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Spelling variation of Carsten
See CARSTEN.
German surname
"hooded cloak"
Seventeenth-century German polymath Johannes Kepler discovered the laws of planetary notion, along with the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. A handful of parents use his last name for their sons every…
Kidus is a masculine name of Ethiopian origin, specifically from Amharic, one of Ethiopia's official languages. The name directly translates to 'holy' or 'sacred' and carries deep religious…
Macedonian
"lord"
Kiro is a rare bird: one of the unique baby names with the stylish o ending. A Macedonian name with the same root as the English name Cyril; we think it is by far the spunkier option. Reminiscent of…
Koltyn is a modern masculine name that emerged as a contemporary spelling variation of Colton. With Germanic origins, the root name Colton originally meant 'coal town' or 'from the coal settlement.'…
Modern invented name, variation of Kaiser
"king"
Likely another member of the Kaiser, Kyzer, Kaizer, and Kyzir family, Kysir feels especially trendy. It contains the cool Kye sound, has a regal meaning (a la Rex, Kingston, Kingsley, Prince, Reign,…
Laiken is a masculine name with modern origins, possibly derived as a variant spelling of Laken, which means 'from the lake' in Old English. This contemporary spelling with an 'i' gives the name a…
Leevi is a masculine Finnish name, considered the Finnish variant of Levi. The name has Hebrew origins, meaning 'joined' or 'attached.' In the Bible, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the…
Variation of Llewellyn
A contraction of Llewellyn, recognizable as the name of the titular character in the movie Inside Llewyn Davis.
Diminutive of Alonzo
"noble, ready"
Adds some dash and substance to Lon.
Makiah is a modern masculine name with diverse cultural influences. It may be a variation of Micaiah or Micah, Hebrew names meaning 'who is like God?' Alternatively, it could be a contemporary…
Mehki is a masculine name with variations including Mekhi, Mehki, and Mekai. It likely has African or Hebrew origins, possibly deriving from the Hebrew name Machaiah, meaning "who is like the Lord?"…
Montrell appears to be a modern masculine name that emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. It may combine elements of the French surname/place name 'Mont' (meaning…
Nery is a versatile name used for both males and females, though more commonly masculine in most cultures. It has multiple origin stories: in Latin American contexts, it often functions as a…
Nihaal is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily used in Sikh, Hindu, and Muslim communities. In Punjabi and Hindi, it means 'blessed,' 'happy,' or 'successful,' conveying positive aspirations…
Oaklan is a masculine name of English origin, a modern variation of Oakland, literally meaning 'land of oaks.' This nature-inspired name evokes imagery of strength, endurance, and natural beauty…
Quadir is a masculine name with possible roots in Arabic naming traditions, likely derived from 'Qadir' or 'Abdul Qadir.' In Arabic, 'qadir' (قادر) means 'capable' or 'powerful,' and is one of the 99…
English word name
"rejoice"
A joyous (if a little rowdy) word name that's still relatively undiscovered by parents, being given to about 10 babies of each sex per year. Glee actor Matthew Morrison named his son Revel in 2017.
Rishan is a masculine name with multicultural origins, found in several cultures including Indian, Nepali, and Sri Lankan traditions. In Sanskrit-based languages, it can relate to 'ray of light' or…
Rohaan is a masculine name with multicultural origins, primarily found in Indian, Persian, and Arabic traditions. It's a modern variation of Rohan, which has Sanskrit roots meaning 'ascending' or…
