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Variation of Riley
"rye clearing"
An alternative spelling of the popular unisex name, Riley, though this form is used more often on girls in the US.
Aramaic
"a sharp thorn, flint"
Traditional Jewish name and the implement said to have been used by Solomon to cut the huge stones for the building of the Temple.
English
"place on a ledge or bank"
We're not too surprised that Shelton Lee changed his name to Spike.
Scottish variation of Thomas
"twin"
This Scottish form of Thomas has a lot of charm, evoking images of men in plaid kilts playing the bagpipes. As for the 'ish' ending, it could either be seen as cozy and hamish, or a little…
Thierno is a West African masculine name predominantly used in countries like Senegal, Guinea, and Mali. It derives from the Arabic term 'thierna' meaning 'learned' or 'knowledgeable person' and is…
Armenian
"sharp, slender"
A cool-soungin ancient Armenian name which has belonged to several historical kings.
Hebrew
"God is good"
Tobiah is the original Hebrew form of the better-known Greek Tobias, to which it could make a distinctive alternative. With its ah ending, Tobiah fits in with other stylish Biblical names today, from…
Greek mythology name
The Greek god Triton was the messenger of the sea and the son of sea god Neptune. He is usually represented as a merman, the the head and upper body of a human and the lower body of a sea creature.…
Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; chance, luck; thunder"
A name with a number of variations including the Danish Tyge, the Swedish Tyko, and the Dutch Tygo, which are popular throughout modern Europe. Tycho was also the name of both a 5th century Greek…
Tydus is a modern masculine name with possible ancient Greek inspirations. It may be a contemporary variation of Tydeus, a figure in Greek mythology who was a hero in the war of the Seven Against…
Xayvion is a contemporary masculine name that emerged from the trend of creating distinctive names with unusual initial letters. It appears to be a creative variation of Xavier or Zavier, with the…
Yadier is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through Puerto Rican baseball player Yadier Molina. The name appears to have Hebrew origins, possibly related to the biblical name…
"righteous"
A rarely heard biblical name, Zadok is borne by no less than nine Old Testament men. The most famous was a priest who lived during the reign of King David, whom he helped and supported, and was…
Variation of Solomon
"peace"
More familiar now via its Salman form, thanks to author Rushdie; this is an unusual biblical alternative.
"majestic, noble"
A strong, masculine name hardly heard outside the Hebrew-speaking community.
Arash is a masculine name of Persian origin steeped in Iranian mythology and history. It refers to the legendary archer Arash the Archer (Arash-e Kamangir), who sacrificed his life by putting all his…
Arkan is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'pillars' or 'supports.' The name carries connotations of strength and reliability, suggesting someone who provides foundation and stability. In…
Arshan is a masculine name with Persian and Indian subcontinent origins. In Persian culture, it can mean 'bright' or 'shining,' while in some Indian interpretations it may mean 'height' or 'peak,'…
Celtic
"bear"
Some sources say Artis is a form of Arthur, and it certainly has the same root and meaning of bear. But Artis is a name in its own right with a 60-year history on the US Top 1000, from about 1900…
Turkish, Arabic
"noble, aristocratic; pure-bred, original; evening"
Popular in Turkey (where it is written as Asil, with the dotted i) but used in Pakistan, Egypt, Israel, India, and beyond, Asil is a unisex Arabic name with a number of different meanings, depending…
