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Charbel is a masculine name of Arabic and Aramaic origin, primarily associated with Lebanese culture and the Maronite Christian tradition. The name gained prominence through Saint Charbel Makhlouf, a…
Cheskel is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, primarily used in Jewish communities. It's a variation of Yechezkel (Hebrew for Ezekiel), which means 'God will strengthen' or 'God strengthens.'…
Spelling variation of Corbin
This spelling just barely made it into the Top 1000 for 2013, but nonetheless was an on-the-rise name for the year.
English
"from the valley"
An All-American, surname style Dale relative that finds place amongst similar names like Cullin and Hamelin as well as the more common Allen and Dylan. It is borne by Youtuber Dallin Lambert, of…
Emmit is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Emmett, which originated as an English surname derived from the feminine given name Emma, with Germanic roots meaning "universal" or…
Hansen is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, primarily functioning as a surname meaning 'son of Hans.' Hans itself is a short form of Johannes, the Latin form of John, ultimately derived from…
Place name, American variation of Holstein, German
"dwellers in the wood"
Holston is a uniquely Southern place name — that of a river, lake, and mountain in Tennessee, as well as a town in Virginia. Holston was first used for the river, previously called the Cherokee…
Huxlee is a modern masculine name with English language origins, likely inspired by the surname Huxley. The surname Huxley itself is derived from Old English elements meaning 'Hugh's meadow' or…
Jaceon is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in the early 21st century, primarily in the United States. It appears to be a modern creation combining elements of popular names like Jason and…
Jeziah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, likely a modern variation combining elements of biblical names like Josiah, Jezreel, or Jeremiah. The 'iah' ending is a theophoric element in Hebrew…
Kailer is a modern masculine name with unclear etymology, possibly a contemporary creation or variation on the surname Kaler/Kahler, which has German origins. It could also be an inventive spelling…
Kavon is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Persian name 'Kavan,' meaning 'king' or 'ruler,' or it could be a variation of 'Kevin,' the anglicized form of…
Kaydon is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a variation of names like Caden, Kayden, or Kaiden. It combines the popular 'Kay' sound with the trendy '-don'…
"town of the keels"
This unusual two-syllable K name relates to shipbuilding.
Khaleel is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'friend' or 'beloved.' It derives from the same root as the word 'khalil,' which carries connotations of close friendship and loyalty. The name…
Spelling variation of Cory or Corey
Corey was always the most popular form of this Irish name, with Cory (as in New Jersey Senator Booker) in second place and Kory riding caboose. Kory et al were in the first wave of unisex names that…
Kyliam is a modern masculine name that appears to blend elements of popular contemporary names Kyle and Liam, creating a distinctive hybrid. Kyle derives from a Gaelic surname meaning 'narrow…
Lochlann is a masculine name of Gaelic origin with deep roots in Irish and Scottish history. Traditionally, it referred to Scandinavia or Norway, literally meaning "land of the lochs" or "land of…
French and German form of Matthias or Matthew
"gift of God"
Very popular in France and Belgium, this name -- pronounced mat-tees, like the surname of the painter Matisse -- might make an appealing new way to say Matthew here.
Spanish variation of Nathan, Hebrew
"given"
Spanish spelling of the Hebrew classic that might prove confusing to non-Spanish speakers.
