Sevyn (pronounced SEV-in) is a modern, unisex spin on the word “seven,” and it’s gathering fans faster than a Mumbai street drum circle. Seven has always had star power—think seven colors of the rainbow, seven notes in Indian classical music, the seven sacred vows around a wedding fire, and the seventh day of rest in the Bible—so Sevyn carries that whole bundle of luck, completeness, and rhythm in just five letters. Parents love its fresh look, its gender-flexible vibe, and the way it sounds like a high-five to destiny. No wonder the name has sprinted up U.S. charts over the last two decades, leaping from rare gem to rising favorite. Sevyn feels playful yet grounded, like a monsoon breeze that promises new beginnings, and it leaves everyone smiling at the notion that life’s good things often come in sevens.
| American singer Sevyn Streeter, formerly of the girl groups TG4 and RichGirl, signed to Atlantic Records and released her debut single I Like It in 2012. |