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English color name, Persian
"sky blue; lapis lazuli"
Azure is a colorful choice and currently, a gender neutral option, given to around 30 girls and 30 boys each year. Chosen by Elon Musk for his daughter, it fits in with other blue-toned color names…
Bodin is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Slavic origins. In Swedish, it derives from 'bud' meaning 'messenger' or 'herald,' while in Slavic languages it relates to 'to be awake' or 'to watch.'…
English occupational name
"coal miner"
This occupational surname could find new life with those wishing to honor someone in their heritage who was connected to the tough-as-nails breed that was the pre-modern coal miner. Coll and Collie…
Darey is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of Darcy or possibly derived from the word 'dare,' suggesting boldness and courage. As a relatively uncommon name, Darey offers a…
Darion is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Darius, an ancient Persian name meaning "possessing goodness" or "maintaining good." Alternatively, it could be…
Place-name
"the house of the soul of Ptah"
We had Egypt listed as a girls-only place-name until singer Alicia Keys and rap producer husband Swizz Beatz used it for their son...and why not? Egypt certainly works as well for a boy as for a…
Arabic
"resolute"
A Saudi Arabian royal name that has remained within its own culture.
Spanish variation of Casper, Dutch form of Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
The name of one of the Three Wise Men from the East is heard in several European countries, but rarely in the US. Last year about 50 baby boys were named Gaspar in the US vs. about 200 named Casper,…
Holton is a masculine name of English origin derived from Old English elements meaning 'hollow settlement' or 'settlement in a hollow.' It belongs to the category of surname-turned-first-names that…
Variation or diminutive of Joseph
"Jehovah increases"
Quintessentially sweet and innocent unisex name of the 1960s and 70s, now gone the way of hot pants and disco balls.
Josiel is a masculine name with Hispanic and Hebrew roots. It likely combines elements of the biblical name Joseph (meaning "God will add") with the angelic suffix "-iel" (meaning "of God"), creating…
Modern invented name
Kavion is a modern masculine name with American origins, likely emerging in the late 20th century. It follows the popular pattern of names with the strong 'K' sound and the '-ion' suffix. While its…
Variation of Laurence, English from Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
A variant form of Laurence or Lawrence which ranked in the #200s in the US from the 1900s through to the 1960s. It didn't fall off the boys' Top 1000 until the late 1990s, following the huge…
Welsh variation of Maximus, Latin
"greatest"
Macsen may sound like a modern invention, cousin to Jackson and Maxon, but it's a longtime Welsh variation of Maximus with evocative roots in legend. Macsen Wledig is another name for the Roman…
Japanese
"sincerity"
Though this simple, appealing name works for both genders in Japan, it's best known as the name of the princess who chose to leave the Royal Family in order to marry a commoner. As a boys' name, it…
Markell appears to be a blend name combining elements of Mark (from Latin 'Marcus' meaning 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war) with the common '-ell' suffix found in many traditional surnames…
Urdu and Punjabi for of Mahtab, Persian
"moonlight"
A unisex name with a beautiful and luminous meaning, Mehtab was one of the fastest rising names for boys in England and Wales in 2023. It derives from Mahtab, a Persian name predominantly used for…
Mivaan is a distinctive masculine name with a modern feel and possibly South Asian or Middle Eastern influences. While not widely documented in traditional naming resources, it may be a contemporary…
Nylan is a modern masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from similar-sounding names like Nolan or created as a contemporary variation. Its construction suggests Nordic or Celtic…
Urdu and Indian form of Uwais, Arabic
"wolf"
A variation of the Arabic name Uwais, this animal-inspired name was a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2023. It ultimately derives from an archaic Arabic word for wolf and is notably borne…
