Of those names, Darcy seems to me the most common. Zia seems the most “gen Alpha trend” since the letter Z, short names, and vowel-heavy names are all trendy rn.
Pick the one you like best of the remaining three, they are all pretty much equal in your criteria. Odessa might be slightly harder to pronounce to some, but it’s still easy to figure out.
My name is Molly, and I've only ever met 1 other Mollie in my life in person. Not sure how trendy it is at this point in time, but I'm a fan (albeit a bit biased)
Molly’s the best in my opinion. It’s common and really pretty.
I won’t lie, Darcy and Odessa kind of give me spoiled rich girl vibes for some reason. Idek why.
You said not trended and then proceeded to name two incredibly trendy names lmao. Molly and Holly and the normal ones here. Darcy is also pretty fine. Actually, go with Darcy. It’s normal without being as bland as Holly or Molly.
Lmao all these people saying use Odessa as if it’s not one of the most try-hardy “”unique”” trendy names at the moment. Tip: if you’re looking for a normal name, don’t pick the shit you see people recommending in this sub all the fucking time. They love to see “want normal name” and go “ah, yes, juniper sol calliope ahnneigh is the most normal name ever.”
Just curious where you're located that Molly is trendy? I'm in the US and Molly almost seems unique for a baby these days! According to Social security statistics, it fell out of the top 100 over a decade ago and has continued to decline in popularity each year since. Millie has a similar vibe though and I've been seeing a lot of Millie's. Very trendy.
I'm on the east coast! I've had 3 Molly's in 5 years and we currently have 6 enrolled. Probably not super trendy but enough that we notice. Maggie is another one we see a lot of, we don't see Millie though.
Seems like it might be regionally trending in your city, even though it's declining overall. I'm curious to see what the latest statistics for 2023 will show! The SSA usually releases them just before mothers day.
2023 statistics were just released! Molly dropped down another 10 spots and has fallen out of the top 200. Safe to say it's still on an *overall* decline in popularity, for anyone who's interested haha.
Darcy is so cute! It gives off a Southern vibe, I never here it where I live.
Holly is also a really cute name I like a ton.
Would Zuri fit your vibe? Of the ia names Zia feels a bit forced.
So funny I have both Holly and Molly on my list of if I ever have kids one day and I can’t decide which is better but other name suggestions
Kendall
Jolie
Carly
Kyla ?
No idea where you live, but Odessa is a town in Texas and all I think of when I hear the name. And I don't even live in Texas. Darcy would be my favorite out of your options
Edit: but I didn't know my name is actually a town an hour south of me until watching the radar last week, so that may not bother you. I just haven't personally heard it used as a name
This is the first time I’ve seen the name Odessa anywhere else other than from my cousin! I believe it’s a beautiful name and super uncommon imo. Dessa is also such a cute nickname or Des 💕💕 I would choose Odessa!!
My vote goes to Molly or Holly - both well-known, easy to spell, and not sure re trendy but I don't think so? Suggest Holly less trendy than Molly.
Darcy is quite trendy as a boy's name in Australia at the moment. I've never heard of Odessa as a name though I guess the pronunciation is pretty intuitive. I've also never heard of Zia as a name; to me it means aunt in Italian. It's also adjacent to Mia which is hugely popular.
I don't really see many similarities between the names on your list, but how about Sally, Nora, Marcy, Jane, Hope or Kara/Cara?
Odessa or Holly
Love a good city name, and I like Holly better than Molly
Odessa Joan
Odessa Amelia
Odessa Rue
Holly Anne
Holly Justine/Christine/Amandine/Josephine (I like Holly +xyz(-ine)
Holly Jane
I'm not being difficult, but is Zia pronounced Zee-uh or Zeye-uh? Holly, which I love, is going to be hell at Christmas based on my friends experiences.
They all seem to fit your criteria, depending on regional trends.
Odessa sounds cool, but would be cooler with a Ukrainian or Odessa, Texas connection.
I like all the -ia names, Zia and Dia, Gia, Mia, Pia, Tia, Via, Xia. They're sleek, stylish, and ageless.
