Is the name trending?

Maverick and Seraphina are currently making waves in the baby naming olympics. While Maverick might remind some of Tom Cruise's legendary aviator antics, it's zooming up the charts faster than a jet. Seraphina, on the other hand, is all celestial grace and poised to take over the name cosmos. Wave goodbye to Noah and Emma— Maverick and Seraphina are cruising into the spotlight!

Is it primary‐school bully

safe?

The playground verdict is in! Maverick may evoke images of solo missions in imaginative five-year-olds, but it's generally safe from teases. "Mav" rolls off the tongue just like a new best friend. Seraphina, or "Sera" as classmates will fondly nickname her, is as ethereal as it is unique. Bullies, beware: this name deflects unwanted attention with angelic force fields.

3 famous people with this name

• Maverick: Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business partner and CEO of SpringHill Entertainment.
• Maverick: Maverick McNealy, an American professiona

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• Seraphina: Seraphina Affleck, daughter of Hollywood actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.

History of the name

Maverick originated as a surname in the 19th century, representing an independent, nonconforming individual—just ask cattleman Samuel Maverick. As for Seraphina, it dates back to medieval Italy and embodies an angelic presence, often linked to the seraphim, the highest order of angels.

Meaning of the name

The meaning behind Maverick pulls no punches: it signifies a spirited individual who marches to the beat of their own drum. Meanwhile, Seraphina evokes ethereal beauty, coming from the Hebrew word seraphim, meaning "fiery ones"—an apt title for your little angel-in-training.