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Aed is an ancient Irish masculine name pronounced roughly like 'aid' or 'ayd.' It derives from the Old Irish word meaning 'fire' and was borne by numerous kings and figures in Irish mythology. Most…
Bose is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indian contexts, particularly Bengali, it functions as both a surname and given name derived from the Sanskrit word 'vasu' meaning 'wealth'…
Arra is a masculine name with ancient roots that appear in multiple cultures. It may derive from Hebrew, where it relates to 'mountain' or 'hill,' symbolizing strength and stability. In Irish…
Borys is a Slavic variant of the name Boris, primarily used in Ukrainian, Polish, and other Eastern European cultures. The name derives from the Turkic word "bogoris" meaning "short" or "wolf,"…
Japanese
"bolt"
Boruto is not a given name in Japan, but it was used for Naruto's son in the Naruto franchise. The name is based off of the Japanese pronunciation of the English word "bolt."
Hungarian
"seed"
Arpad is a hero name in Hungary, belonging to the Second Grand Prince of the Maygars, who established a dynasty that ruled for four centuries. Not heard often here, but is associated with the…
Polish
The Devil Boruta is a character from Polish mythology and folklore, a demon said to be a swamp spirit.
Hindi
"dawn"
Aroon, also spelled Haroon, is the mythic charioteer of the dawn.
Italian
"good pilgrim"
A rarely heard saint's name -- Saint Charles Borromeo is the patron of apple orchards and stomach diseases. Borromeo is of course a surname, but if more common Anglo surnames like Parker and Carter…
Borris is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Boris, which has Slavic origins meaning 'fighter' or 'wolf.' While Boris has been common throughout Eastern Europe for centuries,…
Aronoa is a masculine name with mysterious origins, possibly deriving from Basque or creative modern naming traditions. It may be related to the Basque name 'Arano,' meaning 'valley' or could be a…
English
"elf counsel + supplanter"
A hyphenated name, blending UK fave Alfie with classic James. It was given to 16 boys in England and Wales in a recent year.
Borne is a masculine name with Germanic and Old English origins. It derives from elements meaning 'spring,' 'stream,' or 'born,' suggesting origins or new beginnings. As a surname, Borne appears…
Aronne is a masculine name with both Italian and Hebrew origins. It's primarily derived from Aaron (or Aron), the biblical figure who was Moses' brother and the first High Priest of the Israelites.…
Born is an uncommon masculine name with profound symbolic meaning. As a name, it evokes themes of beginning, emergence, and new life—literally meaning 'carried' or 'brought into existence.' This name…
Aronas is a masculine name with possible Lithuanian origins, where it serves as a variation of Aaron. The biblical name Aaron means 'high mountain' or 'exalted' in Hebrew, referring to Moses's…
Alfey is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Alfie, which itself originated as a diminutive of Alfred. The traditional Anglo-Saxon name Alfred combines the elements 'ælf'…
Boriss is a masculine name primarily used in Eastern European countries, particularly Latvia, Russia, and surrounding regions. It represents a variant spelling of the more common Boris, which derives…
Greek
"north wind"
Boreas was the Greek god of the north wind, deriving from the same root as the Latin name of the Northern Lights, aurora borealis .
English word name from Latin
"northern"
This English word name derives from the name of the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas, by way of Latin borealis "northern". A fictional bearer is Lord Boreal from Philip Pullman's His Dark…