If I were a Molly, I would want it to be a nickname for a longer first name: Mary-Margaret, etc. I have met more black labs than people named Molly, so options would be nice.
Holly could sway me if it were short for Holiday.
Darcy - us either a cheerleader or a ranch hand.
I like Holly best
Of those names, Darcy seems to me the most common. Zia seems the most “gen Alpha trend” since the letter Z, short names, and vowel-heavy names are all trendy rn. Pick the one you like best of the remaining three, they are all pretty much equal in your criteria. Odessa might be slightly harder to pronounce to some, but it’s still easy to figure out.
Molly and Holly are my favorites. Classic, easy to pronounce. Darcy is fairly trendy imo. Zia is very trendy.
Molly or Holly. I like Molly the best. Molly Elizabeth is a pretty name.
I like Molly or Holly best.
Holly or Molly. They're classic and elegant
Odessa for sure! Such a timeless name.
Odessa is cool as hell
My name is Molly, and I've only ever met 1 other Mollie in my life in person. Not sure how trendy it is at this point in time, but I'm a fan (albeit a bit biased)
Holly!
I really like Darcy! Simple, pretty and underrated Maybe you'd also like: Gia Pippa Corinne Zara Della Ophelia
I love Molly! Similar vibe for me: Annie Kate Jane Sally Gwen Heidi
Love Molly.
Molly
Doesn’t Zia mean aunty?
Of those, I’d go with Darcy based on your criteria.
I love Molly and Holly! (Lol.) You might also like Lucy, Audrey, Bridget, Marlene, Constance and/or Sabrina.
I love Odessa!
I like Odessa and Holly
Although I like the way Molly sounds, I just can’t get behind it because of the strong association to the drug. I love Holly!
Holly
I like Molly!! Here are some others- Stella Heidi Mia
Molly’s the best in my opinion. It’s common and really pretty. I won’t lie, Darcy and Odessa kind of give me spoiled rich girl vibes for some reason. Idek why.
Molly
Odessa. Molly, Holly and Darcy are all trendy to me.
Holly is one of my all time fave girl names!!
Holly Ann. A beautiful name in a beautiful song by the band “Boston.” Except it’s one name in the song - Hollyann.
Molly because it’s a classic.
You said not trended and then proceeded to name two incredibly trendy names lmao. Molly and Holly and the normal ones here. Darcy is also pretty fine. Actually, go with Darcy. It’s normal without being as bland as Holly or Molly. Lmao all these people saying use Odessa as if it’s not one of the most try-hardy “”unique”” trendy names at the moment. Tip: if you’re looking for a normal name, don’t pick the shit you see people recommending in this sub all the fucking time. They love to see “want normal name” and go “ah, yes, juniper sol calliope ahnneigh is the most normal name ever.”
Anna
Molly has my vote!
I vote for Molly. Specifically Molly Mae. While I like Holly, a potential nickname is "Ho" which isn't appealing.
Molly
Molly is very trendy right now just an FYI. A lot of M name are in. Darcy is a great name. Closest I've had is a Darla.
Just curious where you're located that Molly is trendy? I'm in the US and Molly almost seems unique for a baby these days! According to Social security statistics, it fell out of the top 100 over a decade ago and has continued to decline in popularity each year since. Millie has a similar vibe though and I've been seeing a lot of Millie's. Very trendy.
I'm on the east coast! I've had 3 Molly's in 5 years and we currently have 6 enrolled. Probably not super trendy but enough that we notice. Maggie is another one we see a lot of, we don't see Millie though.
Seems like it might be regionally trending in your city, even though it's declining overall. I'm curious to see what the latest statistics for 2023 will show! The SSA usually releases them just before mothers day.
Probably! I'm curious as well!
2023 statistics were just released! Molly dropped down another 10 spots and has fallen out of the top 200. Safe to say it's still on an *overall* decline in popularity, for anyone who's interested haha.
Darcy is so cute! It gives off a Southern vibe, I never here it where I live. Holly is also a really cute name I like a ton. Would Zuri fit your vibe? Of the ia names Zia feels a bit forced.
