By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Allix is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a modern variant of Alex or Alec, which themselves are shortened forms of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people' in Greek. The distinctive…
English word name
A paradox is a statement that while seeming true contradicts itself. With the less-than-pleasant "Doxy" as an obvious nickname, Paradox is perhaps a better name for a cat than a baby.
Italian
"stone"
The name of a 7th to 8th century Italian monk who rebuilt the monastery at Monte Cassino. In Italian, he is called Petronace.
Phenex is a demon known as one of the Great Marquis of Hell, ruling over legions of demons. He is known for science and poetry.
Greek
"flame"
A rare and striking flower name, in use in English since the late 19th century, which takes its name from the Greek word for "flame".
Variation of Fox
Stick with Fox, please.
Latin
"root"
In 2020, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden named their daughter Raddix Chloe Wildflower. They invented the name themselves, but radix is a Latin word meaning "root," giving it a nature and linguistics…
Radix is a Latin word meaning "root" that was adopted as a name — in the form of Raddix — by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden for their daughter, born in 2020. The following year, both Raddix and Radix…
Shax is a demon known as a Great Marquis of Hell, ruling over legions of demons. He is typically depicted as a stork.
Diminutive of Tucker, English
"fabric pleater"
Tux can be used as a short form of Tucker, but you're likely more familiar with it as a name for black and white cats. As a pet name, Tux comes from tuxedo — black and white men's formal evening…
Felyx is a masculine name that appears to be an alternative spelling of Felix, which derives from Latin meaning 'happy,' 'fortunate,' or 'lucky.' This distinctive spelling with a 'y' gives the…
Gaulish
"king over warriors"
An ancient Gaulish king with a cumbersome name and history. Vercingetorix was the leader of the Arverni tribe, who united the Gauls in a revolt against Roman forces during Julius Caesar's Gallic…
Linux is a modern masculine name derived from the well-known computer operating system of the same name. The operating system, created by Linus Torvalds in 1991, was named as a blend of 'Linus' and…
Spanish, Hungarian, Portuguese and French form of Felix
"lucky"
Felex is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Felix, which originates from Latin meaning 'happy,' 'fortunate,' or 'lucky.' This alternative spelling with an 'e' instead of an 'i'…
Catalan variant of Alexis
Very popular in Catalonia, in part because of its use by a number of pro athletes. English speakers, though, may interpret it as a "yoonek" spelling of Alex.
Animal name
The addax is a white antelope that resides in the Sahara Desert. A cool and usable addition to the pool of animal baby names .
Catalan short form of Alexander
"defending men"
Theroux is primarily known as a French surname that has occasionally crossed over into use as a masculine given name. The surname originated from a medieval French personal name, likely derived from…
