Updated October 2026
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English word name
"brother"
Is Brother a baby name? Well, sort of, although it's not a choice you should expect to see on many birth certificates. Brother is in our database thanks to Darren Criss, who named his son Brother…
Estonian
An intriguing Estonian with a cool sound, popularised in Estonia in the 1930s because of a character with the same name in the 1934 novel ‘Ümera jõel’ by Mait Metsanurk.
Greenlandic
"sister's younger sister, brother's younger brother"
One of the most popular names in Greenland, Nuka is a sweet unisex name with a versatile sound that, when used on a girl, translates to "a sister's younger sister".
Hebrew
"father"
Short form of the Biblical name Abiah or Abijah, meaning "my father is God".
Old Norse
Derived from the Old Norse word for "brother", Bror is a traditional name used in Sweden and Norway.
Scandinavian
One of the more unfamiliar Nordic choices, a perfect set-up for the nickname Brody.
Swedish
"little brother"
Originally a nickname, this has become a given name in Sweden, albeit rare. It's much more common as a middle, however.
Navajo, Native American
The Navajo word for "brother" bears resemblance to the biblical place name Shiloh. If you have Navajo heritage, this is one to consider.