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English word name
"small Christian church"
This rare spiritual word name could see a boost now that Josh Brolin used it for his daughter, born in December of 2020. Like many of the new additions to this category, Chapel is appropriate for a…
Chesky is a relatively uncommon masculine name with Eastern European origins, particularly found in Czech, Slovak, and Jewish communities. It likely developed as a surname before occasionally being…
Greek diminutive of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
A Greek classic.
Daron is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Darin or Darren, derived from the Irish surname Ó Dáire, meaning 'descendant of Dáire' (an ancient Irish name…
Deshaun is a masculine name that emerged in American naming practices during the 1970s and gained more significant popularity in the 1990s. The name appears to combine the common prefix 'De-' (found…
Russian from Greek Demetrius
Worldly, artistic and attractive Slavic version of the name of the Greek god of fertility and farming.
Italian and Spanish variation of Faust
"fortunate one"
While Faust, who sold his soul to the devil, was anything but fortunate, this Latinate variation is more commonly heard and accepted.
Hyrum is a distinctive masculine name with Mormon heritage, most famously associated with Hyrum Smith, the older brother of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
Jameir is a contemporary masculine name likely created as a variation of the Arabic Jamir or a combination of the popular name James with a distinctive ending. The '-eir' suffix gives the name a…
Jionni is a contemporary masculine name that has gained recognition primarily in the early 21st century. With Italian linguistic influences, it likely represents a creative variation of names like…
Persian, Kurdish, Yoruba, Arabic
"high status, leader; cosmos, universe; celebrated; being, existence"
Multicultural with a contemporary unisex feel, Kayan is a versatile choice. Given to 40 boys and 36 girls in the US in 2024, it also counts as a truly neutral choice in America. From its Persian and…
Keilan is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Kellen (Irish, meaning 'powerful'), Keaton (English, meaning 'place of hawks'), or Kaylan (a unisex name with…
French
"blackbird"
Originally a nickname for someone who loved to sing or whistle, Merle is sleek but gentle, with a hint of great grandpa about it..
Nahom is a masculine name with roots in Eritrean, Ethiopian and Hebrew traditions. In Tigrinya and Amharic (languages of Eritrea and Ethiopia), Nahom relates to concepts of comfort and consolation.…
Variation of Ole and Olena, Scandinavian, Russian, Dutch, "ancestor's relic; eagle; pebbly forest"
"ancestor's relic; eagle; pebbly forest"
Concise and worldly, Olen may be viewed as either an elaboration of Ole or a masculine form of Olena, both of which are Scandinavian names, ultimately derived from the Old Norse Óláfr. Alternatively,…
Spanish form of Pascal, French or English
"Passover or Easter"
The name Pascual is traditionally given to babies born in the Spring around Passover or Easter, the literal meaning of the name. A few dozen baby boys are given the name in the US each year, making…
Pinchus is a masculine name that serves as a variant of Pinchas or Phinehas, which has Hebrew origins meaning "oracle" or possibly "mouth of brass." In Biblical tradition, Phinehas was the grandson…
Latin
"favorable, prosperous"
In France, pronounced PRO-spare, Prosper is a fairly common name; here it presents a worthy aspirational message for a child. Prosper was the name of several early saints, including a noted fifth…
Shivin is a masculine name primarily found in Indian communities, particularly among Hindu families. The name is believed to be a modern variation derived from Lord Shiva, one of the principal…
Latin from Greek
"burning"
Yes, it's the name of the brightest star in the sky, but can't you just hear people saying, "Are you serious?" Singer Erykah Badu used it as a middle name for son Seven.
