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English
"stony town"
Seems to stand at attention and salute.
Modern invented name
Tayvion is a modern masculine name that emerged primarily in American naming practices in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It represents the trend of creative naming that combines recognizable…
Irish
"little lord"
Tiernan is the slightly edgier and sharper cousin of Kiernan. This is one Irish surname that is attractive but distinctive; Tierney is another, related, option. Tiernan was a popular name in early…
Valente is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'strong,' 'healthy,' or 'brave.' It derives from the Latin word 'valens' (the same root that gives us 'valiant' and 'valor'). Popular in Spanish,…
"desires peace"
Wilfred is one of those Old Man Names that still sounds fusty in the US but is fashionable in the UK. It comes with readymade short forms Will, Wilf, or Fred and might make an adventurous alternative…
Armenian, meaning uncertain
An ancient Armenian name with contemporary appeal. Zaven is a rare choice with the stylish Z initial and -n ending. The exact etymology of the name is unknown, though theories are that it borrows…
French variation of Herman, German
"soldier"
Since the first production of Camille this has been considered one of the world's most romantic names, though it's one of those French names for boys rarely heard in this country. Actor Armie…
French form of Latin Augustus
"great, magnificent"
French version of August, for both sexes. And for those who feel the spelling of August is too plain.
Avan is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Persian tradition, it means 'protector,' while it may also derive from Armenian roots. Some consider it a variation of the Hebrew…
Ayaansh is a modern masculine name of Indian origin, particularly popular among Hindu families. It combines elements that convey powerful meaning: 'aya' meaning 'blessed by God' or 'having come a…
Bentzion is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, typically spelled as 'Ben Zion' or 'Benzion,' meaning 'son of Zion' where Zion refers to Jerusalem or the Jewish homeland. The name carries deep…
Coltyn is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of Colton. Derived from an English surname originally denoting someone from a settlement called Cole's town, this…
Popular culture, Latin
"belief, trust"
Creedence is a masculine name that emerged into prominence largely due to the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, formed in the late 1960s, though its more recent popularity is likely…
Darvin is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Darwin, which itself originated as an English surname meaning 'dear friend.' The name gained recognition through Charles Darwin, the…
Daven is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Damhan (pronounced DAV-awn), meaning 'little stag,' or possibly a variant of Davin, a…
Dayan is a multicultural masculine name with several distinct origins. In Hebrew, it means 'judge' or 'arbitrator' and has historical connections to Jewish communities. The name also appears in Hindi…
Dejuan appears to be a modern variation of the name Juan, which is the Spanish form of John, derived from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The 'De' prefix may have emerged through several…
Deklyn is a modern masculine name that represents the contemporary trend of creating novel spellings for traditional names. It's a variation of Declan, an Irish name meaning 'full of goodness' or…
Anglicized variation of Welsh Dewi, nickname of Dafydd
"beloved"
Not heard since the 1980s, Dewey shot into the Top 20 in 1898 thanks to the popularity of Spanish-American War naval hero Admiral George Dewey. Dewey has subtle links to his Welsh roots and relation…
Dillan is a variant spelling of Dylan, a name with Welsh origins meaning "son of the sea" or "born from the ocean." In Welsh mythology, Dylan was a sea god or hero. The name gained significant…
