By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Basque
"blond"
There are many names that mean redhead or dark, fewer that mean blond, but this is an intriguing little-known option from the Basque region of Spain, deriving from the Latin Flavianus.
Parken is an unusual masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Old English word for "park" or "enclosed space," possibly originating as a surname for someone who…
Modern invented name
Darren with a P.
Patten originated as an English surname derived from the Middle English word "paten," referring to a type of wooden shoe or clog. As a first name, Patten exemplifies the continuing trend of…
Paten is a rare masculine name with historical ties to religious traditions and craftsmanship. Derived from the Latin 'patena,' it originally referred to a shallow dish used in Christian communion…
Paulen is a masculine name derived from the Latin name 'Paulus,' meaning 'small' or 'humble.' It's a variant spelling of the more common Paulin or Paulino, sharing the same roots as Paul. This…
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.
Payden is a modern masculine name that gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It represents a contemporary spelling variation of Peyton or Paden, names with English origins…
"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…
Peyten is a gender-neutral name with Celtic origins, though used here as masculine. It represents a modern spelling variation of Peyton, traditionally a surname meaning 'fighting man's estate' or…
Presten is an unusual masculine name with obscure origins, possibly deriving from an occupational surname related to the English word 'priest' or a variant of Preston, which means 'priest's town' or…
Qassen is a masculine name primarily found in Arabic-speaking regions and parts of North Africa. The name likely derives from Arabic roots related to concepts of division, distribution, or…
Quaden is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of names like Quade or Quaid, or could have emerged as a unique creation. The name has a strong,…
Variation of Quillan or Quillon
The names may sound the same, but they have different origins and meanings. Take your pick.
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…
Quindlen is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Coinnealláin or Ó Caoindealbháin. As a given name, Quindlen represents the trend of transforming family surnames into…
Quinlen is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Quinlan, which originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Caoindealbháin,' meaning 'descendant of the slender and fair…
See QUENTIN and QUINTIN.
Qutien is a masculine name with possible roots in Chinese or Central Asian origins, though it remains relatively rare globally. The name may be derived from Mandarin Chinese elements, potentially…
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…
