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Aaditya
Aaditya is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "belonging to Aditi" or more commonly translated as "the sun." In Hindu mythology, Aditya refers to solar deities, the sons of the goddess…
Aiken
Aiken is an Irish and Scottish surname that has evolved into a masculine given name. Derived from the Gaelic name Eoghan or Aodhagán, it means 'little fiery one' or 'born of fire.' Historically, it…
Aidyn
Spelling variation of Aiden
The popularity of Aiden has sparked many creative spellings - this one is understandably towards the bottom of the Top 1000.
Acy
Acy is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Ac-' such as Acton or Ace, or it could be derived from a surname. Some link it to…
Aidric
Germanic
"old ruler"
Historically, this name derives from Aldric, the name of an early medieval saint. Today, parents are more likely to see it as a blend of elements from Aidan and Patrick, Frederick, etc.
Aidrian
Aidrian is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Adrian, which derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' – an ancient town in northern Italy. This alternative…
Acton
English
"village with oak trees"
This name's buttoned-up British vibe is what makes it cool - that, and the fact that it was chosen by Anne Bronte as her pseudonym - Acton Bell. That's quite the literary - and may we add feminist -…
Abdur-rahman
Abdur Rahman is a masculine name of Arabic origin, combining "Abdur" meaning "servant of" and "Rahman" meaning "the most merciful," referring to one of Allah's attributes in Islam. It's a variation…
Acteon
Acteon comes from Greek mythology, where Actaeon was a famous hunter who accidentally stumbled upon the goddess Artemis bathing. As punishment for seeing her naked, she transformed him into a stag,…
Ahzir
Ahzir is a distinctive masculine name with possible Arabic or Persian influences. While not widely documented in traditional name sources, it may be a creative variation of names like Azir or Azir.…
Ahyuini
Cherokee
"swimmer"
One-of-a-kind water-related choice.
Actavio
Actavio is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of Octavio, which itself derives from the Latin name Octavius meaning 'eighth.' This variation replaces the initial 'O'…
Abdurahman
Abdurahman is a masculine name of Arabic origin that carries deep religious significance in Islamic tradition. It combines 'Abdul' meaning "servant of" and 'Rahman,' one of the 99 names of Allah…
Aayden
Aayden is a contemporary masculine name that represents a variation of the popular name Aiden. While Aiden has Irish origins meaning 'little fire' or 'fiery one,' Aayden emerged as part of the modern…
Ahyan
Ahyan is a masculine name with multicultural origins, found in various Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Islamic traditions. In Arabic contexts, it may relate to terms meaning 'time' or 'moment,'…
Ahuli
Cherokee
"drum"
Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.
Actaviano
Actaviano is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Octaviano, the extended form of Octavio (Octavius in English). It derives from the Latin 'octavus' meaning 'eighth,' historically given…
Ahti
Finnish, unknown meaning
In Finnish mythology, Ahti (also known as Ahto) was a heroic character and god of the sea, rivers and fishing, also referred to as Saarelainen ("Islander").
Ahsoka
Pop culture
Ahsoka Tano is a Jedi knight in the Star Wars film franchise. The name was based on that of the 3rd-century BC emperor of India, Ashoka the Great.
Actaeon
Latin
"from Attica"
A hyperkinetic name, might be more kid-friendly without the second a.