Names That Mean Name

Ozmar is likely a spin on Osmar, a name with two quite different origins. As a Brazilian choice, it's likely a compound name, blending together Oscar ("deer friend; God's spear"), Osvaldo ("divine power") or Ozias ("my power is Yahweh") with Adelmar ("famous noblemen" or Omar ("flourishing, long life; speak, say"). 
 
As an Old English name, it could be a modernized form of Osmær meaning "divine fame".

Ozmar

Derby might be considered a word name or a surname-name. In England, it would be pronounced darby, causing confusion with that similar name.

Derby

As an English word name, Gruff is rough round the outside with playful air, similar to Rowdy or Wilder, while as a Welsh nickname, it comes from the more stately Gruffudd meaning "strong lord". It would be said to rhyme with rough or bluff in the first instance and as GRIF in Welsh. 

Gruff

This streamlined spelling of Liselotte, the charming blend of Elizabeth and Charlotte, is used in the Netherlands.

Liselot

A name used in Germany and Holland as a form of Jerome, it's the unlikely moniker of fictional detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch.

Hieronymous

Bee is a buzzy (couldn't resist) girls' name, but boys with this as a nickname more usually spell it simply with the letter B. But there's no reason Bee can't work for boys too, with any formal name starting with B.

Not unless you want your son to grow up to be just like a wacky Jack Black character.

Nacho

Also spelled Lieselotte, this European compound name blends popular Elizabeth and Charlotte into something  with a fairy-tale-esque feel and unexpected style. 

Liselotte

A bold name, best known as the central character in the 16th century classic play The Spanish Tragedy or Hieronimo goes mad again by Thomas Kyd. In the play Hieronimo enacts his revenge for the death of his son by organizing a play that reveal the events of his murder. 
 
As a name, it is derived from Hieronymos, the Ancient Greek form of Jerome.

Hieronimo

This cognate of Jerome (of all things), familiar via the Dutch painter of fantastical scenes, H. Bosch, would appeal only to the most audacious, intrepid, attention-seeking baby namer. It is, however, still used in Germany, especially in Catholic Bavaria and in the north German Rhineland.

Hieronymus

Sweet but sleek, Ivalene can be considered an elaboration of the international Iva, or a compound name, blending Iva with Arlene, Darlene, Abilene, or similar. Quietly used in the first half of the 20th century, it was also chosen in 2024 but a <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/babyberries-class-of-2024">a Nameberry user</a>.

Ivalene

A poetic sounding compound name, that could mean "renowned warrior of the stars".

Stellouise

A phonetically attractive place-name that can be used for babies but rarely is.

Arabia

Popular in Hungary, Bercel is likely derived from the Hungarian village of the same name, while other possibilities could be that it's a variation of the Dutch surname, Berkel, or a spelling twist on the Germanic Bertil. 

Bercel

Zefera is a rare form of Zephyr or Zafira, with a subtle connection to nature. As Zephyr becomes more popular for both girls and boys, this feminine Spanish variation may get more attention from parents who want a clearly-gendered version of the name. 

Zefera

A word name, a nature name, and a surname, Swift is strongly tied to singer Taylor Swift. It could make a fun and quirky middle name, and there might just be some "Swiftie" parents who choose it in the future.
 
Also linked to the writer Jonathan Swift and the high flying bird, Swift also means "quick".

Swift

Cayo is a rare and rhythmic Spanish name, all but unknown in the English-speaking world, that would make a lively choice.


Cayo

Of all the <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/389/baby-names-with-repeating-sounds">names with repeating sounds</a>, Dede isn't the first we'd use (Lulu or Coco, maybe), but it certainly isn't the last — we much prefer it to Dodo or Fifi.

Dede

Rich purplish red color choice that may gain favor along with Claire, though the wine connection can't be ignored. 

Claret

The Dutch meaning (Buell is the Dutch occupational name for a hangman) is enough to keep most people away. 