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According to Babyzone.com, it says these are the cool 10 boy & girls names of 2006.

Amelie
Origin: French
Meaning: Industrious, striving
Why we like it: The 2002 movie, nominated for five Academy Awards and staring the charming and big-eyed beauty Audrey Tautou in the title role, is still très cool! 

Dahlia
Origin: Norse
Meaning: From the valley
Why we like it: It sounds old and new at the same time, and as flower names go, it’s a little fresher than Iris, Rose, and Daisy.

Fiona
Origin: Irish, Gaelic
Meaning: Fair
Why we like it: Delicate for a girl, mysterious for a woman. 

Gianna
Origin: Italian
Meaning: God is gracious
Why we like it: No girl could be plain with this striking Italian version of Jane.

Jozy
Origin: English
Meaning: May God give increase
Why we like it: Unique without being too far out there, Jozy is easy to remember and spell with its jaunty “z.”

June
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Young
Why we like it: Reese Witherspoon’s Oscar-winning interpretation of tough and talented country crooner June Carter Cash might just inspire a few moms to bring this one back. 

Maarit
Origin: Finnish
Meaning: Pearl
Why we like it: Call it the Ikea effect, but suddenly Scandinavian names are sounding very bright and modern to us.

Mae
Origin: English
Meaning: The fifth month, named after Maia, the Roman Earth Goddess
Why we like it: Mae is short, sweet, and simple—a beautiful classic.

Shanti
Origin: Hindi
Meaning: Peaceful
Why we like it: There’s something very 2006 about giving “peace” a chance, and yoga-practicing moms may also recognize the word from class.

Talise
Origin: Native American
Meaning: Beautiful water
Why we like it: Talise is exotic and musical. The beautiful soprano Talise Trevigne shares this lovely name, as does the language of the Solomon Islands.


The only name I really like there is Gianna.

Emerson
Origin: English
Meaning: Surname; son of Emery
Why we like it: Ralph Waldo Emerson, the transcendentalist philosopher and author, brings beauty and strength to this name.

Gabriel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my strength
Why we like it: Distinct and sophisticated, Gabriel is a strong, traditional name with roots in the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faiths.

Heath
Origin: English
Meaning: An open area of land covered by heather or the heather itself
Why we like it: Aussie actor Health Ledger had a breakout role in Brokeback Mountain. Admiring moms might be drawn to his English name.

Henry
Origin: German
Meaning: Rules his household
Why we like it: A classic name that has regained popularity, Henry is hot but not overused. Though a handsome formal name, Henry brings fun nicknames for little leaguers such as Harry and Hank. 

Ian
Origin:
Meaning: God has been gracious
Why we like it: A bold variant of the traditional John, Ian is charming and strong. With only three letters, Ian may be a smart choice for a little guy with a long last name! 

Leander
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Lion-Man
Why we like it: The mythological tale of Hero and Leander is one of the most spellbinding and romantic stories in all of literature. 

Malcolm
Origin: Scottish, Gaelic
Meaning: Servant of Saint Columba; a royal name in Scotland.
Why we like it: Now that best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell’s found his way onto everyone’s bookshelves and TV series Malcolm in the Middle completes its seven-season run, we’re betting that little Malcolms may soon wind up in many cribs. 

Olivier
Origin: French
Meaning: Peaceful or the olive tree, which symbolizes fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity
Why we like it: This French twist on a classic gives baby some European charm! 

Preston
Origin: English
Meaning: From the priest's estate
Why we like it: This traditional name is strong and brings Pres, a fantastic nickname to boot. Evidence that it’s cool? Witness the collected demeanor of the intriguing Dr. Preston Burke on television’s Grey’s Anatomy. 

Stefan
Origin: German
Meaning: Crowned in victory
Why we like it: Classic but cool, Stefan is a modern-sounding variant of the traditional Stephen.

The only one I like there is Preston.