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Arabic
Variant of Dawud
Earnest is a masculine name of English origin that developed from the word 'earnest,' meaning 'serious,' 'sincere,' or 'determined.' The name gained popularity during the Victorian era when virtue…
Latin
"from Hadria"
Variant spelling of Adrian, for lovers of Eddie.
Welsh; Arabic
"lord; studious"
This variation of Idris brings Edward into the mix.
Favian is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Fabius,' which refers to the ancient Roman clan name meaning 'bean grower' or 'bean farmer.' This elegant name carries historical…
Catalan form of Ferdinand, Germanic
"bold voyager"
A Catalan variant of Ferdinand, Ferran holds appeal as more concise form with that same adventurous, travel-inspired meaning, but without the association of Ferdinand the Bull (which puts some off…
Spelling variation of Gavin
Forever to be known as "Gavin-with-a-Y."
Hendricks originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hendrik' or 'son of Henry,' with its roots in Germanic languages where Heinrich (Henry) meant 'home ruler' or 'estate ruler.' As a given…
English
"Son of Henry"
This surname name fits in with current favorites like Hudson, but is much less common as a given name. It's widely familiar thanks to the late Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. Actor Zachary Levi…
Hebrew
"greatly praised"
Hillel the Great was a famous Talmudic scholar, the spiritual and ethical leader of his generation, and his name is greatly honored by parents in Israel and, to some extent, here.
Islam is a masculine name derived directly from the Arabic word for the religion of Islam, meaning 'submission' or 'surrender to God's will.' The name has been used for centuries throughout Muslim…
Nickname
Multipurpose pet name serving Isidore, Isaac, Israel, and -- increasingly -- Isabel.
Jameer is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of names containing the 'Jam-' element, such as Jamal (Arabic for 'beauty') or James (derived from Hebrew Ya'akov). The suffix '-eer'…
Jesper is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, particularly popular in Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands. It developed as a variation of the name Jasper, which derives from Persian meaning…
Jhonny is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Johnny, which itself is a diminutive of John. The traditional John has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious.' The distinctive…
"Established by God"
Joachim is an undiscovered biblical name with potential, although most modern parents would probably prefer the more lively Spanish version, Joaquin. Like many Old Testament names, it was primarily…
Portuguese variation of Joachim, Hebrew
"established by God"
A softer take on Joaquin or a quirkier version of Joachim, depending on how you look at it.
Jomar is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins, primarily recognized in Filipino, Puerto Rican, and Norwegian communities. In many cases, it emerged as a modern compound name combining…
Variation of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Josie and Josey read as feminine names, but a handful of boys are given this form as a first name each year. Josey is also heard as a pet name for Joseph.
Justyn is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Justin. Derived from the Latin name Justinus, meaning 'just' or 'fair,' it has roots in ancient Roman tradition. The unique…
