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English word name
"that is to be"
A forward-looking word name.
Gabriele is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Gabriel, which means 'God is my strength' or 'God's able-bodied one.' While Gabriel is common in English-speaking countries,…
Welsh
"strong lord"
A classic Welsh name, softer than Griffin and friendlier to spell than Gruffudd - that hasn't had as much love as it deserves elsewhere. Namesakes range from medieval kings to the philanthropist…
English surname
"one who lives near a gate"
A fresher, less preppy alternative to Thatcher — one without Prime Minister associations.
Isac is a variation of Isaac, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice.' This spelling is particularly popular in Scandinavian countries, Romania, and parts of Latin…
Hebrew
"with me"
The modern Hebrew variation of Ithai, a name from the Old Testament.
Modern invented name
Jakhai is a contemporary masculine name with a distinctive sound and modern appeal. While it doesn't have clear roots in traditional naming conventions, it appears to be a creative formation possibly…
Jaren is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have developed as a variant of Jaron (Hebrew for 'to sing' or 'to shout'), a masculine form of Karen (Danish, meaning…
Jashawn combines two popular naming elements: the prefix 'Ja-' (found in names like Jason, Jacob, and Jamal) and the element 'shawn' (a variant of Sean/Shaun, from Irish 'Seán' meaning 'God is…
Jihad is a masculine name of Arabic origin that literally means 'struggle' or 'striving.' In Islamic theology, it refers to the spiritual struggle within oneself against sin, the effort to become a…
Cornish variant of George, or diminutive of Jordan
A rarely-used name even in its native Cornwall, Jory nevertheless feels very wearable, thanks to its similarity to familiar picks like Rory, Corey and Joey. Jory Cassel is a minor character in the…
Portuguese, contraction of José + Maria
Used in Brazil, this snappy telescoping honors the names of Jesus's parents.
Kaio is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it can be written with various kanji combinations, potentially meaning 'ocean man' or 'forgiveness man' depending on the…
Karas is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Lithuanian or other Baltic languages where it relates to concepts of war or conflict, or possibly from Greek where it…
Scottish surname
"steep place; of the head of the rock; of the head of the battle"
Kincaid originated as a Scottish Clan name — the Kincaids descended from the Earl of Lennox in the 13th century and were supposedly named after the territory they resided on. The name Kincaid may…
Krishav is a masculine name with Indian origins, predominantly found in Hindu communities. The name likely derives from Sanskrit roots, possibly connecting to 'Krishna' (the beloved Hindu deity known…
Krishay is a masculine name with likely Indian origins, possibly derived from the name of the Hindu deity Krishna. In Sanskrit, Krishna means "dark" or "attractive." The suffix "-ay" may be a modern…
English variation of László, Hungarian
"glorious ruler"
Arguably, an even more Anglicized spelling of László than Laszlo, this stripped back form of the Hungarian name has begun to see occasional use in the US, though the longer spelling is still twice as…
Greek
"lotus flower"
The lotus is a meaningful symbol in many East Asian cultures, where it symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and rebirth. As a name, it's much more common among baby girls, but a small number of boys are…
Word name
For basketball fans, in honor of Magic Johnson. Or anyone who believes in magic.
