By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Weylen is a masculine name with likely Germanic and English origins, possibly a variant of Waylon, Whelan, or Weyland. If connected to Waylon, it derives from elements meaning 'land beside the road'…
Westen is a masculine name with Germanic roots, functioning as a variation of the more common Weston. While Weston literally means 'from the western town' in Old English, Westen maintains this…
Winsten is an uncommon variant spelling of the classic name Winston, which originated as an English surname meaning 'stone of a friend' or 'joyful stone.' This alternative spelling offers a subtle…
Hebrew
"to flow down, descend"
The name from which Jordan arose, Yarden has a nice combination of river imagery and a sound connoting a garden. Like Jordan, used for both sexes.
Modern invented name
A nouveau member of the Aidan/Braden/Jaden group. Yet another variation on a too-trendy genre -- never the most original way to go, even if there aren't yet many Zadens on your block. Still, a Z…
Zaeden is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly inspired by combining elements of popular names like Zayden, Jaden, and Aiden with alternative spelling. This…
On the other hand, Zarren is an improvement on Darren.
Zaren is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variation of Zoran (a Slavic name meaning "dawn" or "daybreak") or could derive from Czar/Tsar, the Slavic title for…
Zebulen is an alternative spelling of the masculine name Zebulun, which has ancient Hebrew origins. In the Bible, Zebulun was the sixth son of Jacob and Leah, and one of the twelve tribes of Israel…
Zhebulen is a unique masculine name variation of the biblical name Zebulun, one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Old Testament. This distinctive spelling adds an exotic flair to the traditional…
Japanese
"meditation"
A spiritual word name used by actor Zoe Saldana for her son as well as more recently Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott for their late son. Zen has been trending in recent years along with other spiritual…
Slavic, Hebrew
"vigorous, lively; bright, radiant"
Ziven is a sleek choice with multicultural origins and a bright, energized feel to it. From its Slavic roots, it likely derives from the South Slavic word, živ meaning "alive, living", making it a…
Zolfen is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may have Germanic roots, possibly relating to elements like 'wolf' or could be a modern invented name. The distinctive 'Z'…
Alternative spelling of Zoran, Slavic
"dawn"
A cool modern spelling of this name, reminiscent of Nameberry favorite Soren.
English
"old friend"
The poetic, soft-spoken Auden has recently started to be considered as a first name option, used for both sexes, appreciated for its pleasing sound as well as its link to the distinguished modern…
Irish
"descendant of Brian"
The use of O -prefixes could create the next wave of Irish-inflected names, offering an innovative way of honoring a relative with the old-fashioned moniker Brian. On Downton Abbey , the surname…
Juergen is a masculine name of German origin, representing an alternative spelling of Jürgen, which itself is the German form of George. The name ultimately derives from Greek 'georgos,' meaning…
Dutch variation of George
"farmer"
Joren is a masculine name with Dutch and Scandinavian origins, related to the names Jorn, Jørn, and ultimately derived from forms of George. The name means 'farmer' or literally 'earth-worker,'…
Mcqueen is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with Scottish Gaelic origins. Derived from 'Mac Shuibhne' meaning 'son of Suibhne' (a personal name meaning 'well-going' or 'pleasant'), it carries…
