince!) but don't necessarily think you need to be restricted to naming a red-haired baby this name.

My husband and I were seriously considering using Rory if we had a boy. I love this name that much. But for some reason I cannot pronounce Rory! I have a very slight lisp and find I cannot say this name properly. So, not a name we can use but I think this is great choice for other parents.

Quinn

Quinn, m

Meaning: descendant of Conn, Irish origin.

I think Quinn is a great boy's name. To me, it sounds smart, snappy and sophisticated with a touch of quirkiness with the 'Q' at the beginning. I originally knew this as a boy's name and was SO annoyed by its use as a girl's name in the series Glee. I have a feeling that most people would now associated the name with that character, which could be a problem if you did want to use this for a boy. It seems to be a lot more acceptable to use unisex names for girls than boys. Bear in mind that it is more popular for girls in the US than boys.

However I don't think this name sounds girly or frilly. It is traditionally of Irish origin, stemming from an Irish surname. The historical routes give a great justification to keep this as a boy's name! It has never been a popular name in the UK but has hovered between the #400 and #500 mark in the popularity charts for the last 20 years. I hope that people will start using Quinn a bit more. It makes a great alternative to the popular Finn.

Other Q names for boys: Quillan, Quentin, Quinton.