By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Aramaic
"he will answer"
The biblical husband of the queen of Sheba; an unusual name with an interesting sound, rhyming with lanai.
German, Aramaic
"grace; let my prayer be answered"
This pretty palindrome name is rarely heard in the US, but could make an interesting namesake for an aunt or grandma Ann. It's also a German diminutive form of Anna.
"expected savior or deliverer"
Highly unusual -- and audacious -- name chosen by basketball star Allen Iverson.
Hebrew
"the Lord's secret"
One of a number of Hebrew girls' namestarting with Raz. Others include Razel, Raziela,Razili and Raziya.
Saint name
While Mari is more popularly used as a feminine name, it was borne by a 1st century saint, venerated by the Assyrian Church of the East. Also known as Mari of Edessa, Saint Maris, or Saint Mares, he…
Diminutive of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
A cosy Medieval diminutive of the classic Thomas, Tomlin might just work for those honoring a Thomas but don't enjoy Tamsin or Thomasina. Typically, albeit rarely, used as a masculine name, it has…
This Medieval diminutive of the classic Thomas has a slight playful air and a sweet feel to it, but also fits in with surname-style choices like Lincoln and Collins. Yet to feature in the US stats,…
English, Aramaic, Hebrew
"priest, father"
A traditionally masculine surname, denoting the head of a monastery, a priest, or someone who worked for a church official, Abbott may appeal as a fresh spin on Biblical Abigail. Quietly used for…
Hyphenated name, English
"twin + pasture, meadow"
Blending popular nickname Tommy with familiar middle name Lee, this hyphenated boy name follows the pattern of others in the charts: a short-form first with more classic, single-syllable second part.…
Hebrew short form of Raziah
Raz, like many similar names, is used for both girls and boys in modern Israel. Simple, sleek, memorable.
Most graceful of the Raz names, relates to Graziella.
Offbeat, under-the-radar choice to honor a Grandma Rosalie.
"son of the father"
In the Christian bible, Barabbas was a murderer that Pontius Pilate freed while condemning Jesus to die. The name is ironic, given that Christian belief promotes Jesus as the son of the Father. The…
"persuasion of the Lord"
In the Old Testament, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.
Aramaic, breed of sheep
The name of a breed of Spanish sheep is hardly worthy of a child.
"symbol, sign"
Also a picturesque place-name, referred to as the "island garden city" of the Philippines.
"injured, oppressed"
Extremely rare yet with an on trend sound, although the meaning may put parents off.
Pronounced like Tom, but not everyone will know that.
"fig tree"
Idra is one of the less obvious botanical names. In ancient times, a fig tree was a symbol of learning, peace, and prosperity.
Variation of Martina, elaboration of Martha, or compound name
"warlike; lady; from Athens"
Cosy but strong, distinctive and regal, Marthena could be a number of things: a spelling variation of Martina (likely based on Afrikaans form, Marthina); an elaboration of the classic and Biblical…
