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Karthikeya is a masculine name from Hindu tradition, referring to Lord Murugan, the son of Shiva and Parvati. Also known as Skanda or Subrahmanya, Karthikeya is the Hindu god of war and victory. The…
Nathanial is a masculine name representing a spelling variation of Nathaniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Netanel, meaning 'gift of God.' This particular spelling with an 'a' instead of 'e'…
French
"beautiful gaze"
In the past this was seen as a jokey Southern colonel name, but we have heard of some parents considering it as a path to the likeable Beau.
Native American; Italian variation of Jerome
This name of a renowned Apache leader and mystic would be a difficult choice, since it was used as a rallying cry in so many old westerns and by paratroopers jumping out of their planes in World War…
Maximino is a masculine name with Latin roots, serving as a diminutive form of Maximus, meaning 'greatest' or 'largest.' Popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, it carries the…
Italian variation of Victor
"conqueror"
Was there ever a name that rolled more appealingly off the tongue? Vittorio calls to mind the glory days of Italian cinema, featuring names like Vittorio de Sica and Vittorio Gassman.
Hebrew
"God has bestowed"
Biblical names are expanding (literally) as some parents move on from Isaiah and Elijah to more elaborate choices with simple short forms like Jed and Zeb. If you like this style of name, there are a…
Italian
"gold"
Italian variation of Aurelius.
Demario combines the prefix 'De-' with 'Mario.' Mario is derived from the Latin name Marius, which may have originated from Mars, the Roman god of war, or possibly from the Latin 'mas' meaning…
Portuguese
"youthful, downy-bearded, or sky father"
A dashing form of Julian, which derives from Julius, a Roman family name. Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis , meaning "youthfu"; Greek ioulos , meaning…
Literary name, compound of Oliver and Alexander, Latin and Greek
"olive tree and defending men"
A rare twist on modern favorites like Oliver and Alexander, this elaborate option is nevertheless familiar to most people as the surname of the eminent wandmaker Garrick Ollivander, from the Harry…
Modern Greek variation of John and Ioannes
"God is gracious"
A modern Greek variation of classic John, ultimately linked back to the older Greek form, Ioannes. Giannis and Yannis are more popular alternatives.
Arjunreddy is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily found in South Indian communities. It combines 'Arjun,' the name of the legendary archer and warrior from the Hindu epic Mahabharata…
Italian; Spanish; Portuguese, from Latin
"belonging to heaven"
Classic Italian name with celestial vibes.
Elisandro is a melodic masculine name with Latin and Greek influences. It likely developed as a variant of Alessandro (Italian form of Alexander), possibly combined with elements from Eliseo…
Greek form of Hebrew Zachariah
"the Lord has remembered"
One of several more venerable names that get to the nickname Zack if you're tired of Zachary. In the New Testament, Zacharias was the husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist.
Greek variation of Constantine
"constant, steadfast"
Derived from the Latin Constantinus , this is the Greek form of Constantine or Constans. Conjuring up ideas of endurance and steadiness, Konstantinos has been borne by numerous Greek prime ministers…
"from Antium"
Elaborated form of Antonio, from the Roman cognomen Antoninus, borne by a 2nd century Roman Emperor.
Variation of Archibaldo and Archibald, Spanish, English
"pure, holy, brave"
A variation of the clunky-bold Archibaldo, used occasionally in Chile and Mexico.
Aboubacar is a masculine name of West African origin, particularly common in countries like Mali, Senegal, Guinea, and other Francophone African nations. It is derived from the Arabic name Abu Bakr,…