River

A name like River will remind your little one that even though they're on their own path, they can still be a "source" of love, joy, and inspiration for others. A gender-neutral title, River stems from the English word "river" or the Latin ripa, denoting a body of water that flows constantly toward its ultimate sea or lake destination. Traveling within a channel and set within defined banks, rivers are bound to follow the course laid out for them. For your River, this moniker will represent their life journey and the hope that even if there's a twist or two along the way, they'll still end up in the right destination. Whether you want to celebrate nature or encourage baby to go with the flow, River is a name worth considering. Kelly Clarkson chose this moniker for her daughter in 2014, and since then, it's been on an upward trend of popularity. You might also associate River with a fictional character or two, like The Bump community member FireFly1220, who says, "I love River Tam and River Song (from Firefly and Doctor Who) and would totally name a baby after either of those characters."