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Burech is an uncommon masculine name with possible Slavic, Hebrew, or Central Asian origins. The exact etymology is somewhat obscure, but it may be related to the Hebrew name Baruch, meaning…
Place name, word name, French
"corner, district, township"
More accessible than some of the more distant names in the atlas, Canton fits into the category of the no-nonsense, new-sounding boys' names many parents are looking at. There are multiple places…
English word name
"person in charge"
A commanding word name that feels occupational like Miller, Palmer, and Shepherd, while also fitting in with ambitious choices like Legend, King, Major, Maverick, and Saint. Referring to someone who…
Corben is a masculine name with English origins, typically considered a variant spelling of Corbin. The name derives from the Old French word "corbeau" meaning "raven" or "crow," symbolizing…
Coulson is a masculine English surname-turned-first-name derived from 'son of Coul,' with Coul being a medieval diminutive of Nicholas. This patronymic name originated in northern England and…
Curren is a modern masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Irish surname Curran (meaning 'hero' or 'spear'), or possibly relate to the word 'current' suggesting flow or…
Daimon is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Damon, which derives from Greek origins meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." In Greek mythology, Damon was known for his legendary…
Dannie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge' in Hebrew. While the spelling 'Danny' is more common for boys, 'Dannie' represents a less frequent…
Dawit is a masculine name of Ethiopian origin and is the Amharic form of 'David,' a name with Hebrew roots meaning 'beloved.' In Ethiopia and Eritrea, Dawit carries significant historical and…
Devaughn is a contemporary name that appears to be a variant spelling of DeVon or Devin, with the distinctive '-vaughn' ending that may be influenced by the surname Vaughn (from Welsh, meaning…
German place name
"people of the forest"
Sad tinge to the name of the beautiful German city firebombed during World War II. Its name derives from Sorbian drezga , meaning "forest".
Arabic
"full moon"
An unusual Arabic name, given to a handful of boys in the US each year, also spelled Ehaan or Ihan.
Hebrew
"God is my father"
Eliud is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, derived from the biblical figure Eliud mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew as part of Jesus's genealogy. The name combines 'El,' meaning 'God,'…
Greek place name from Aramaic
"hot spring"
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus appears to two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus after his death, burial and resurrection.
Variation of Ernest, English from German
"serious, resolute"
Not too long ago, Ernie may have felt totally out of style: a clunky old man nickname, best reserved for grandpa alongside Merle, Errol, and Barney. Now however, it's a rising star, a vintage revival…
Eytan is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'strong,' 'mighty,' or 'enduring.' Often spelled as Eitan in Israel, it appears in the Hebrew Bible and has been used for centuries. The name has…
French
"triangular feature in architecture"
The iconic Gone With the Wind star Clark's surname was brought into the first-name mix when Weeds ' Kevin Nealon picked it for his son. Gable makes a strong and unusual possibility, a rhyming cousin…
"god is my fortune"
The Biblical Gaddiel was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River. An intriguing alternative to Gideon or Gabriel.
Armenian
"high-value, precious"
A short form of Garegin, Garen is an Armenian name, more popularly transcribed as Karen, to reflect its Western Armenian pronunciation (kah-REHN). Ultimately borrowed from Persian, it means…
