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Swedish variation of Earl
"nobleman"
Just as in English, the name Jarl is a noble title. Jarl was also the name of a figure in Norse mythology who, along with his wife Erna, raised a brood of eleven sons, who all became warriors.
Variation of Stig
The late Swedish novelist Stieg Larsson, author of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo , introduced his Swedish name to the wider world -- not that too many people outside Scandinavia have adopted it.
Sanskrit
"peacock"
An interesting choice for people looking for a nature name that is off the beaten track. Mumbai-based actor and songwriter Mayur Puri is a notable bearer of this name.
Sep is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a shortened form of Joseph ("God will add") or September (the seventh month in the ancient Roman calendar). In Persian…
Leave as a masculine given name is extremely unusual and unconventional. Unlike most names, it doesn't have a clear etymological history as a personal name in any major naming tradition. The word…
German short form of Friedrich or Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
Fiete is an extremely popular German name for boys that has not migrated to the English-speaking world. But it ranks among Germany's Top 100 boy names.
Mail is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Old French 'maille' meaning 'armor made of metal links,' suggesting protection and strength. Alternatively, it…
Swedish variation of Ketil, Norwegian
"kettle; cauldron; helmet"
A grandfather name in Norway, where it was a Top 5 name through the 1940s and '50s.
Thies is a masculine name of Germanic and Frisian origin, predominantly found in northern Germany and the Netherlands. It developed as a shortened form of Matthias or Matthäus (Matthew), meaning…
Tamme is a masculine name with Germanic and Estonian roots. In Estonian tradition, it derives from the word meaning 'oak tree,' symbolizing strength and endurance. In Germanic contexts, it may be a…
Tjark is a masculine name with Frisian and North German origins, particularly popular in northern coastal regions of Germany and the Netherlands. The name likely derives from ancient Germanic…
Jarne is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Flemish and Dutch communities, it functions as a diminutive of Jaron or a variant of Arne, carrying meanings related to 'eagle' or…
Jonne is a masculine name with Finnish origins, though it appears in various cultures with different etymologies. In Finland, it's a diminutive form of Johannes (John), meaning 'God is gracious.' The…
Bosse is a masculine name with Scandinavian origins, primarily used in Sweden. It originated as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'Bo' (which means 'to live' or 'to dwell' in Old…
Cem is a masculine Turkish name pronounced "jem," meaning "pure, noble." It derives from the Persian name Jamshid, a legendary king in ancient Persian mythology known for his wisdom. In Turkish…
Lutz is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the personal name Ludwig, which means 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.' As a standalone name, Lutz emerged as a shortened form or…
Raik is a masculine name with Germanic origins. It's a variant of the name 'Raiko' or 'Reiko,' which derives from ancient Germanic elements meaning 'counsel' or 'power.' In some contexts, it may also…
Scandinavian
"holy"
Masculine form of Helga
Dutch
"dove"
A peaceful Dutch name that many English speakers will find tough to pronounce.
Dutch form of Matheus
The Teo of Holland.