Names I would use despite popularity:
Natalie - It is a gorgeous name. I would likely consider it for a Christmas-time baby!
Nicholas - Same as above.
Daniel - A long-time love of mine. Such a strong, sturdy name.
Isaac - Lovely name.
Henry - My absolute favorite right now for men.
Serenity - I spent a good long while wishing it could be a name. I never dreamed that it'd become a name or be popular.
Names I wish I could use:
Jacob - I have a feeling it'd be in the top 3 despite the books.
Sophia - Such a pretty name. I am so sad about how popular it is!
Isabel - I was very, very fond of this name a few months before Twilight came out. Unfortunately, I am so biased that now I can't tell if I like it. I just find "
Belle" to be such an endearing nickname.