Invented Boy Names
- Rayden
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Rayden is yet another example of the dozens of new boys' names with the 'aden' sound.
- Jahmir
Origin:
Invented name, African American, ArabicMeaning:
"beauty + prince, ruler"Description:
A tweaked version of Jamir, itself a modern invented name, Jahmir is based on Arabic names Jamal and Amir.
- Kashton
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"town of the box maker; money town"Description:
This newly invented name takes a cool short form—Kash/Cash—and adds the trendy -ton suffix, a la Ashton, Colton, and Weston. It made its first appearance on the US Top 1000 list in 2015 and has risen up into the Top 500 since then.
From its Latin root, Kash/Cash is an occupational name for someone who makes boxes, however, it is of course also related to the word "cash", as in money. The meaning of this newly coined name could then be "town of the box maker" or "money town".
- Maxton
Origin:
English surname, elaboration of Max, Latin,"Maccas's homestead; greatest town"Meaning:
"Maccas's homestead; greatest town"Description:
Maxton is a new member of the ever-expanding Max clan of baby names, hitting the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2011. It joined newfangled Maxon and stylish cousin Paxton, though it did drop out of the charts in 2023. 150 boys did still recieve the name in the most recent year.
- Nal
Origin:
Slovene invented name, meaning unknownDescription:
A Slovene choice that periodically appears at the bottom of Slovenia's Top 100. It first appeared on the Slovenian charts in 2011, when parents started using Nal for its on-trend sounds. However, Nal has no etymological roots in Slovene.
- Cilan
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"cilantro"Description:
Though it appears as if it could be Irish, Cilan is an invented name from the Pokemon universe, derived directly from the word "cilantro."
- Galador
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"milk; gift"Description:
A seldom used name invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for Lord of the Rings, this boys' name makes good use of the 'Gal' prefix and 'Dor' suffix to craft an appealing and unique alternative to Theodore.
- Chasen
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"hunter"Description:
Once strictly a surname--Chasen's was an old Hollywood hangout--it's now catching on as a first name, both as an elaboration of the popular CHASE, and in following the pattern of popular two-syllable boys' names.
- Lakelyn
Origin:
American invented name or variation of LachlanMeaning:
"pretty lake; lake; lake land"Description:
Lakelyn is a fast-rising girl name of the last decade, combining a nature word with the ever-fashionable -lyn suffix. It is occasionally given to baby boys too (more than 30 since 2020), no doubt helped by the similarity to Lachlan.
- Demario
Description:
Demario combines the prefix 'De-' with 'Mario.' Mario is derived from the Latin name Marius, which may have originated from Mars, the Roman god of war, or possibly from the Latin 'mas' meaning 'male.' The 'De-' prefix is a common addition in modern American naming practices, possibly influenced by French, Italian, or Spanish naming traditions where 'De' often indicates 'of' or 'from.' Demario emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century and saw increased popularity during the 1970s-1990s. The name appears across diverse communities but has been particularly documented in southern states. Some variations include De'Mario or DeMario, with different styling of the prefix. The name exemplifies how traditional names are often modified with prefixes to create distinctive variations.
- Payson
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Pay-names are ultra-hot for girls these days, but they're also fairly popular for boys, in no small part thanks to Peyton Manning.
- Tuff
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
Tuff, a corruption of "tough," has been given to approximately 50 baby boys each year for the past few years. Tough, on the other hand, has never charted as a baby name.
- Zayvion
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Zayvion is an invented name that blends the sound of Xavier with the popular '-on' suffix. This name follows a trend of combining familiar elements to create something distinctive, giving it a modern and unique appeal among contemporary names.
- Zeffirelli
Origin:
Italian invented nameDescription:
A clear reference to the Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli, known for his adaptations of Shakespearean plays such as The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet. Zeffirelli was born out of wedlock, meaning he couldn't have either of his parents' surnames. His mother wanted it to be Zeffiretti, meaning "little breezes," taken from Mozart's opera Idomeneo. It was misspelled as Zeffirelli on his birth certificate.
- Masiah
Origin:
Variation of Messiah, HebrewMeaning:
"expected savior or deliverer"Description:
No longer a forbidden choice, Messiah has risen up the US popularity charts in recent years, and as a result, some parents have been seeking alternative spelling options. Masiah is one such choice, though it may also link more closely with the Arabic word for Christ, almasih. Given to around 80 boys each year, it is considerably less popular than Messiah, which was chosen for 1909 boys in 2023.
- Jakhari
Description:
Jakhari is a modern masculine name with African-American origins. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Jahari (meaning 'powerful' or 'strength' in Swahili) with the addition of the letter 'k'. Jakhari has gained some usage in the United States since the late 1990s but remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. The name has a melodic rhythm with its three syllables and conveys a sense of strength and uniqueness. Like many contemporary African-American names, Jakhari represents cultural innovation and personalization in naming practices.
- Jor-el
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Just because Nicolas Cage gave his son Superman's birth name, Kal-el, that doesn't give you permission to use the name of Superman's father.
- Taylin
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
A mix-and-match unisex name inspired by Taylor.
- Xavien
Description:
Xavien is a modern masculine variant of Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house.' The name gained recognition through St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Spanish missionary. Xavien offers a contemporary twist on the traditional name while maintaining its strong, distinctive sound. Though less common than Xavier, Xavien has been gradually increasing in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. The name received additional visibility from professional football player Xavien Howard. Xavien conveys qualities of leadership, intelligence, and uniqueness.
- Calen
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
A recently created member of the Cale family, with a trendy unisex aura.
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