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Dessie is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the place name Dessie in Ethiopia or potentially as a diminutive of Desmond. The name carries connotations of sweetness and pleasantness,…
Surname name
One of these forgotten Victorian surname names, like Spurgeon and Elwood, that almost feels so far out it could come back in. The key word there being "almost."
English word name
"inevitably bound by fate or purpose"
A fateful and/or spiritual word name that occasionally appears on the charts.
Deston is a modern masculine name that likely emerged as a variation of Weston or Dustin, or possibly as a blend of the two. With no definitive historical origins, it gained modest usage in America…
French
"war horse"
Destry rides again, this time as a Western flavored baby name. Derived from the French surname Destrier, from an Anglo-Norman word meaning "warhorse", this rugged name was popularized by the 1930…
Desy is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive or variation of names like Desmond, Desiderio, or Desidério. It carries a cheerful, approachable quality with its short, two-syllable…
Detnas is an uncommon masculine name with unclear origins. It may be a creative modern invention or possibly a reversed spelling of another name (such as 'Santed'). The name has no widely recognized…
Place name
Detroit, the name of the down-on-its-heels Michigan city, has a so-far-out-it's-gotta-be-cool quality. A handful of boys were named Detroit last year, and if you have ties to the Motor City --…
Greek
"sweet sailor"
A daring choice with a sweet and sea-inspired meaning, Deucalion appears in Greek mythology multiple times. Most noteworthy perhaps are Deucalion the son of Prometheus, who, along with his wife…
Basque
"lord of the woods"
This name is connected to the Basque myth of the Basajaunak. These giant hairy woodsmen and women purportedly taught humans about agriculture, animal husbandry and ironworking and were also…
Word name
Trey or Trip or even Deuce, yes; Deux is tougher.
Dutch, diminutive of Bastiaan and Sebastian
"person from the city of Sebastia"
Bas is a fashionable name in its own right in the Netherlands, where it's been in the Top 10. Used throughout Europe, it may have a future here as a straightforward-but-charming nickname name. Baz is…
India
"divine"
In Marathi culture a devak is a totem or 'family guardian' that is symbolised by a material thing (like a tree or a mountain). Men and women with the same devak cannot marry.
Barzillai is a biblical masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'man of iron' or 'strong.' In the Old Testament, Barzillai was a Gileadite who showed loyalty to King David during Absalom's rebellion,…
Barukh is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'baruch' meaning 'blessed.' It appears in Jewish religious texts and is traditionally given to boys in Jewish communities. The name…
Baruchi is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, likely derived from Baruch, meaning 'blessed.' The added 'i' ending could represent a diminutive or possessive form, potentially meaning 'my blessing'…
Bartz is a distinctive masculine name of Germanic origin, likely functioning as a surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. It likely developed as a shortened form of Bartholomew…
Devaun appears to be a modern coined name that may have multiple origins. It could be a variant of Devon or Devin, which derive from the English county name, combined with a modified suffix.…
Devawn is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a variant of names like Devon, Devin, or Dawn. The name has a contemporary feel with its unique spelling while maintaining familiar sounds.…
Bartyn is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly functioning as a rare variant of Barton or Bartholomew. If derived from Barton, it would have Old English roots meaning 'barley settlement' or…