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Brahima is a masculine name with roots in West African cultures, particularly common in countries like Mali, Senegal, and Burkina Faso. It is a regional variation of Ibrahim, which itself is the…
Brahiem is a masculine name with Arabic origins, representing a variant spelling of Ibrahim, which is the Arabic form of Abraham. The name carries significant cultural and religious importance across…
Irish, Albanian, or Faroese
"little bear; golden; little father"
With stylish and approachable sounds, Artan is a charming multicultural choice that could work as an unusual alternative to Arthur, Aidan, Nathan, or Arlo. A name with three origins, it is…
Swedish from Old Norse
"elf + Geat tribe member"
This modern form of the Old Norse name Algautr is popular with parents in Sweden today.
Braheim is a masculine name with potential roots in several traditions. It may be a variation of Ibrahim (the Arabic form of Abraham) or a unique blend of elements from names like Brahm and Raheim.…
English
"flood plain"
Rarely heard name that could sub for Graham.
Scottish Gaelic form of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
A surprisingly rare form of Arthur that rings more Scottish, and lends itself easily to Art as a nickname.
Lithuanian
"every rumor, all the news"
Derived from the components al , meaning "each" or "every," and gandas , "rumor" or "news." Algirdas is best known as the name of a medieval Lithuanian ruler, son of Gediminas.
Aeldred is an Old English masculine name with Anglo-Saxon roots. It derives from the elements 'aethel' meaning noble or honorable and 'ræd' meaning counsel or wisdom. Historically, it was borne by…
Braedin is a masculine name with Celtic and Gaelic roots, generally considered a modern variant of names like Braden or Braeden. The name typically means 'broad' or 'wide valley', suggesting openness…
Braedan is a modern masculine name with Celtic and Gaelic roots, representing a contemporary spelling variant of the more traditional Braden or Bradan. The name derives from elements meaning 'broad'…
Algie is a vintage masculine name that originated as a diminutive of names beginning with 'Alg-' such as Algernon or Albert. With Old French and Germanic roots, it gained modest popularity in the…
Arsinio is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Arsenio, which derives from Greek origins. The name relates to 'arsenikos,' meaning 'masculine' or 'strong.' It may also connect to the…
Bradun is a masculine name that appears to be a modern spelling variation of Braden or Braden. These names derive from an Irish surname meaning 'salmon' or from an Old English term meaning 'broad…
Arshile is a distinctive masculine name with Armenian origins, most famously associated with the renowned Armenian-American painter Arshile Gorky (born Vostanik Adoian). The name is relatively…
French
"moustached man"
While this name came into being as a Norman-French nickname for a man with whiskers, the name was quickly embraced as a true name by the Victorians and is likely most familiar to you as the name of…
Japanese
"peaceful"
Traditionally a feminine name in Japan, although Ammika Harris and Chris Brown chose Aeko for their son, born in 2018. The starbaby's name is pronounced like "echo," but the traditional Japanese…
"broad forest"
Currently connected to football Hall of Famer turned actor Terry Bradshaw.
Arabic, Persian, and Urdu
"throne"
Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both boys and girls mainly in Iran and among Indo-Persians. Nine girls and five boys were named Arshia in the US last year, with another seven girls…
Bradney is a masculine name that appears to combine elements of Bradford or Bradley with Sydney or Rodney. This blended quality gives it both familiarity and distinctiveness. The first element 'Brad'…