By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Nicholsen is a masculine name that originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Nicholas.' With Scandinavian and English influences, this name transforms a traditional surname into a…
Nicklesen appears to be a patronymic surname that has evolved into occasional use as a first name. It likely derives from 'Nicholas' with the addition of the suffix '-sen' (meaning 'son of'), similar…
English
"den of the boar"
A neglected surname name that could substitute for the more common Gordon, which has in the past associated with the milk company and Elsie the Cow.
Nilsen is a Scandinavian surname that has occasionally transitioned into use as a first name. Derived from 'Nils' with the suffix '-sen' meaning 'son of', it literally translates to 'son of Nils'.…
"valley of the eagle; high"
Arden is a gender-neutral name that's sleek and stylish but always seems to bob just below the surface of popularity, despite ticking all the boxes with its fashionable two-syllable, N-ending shape…
Nolen is a masculine name with Irish and English origins, typically considered a variant of Nolan, which means 'famous' or 'noble.' This surname-turned-first-name has gained moderate popularity as…
Javien is a modern masculine name that likely emerged as a variant of Javier or possibly a blend of names like Javon and Damien. Javier has Spanish origins, derived from the place name Xavier, which…
Norten is a masculine name of English origin, likely a variant spelling of Norton, which derives from Old English words meaning 'north town' or 'northern settlement.' This geographic…
Oberen is a masculine name of likely literary origin, appearing to be a variant of Oberon, the king of the fairies in medieval and Renaissance literature, most famously in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer…
Swedish variation of Óðinn
"god of frenzy; poetic fury"
Oden is the Swedish form of Óðinn — or Odin, if you anglicize it — the highest of the gods in Norse mythology. Ruling over war, wisdom, art, death, law and culture, his name means "inspiration,…
"from the oak valley"
Rarely used surname, associated with humorous poet Ogden Nash.
Anglicized variation of Gaelic Oisin
This Anglicized spelling adds a bit of a, well, sheen to the very popular Irish name Oisín.
Variation of Ole and Olena, Scandinavian, Russian, Dutch, "ancestor's relic; eagle; pebbly forest"
"ancestor's relic; eagle; pebbly forest"
Concise and worldly, Olen may be viewed as either an elaboration of Ole or a masculine form of Olena, both of which are Scandinavian names, ultimately derived from the Old Norse Óláfr. Alternatively,…
Scandinavian
"Olaf's son"
An alternative to Oliver, Orson, or Colson, this Scandinavian surname is no longer tied exclusively to the well-publicized twins, Ashley and Mary-Kate. Instead, it fits in with other surname-style…
Hebrew
"laurel or pine tree"
Soft and sensitive name often heard in Israel.
Orren is a distinctive masculine name with roots in several cultures. In Hebrew contexts, it's a variant of Oren, meaning 'pine tree' or 'ash tree,' symbolizing strength and endurance. The name also…
Orsen is a masculine name of English origin that serves as a variation of the more familiar Orson. Deriving from Latin roots meaning 'bear cub,' the name carries connotations of strength and…
Osmen is a masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from the Turkish name Osman, which traces back to the founder of the Ottoman Empire. The name Osman itself likely comes from the…
"path hill"
This could be a new variation on the megapopular Braden-Caden-Haden bunch, or a nonmilitaristic form of Patton.
Jacen is a modern masculine name that emerged in popular culture through the Star Wars expanded universe, where it was the name of Han Solo and Princess Leia's son in certain storylines. The name…
