When you think of a grand, iconic British name, what moniker comes to mind?
As perNameberrystats, it was the 871st most popular male name in England as of 2016.
In any case, Alastair is a great choice, and one with a decidedly intellectual ring to it.
Plus, all that aside, Lear is just a really cool name.
It’s distinctly British, in aMary Poppinssort of way.
In other words, Wren is a name that can grow along with a child.
In babyhood, it’s adorable, and in adulthood, it’s unique and distinguished.
A few years ago, Sharon Stonechose it as a monikerfor one of her sons.
Marlowe, which has traditionally been used as a surname, actually means “drained lake.”
And, although it sounds niche-British, in truth it’snever really gone off the charts, popularity-wise.
Marlowe is also a trending girl’s name, and, according toNameberry, the monikermeans"driftwood."
Or both, perhaps?
Cordelia
Anne of Green Gablessaid it best: “Cordelia is a perfectly elegant name.”
But the Cordelia that Anne loves is surely its most beautiful incarnation.
Whatever its genesis, however, the moniker will always belong primarily to Shakespeare and to the British.
Bronte
Can there be a more British baby girl name than Bronte?
Either way, just beware of taking your little one out for a moorland stroll on full moon nights.
Cerridwen
This rare and beautiful Welsh name encompasses a wealth of mythological power and allure.
Its three syllables give it a caressing and/or soothing kind of sound.
So really, Cerridwen is several names in one, if you want to get technical.
It’s also a unique and gorgeous choice for what will surely be a unique and gorgeous baby.
In celebrity-dom, there’s English model and actress Cressida Bonas, also known as Prince Harry’s ex.
There’s also renownedEnglish children’s author Cressida Cowell.
There’s even a Cressida (or Kressida, as NASA calls it) asteroid.
Pippa is also the subject ofPippa Passes, the celebrated poem byEnglish poet Robert Browning.
