Modern names feel current without being trendy. They've landed in the past 30 years and look right on a resumé in 2040. Aria, Luca, Nova, Kai. They work because they're clean and unfussy.
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fair, comely
divine, heavenly
masterless samurai
from California (geographic)
wisdom, good sense
lying flat (large book)
transporter of goods by cart
continuous improvement
defender, helper
sun
star of the sea (via Mary)
orchid flower (Cattleya species)
traveler, one who leaps
divine radiance
modern blend of Kai (sea) and -son suffix
beloved
graceful willow
poet
industrious ruler
river
raven estate
one who sees clearly
oak tree clearing
free woman, strong
son of Cionaodh
from Lucania
desire, wish
long narrow hill
settlement near the coal
from the city of Vienna
narrow strait
eagle
ruler, leader
the flowing river
gift from God
manly, strong, courageous
mortal, earthly
son of Cadan
he will sing
narrow strait, channel
full of love
gracious, dear one
one who serves
queen
birdlike, of the birds
modern American coinage, son of Case
beauty, grace
noble, honorable
motion, movement
heavenly, from the sky
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