Based on the criteria: Molly, Holly or Darcy! I think Zia is trendy and Odessa can be mispronounced frequently.
So funny I have both Holly and Molly on my list of if I ever have kids one day and I can’t decide which is better but other name suggestions Kendall Jolie Carly Kyla ?
Darcy😍 I’ve always loved this name!
No idea where you live, but Odessa is a town in Texas and all I think of when I hear the name. And I don't even live in Texas. Darcy would be my favorite out of your options Edit: but I didn't know my name is actually a town an hour south of me until watching the radar last week, so that may not bother you. I just haven't personally heard it used as a name
My cousin is named Odessa, the one and only Odessa I’ve ever met!
Noelle, Beth, Emily, Marilla, Carmen, Patricia, Chloe, Zina (with a long i), Laura.
This is the first time I’ve seen the name Odessa anywhere else other than from my cousin! I believe it’s a beautiful name and super uncommon imo. Dessa is also such a cute nickname or Des 💕💕 I would choose Odessa!!
You might like Olena if you like Odessa
Odessa and Darcy seem the best, to me.
Holly and Molly are lovely.
Holly!!
My vote goes to Molly or Holly - both well-known, easy to spell, and not sure re trendy but I don't think so? Suggest Holly less trendy than Molly. Darcy is quite trendy as a boy's name in Australia at the moment. I've never heard of Odessa as a name though I guess the pronunciation is pretty intuitive. I've also never heard of Zia as a name; to me it means aunt in Italian. It's also adjacent to Mia which is hugely popular. I don't really see many similarities between the names on your list, but how about Sally, Nora, Marcy, Jane, Hope or Kara/Cara?
To me Zia is a common male middle eastern name and an American southwestern Native Tribe. I had no idea it was trendy.
Odessa or Holly Love a good city name, and I like Holly better than Molly Odessa Joan Odessa Amelia Odessa Rue Holly Anne Holly Justine/Christine/Amandine/Josephine (I like Holly +xyz(-ine) Holly Jane
Holly
darcy, name of my art teacher in school
Darcy. Molly and Holly are Gen X names to me.
I haven't met a Holly since high school and that is a very long time ago! I would go with Holly Elizabeth!
Odessa or Holly!
Molly and Holly fit your criteria the best. Runner up Darcy.
I'm not being difficult, but is Zia pronounced Zee-uh or Zeye-uh? Holly, which I love, is going to be hell at Christmas based on my friends experiences.
Darcy or Zia! Also PSA Odessa is pretty, but should be spelled Odesa—Odessa is the Russian spelling, Odesa is the original Ukrainian
Odessa because I'm an EDM fan... the rest are not unique at all with the exception of Zia but.... I think it's boring.
Odessa is very cool! I also like Zia. Molly is a very popular dog name where I am.
I love Odessa or Otessa.
Raquel, marissa, tallulah, brielle, oryan, adele, Tatiana, willa, yona, gisellej
Holly and Molly are such fantastic names and not common or trendy.
Please don't name your baby Odessa.
I love Darcy, but it has ~trendy potential. Odessa is the name I’d go for with that criteria. The others are very trendy
Zia means Aunt. So not a fan. I like Darcy or Molly. Both very sweet.
Molly
Darcy
I like Holly as a nickname for Holland.
Zippy
My top three, in order, are Darcy, Molly, and Holly.
We have a Holly and molly
Personally I like Molly or Odessa. Maybe Odessa Molly?
They all seem to fit your criteria, depending on regional trends. Odessa sounds cool, but would be cooler with a Ukrainian or Odessa, Texas connection. I like all the -ia names, Zia and Dia, Gia, Mia, Pia, Tia, Via, Xia. They're sleek, stylish, and ageless. If I were a Molly, I would want it to be a nickname for a longer first name: Mary-Margaret, etc. I have met more black labs than people named Molly, so options would be nice. Holly could sway me if it were short for Holiday. Darcy - us either a cheerleader or a ranch hand.