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Friedman is primarily a Jewish surname of Germanic origin meaning 'man of peace' (from German 'Friede' meaning 'peace' and 'Mann' meaning 'man'). While uncommon as a first name, it occasionally…
Antonnio represents a variation of the classic masculine name Antonio, which has Latin origins meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth.' The doubled 'n' spelling creates a distinctive visual…
Word name
Sociable middle name choice with a Quaker feel.
Frigyes is a masculine Hungarian name equivalent to the German name Friedrich (Frederick in English). It derives from Germanic elements meaning 'peaceful ruler' or 'ruler of peace', combining 'frid'…
Diminutive of Francisco
"free man"
Frisco is a frisky, roguish semi-place-name (San Francisco natives never call it that) that could make a lively, unusual o-ending choice. Frisco is the kind of nickname name sometimes used for cowboy…
Frisian
"a Frisian"
Friso is a name that refers to Frisian person living in the Dutch province of Friesland. The name has become more popular in recent years as it was used for a member of the Dutch royal family, making…
Frits is a masculine name primarily used in Dutch and Scandinavian countries, particularly the Netherlands and Denmark. It originated as a diminutive form of Friedrich (German) or Frederik (Dutch),…
Latin
"from Antium; priceless"
This is the original Roman form of Anthony, and it might just be ready for revival, now that Latin names like Maximus and Atticus have hit the big time. Antonius is also a form used in the…
Fritzchen is a masculine name of German origin, representing an affectionate diminutive form of Fritz, which itself is a familiar short form of Friedrich. The name Friedrich means "peaceful ruler,"…
Hungarian variation of Frederick
"peaceful ruler"
May cut it in Budapest, but not in Boise. Just Fritz would be preferable.
Norse
"wise"
Frode might be too close to Frodo—the famed hobbit from The Lord of the Rings —for comfort. Both are derived from the same source.
"wise, learned"
The name of several legendary Danish kings, including one who declared universal peace.
Literary name
An admirable meaning, with roots in a Germanic word meaning wisdom, but we fear it will never be detached from the hobbit hero of The Lord of the Rings .
António is the Portuguese form of Anthony, a name with Latin origins derived from the Roman family name Antonius. The name carries a rich history and has been borne by many notable figures, including…
Old Norse
"frost"
Popular in Iceland but primed for "Frosty the Snowman" jokes in the US.
Polish, from German
The Polish form of Frederick.
Czech variation of Antonius
A current top 25 choice in the Czech Republic (spelt Antonín), this distinguished name has several notable bearers: from French playwright Artaud, to Czech composer Dvořák, to Death Eater Dolohov in…
Spanish
"fire"
Hot name best used as a middle, as Paula Patton and Robin Thicke did for their son Julian in 2010.
"springs"
Common Spanish surname with a lively sound and meaning and literary connection to prominent Latin American writer Carlos Fuentes.
Japanese
"dweller near the river where wisteria grows"
To honor the majestic mountain.