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Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, and Armenian variation of Nazarius, Latin
"from Nazareth"
A highly usable Central and Eastern European name with spiritual overtones. Nazar was among the Top 50 baby boy names in Turkey in 2004 and 2005.
Nolyn is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a variation of Nolan, potentially influenced by the trend of…
Hebrew, Irish, Scottish
"light, song, little green one"
A calm and gentle multicultural choice. Oran is popular in Ireland, where its Gaelic form is Odhrán, meaning "little green one". In Scottish Gaelic, the name means "song", and in Hebrew, it's a…
Arabic
"capable, powerful"
Qadir is a classic Muslim name that represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah. Since the initial Q is pronounced as K, this handsome name is sometimes Anglicized as Kadir.
Modern invented name
Renly Baratheon was a fairly minor character in A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO's Game of Thrones , mostly remembered as the one of the show's few prominent LGBT characters. He played a major part in…
Ridwan is a masculine name of Arabic origin derived from the root word meaning "pleasure," "satisfaction," or "approval." In Islamic tradition, Ridwan holds special significance as the name of the…
Astronomy, Arabic
"foot, leg"
This might sound and look like a blend of Ryan, Riley, and Nigel, but it is in fact the name of the seventh brightest star in the sky. Found in the constellation of Orion, its name comes from the…
Rishabh is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin that carries significant meaning in Hindu tradition. It refers to the bull or ox, which symbolizes strength, prosperity, and reliability. In Hindu…
English occupational name
"shearer of woolen cloth"
Not quite as over-the-hill as Herman, but not far behind either.
English word name
This shimmery Age of Aquarius unisex flower child name is making a comeback, along with metal and gem names like Steel, Jade, and Ruby.
Sohum is a spiritual masculine name with Sanskrit origins, deeply rooted in Hindu philosophy. The name represents the sacred Sanskrit mantra 'Soham,' which translates to 'I am That' or 'I am…
"of the sun"
Solar is a new gender-neutral word name used nearly evenly for boys and girls. With both a weather and a heavenly bent, it's a name that's just warming up.
Tavares has Portuguese origins and was originally a place name and surname before being adopted as a given name. It derives from a medieval parish in Portugal called Tavares, in the Viseu district.…
Tavon is a contemporary masculine name that likely emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century. It may be a variant or derivative of names like Devon, Travon, or possibly Octavon/Octavius. The name…
Scottish
"bard, poet"
If you like the idea of Tadhg but don't feel like the spelling works where you are, Teague might work as an alternative. It could also fit the bill if you're seeking a unique single-syllable first or…
Place-name
After Dallas, Austin, and Houston, the new cowboy on the block, complete with old-school Western nickname, Tex. Quietly used as a name since at least the late 19th-century, Texas was given to around…
Greek mythology name
The name of the Greek mythological hero famous for slaying the Minotaur is also heard in Chaucer and Shakespeare. While Theseus might have sounded pretentious for an American baby a decade ago, today…
French variation of Theodoric
"ruler of the people"
A hugely popular choice in France back in the 60s and 70s, Thierry took the number one spot in 1964,though it has since dropped out of the French Top 500. Derived from the Germanic Theodoric (not a…
Tremaine (also spelled Tremain, Tremayne, or Tremaigne) derives from a Cornish place name and surname meaning 'stone town' or 'settlement with stone houses,' from the elements 'tre'…
American invented name
A trendy sounding choice--if we had to give it a meaning would be either "three cities" or "town with trees," but since it's a modern invention, you'd have to pick it for its current feel alone.…
