Baby Names With Soul: A Guest Edit from Julianne

At Peanut, we know that baby names are more than just a few syllables strung together - they're stories, roots, and dreams all wrapped into one. That’s why we’re always inspired by the mamas in our community who treat name-picking as both an art and a joy.

Today, we’re thrilled to introduce a special guest post by Julianne, a Peanut mama who’s turned her lifelong love of names into something beautiful. Whether you're deep in the baby-naming trenches or just love seeing what others are drawn to, Julianne's story and her lists are an absolute treat...

Julianne‘s Take on Names

So, a little about my name journey! I grew up really interested in genealogy. My mom’s whole side of the family has always been into tracing our roots. My great-aunt even published a few books on our lineage. Her side of the family originally came from England before settling in Australia in the late 1800s, and their history is incredibly well-documented.

Growing up, I spent hours poring over names of people I’d never met in family trees that spanned generations. I fell in love with the history, the mystery, and the sheer poetry of naming. And honestly? The obsession just grew from there!

When I started having children of my own, it got even more exciting - I finally had something of my own to name. Now that I’m not in the baby stage anymore, I’ve looked for other ways to express that same creativity. Enter: Peanut.

I stumbled into the baby naming forums and was instantly hooked. I genuinely didn’t know there were so many other name enthusiasts out there like me! Early in 2025, I started posting my own name lists, just for fun. I work in the emergency room, and I’m the only person in my role on the floor, so I don’t have a lot of camaraderie during the day. I needed an outlet to share all the beautiful, quirky, and fascinating names I was seeing.

At first, I felt a little self-conscious about posting so often, but people started commenting that they looked forward to my lists and found them helpful. That encouragement meant the world.

So, without further ado, here are the name lists I’ve pulled together so far this year!

My top pick for the girls names:

• Robbi
• Venetia
• Myka
• Ellenny
• Odetha
• Olivette
• Hilley
• Viola
• Selbie
• Ferrie
• Wynikea
• Bernice
• Soula
• Buffie

Boys names that have caught my eye:

• Alistair
• Dusty
• Redmond
• Kelcie
• Constantine
• Dewey
• Lawson
• Laney
• Marshall
• Kitley
• Grady
• Walker
• Hugh
• Warren
• Cannon
• Rudy

Some “out there” honorable mentions:

• Quest (b)
• Fynlie (g)
• Luster (g)
• Carmichael (b)
• Tolliver (b)
• Clerlinda (g)
• Brookshire (b)
• Shabazz (g)
• Dextynnie (g)
• Hawley (b)
• Meysi (g)
• Britton (b)
• Henning (b)
• Jeodora (g)
• Elizaveta (g)
• Paz (b)
• Carbon (g)
• Zenobia (g)
• Abbott (b)

Want More Names Like These?

Julianne shares her fresh, thoughtful name lists regularly in the Peanut group ‘Baby Names’, and trust us - you don’t want to miss them. Whether you’re expecting or just name-curious, come join the conversation and get inspired. There’s a whole world of names out there, and it’s better when we explore it together.

A huge thank you to Julianne for sharing her thoughtful perspective and these beautifully curated name lists with us. Your passion for names and storytelling shines through, and we're so grateful to have your voice in the Peanut community. Keep the lists coming- we're all ears! 👶 More baby names: 150 of The Most Cool and Rare Baby Names 100+ Uncommon Baby Names & Their Meanings 80 Strong Baby Boy Names (with Meanings) 143 Victorian Baby Names with Meanings 100+ Christmas Baby Names 100+ Baby Names That Mean Peace 86 Baby Names Meaning Sun 218 Beautiful Exotic Baby Name 100+ Virtue Baby Names (and Names That Mean Virtue) 132 Ethereal Elvish Baby Names 231 Magical Harry Potter Baby Names 250+ Adorable Baby Names That Mean Love 180+ Nonbinary Baby Names For Your Little One 234 Cowboy Baby Names for the Wild at Heart