By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Jordin is a modern unisex name, though more commonly used for boys. It represents a contemporary spelling variation of Jordan, which originally referred to the Jordan River in the Middle East. The…
Hebrew
"the Lord is perfect"
Jotham is an Old Testament name that today would certainly be the only one in his class, having something of an urban feel via its similarity to the word 'gotham'. In the Bible one Jotham is the sole…
Kaidence is a modern, musical name that represents a creative spelling of 'cadence,' which refers to a rhythmic flow or sequence. Originally emerging as a feminine name, Kaidence has crossed gender…
Hebrew or Estonian
"dog, or ancestor of the Finns"
Biblical Hebrew form of Caleb, which means "dog", or possibly "whole heart". Kalev is also the Estonian form of the Finnish name Kaleva, from an ancient demonym of unknown derivation.
Kasim is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'one who divides' or 'distributor,' often interpreted as someone who distributes justice or fairness. The name appears in Islamic tradition and…
Kaveer is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily found in Hindu communities. The name likely derives from Sanskrit roots and may be a variant of 'Kabir,' meaning 'great' or 'mighty.'…
Kegan is a masculine name with Irish Gaelic origins, derived from the surnames Keegan or MacKeegan, which come from 'Mac Aodhagáin' meaning 'son of Aodhagán' (a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire').…
Spelling variation of Kieran
"little dark one"
While Kieran is the class and most-used male form of this name, some people spell it Keiran in keeping with the female Keira, the version popularized by the gorgeous Ms. Knightley.
Kensley as a masculine name represents an interesting gender crossover in naming trends. Originally emerging as a surname derived from a place name combining 'Ken' (possibly meaning 'royal' or from a…
Keyvon appears to be a modern name that gained usage in the United States primarily from the 1990s onward. It likely developed as a variant of Kevin (of Irish origin meaning 'handsome' or 'gentle…
Kieren is primarily a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin. It's a modern variant spelling of Kieran, which derives from the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' or 'dark-haired.' The…
Kobie is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Jacob (Hebrew for 'supplanter'), a diminutive of Jacobus, or related to the Japanese word 'kobi' meaning 'to…
Kyeir is a contemporary masculine name with an innovative spelling and modern feel. Likely a creative variation of names like Keir (from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "dark-haired") or possibly Kyle,…
Russian, variation of Leonidas "lion"
"lion"
This form got noticed as the first name of long-reigning Russian president Brezhnev; other bearers include playwright and short-story writer Andreyev, Leonid the Magnificent,a Russian performance…
Spelling variation of Lincoln
Many unique baby names are in fact respellings of much more popular baby names, and rarely improve on the original.
Lorik is a masculine name with Albanian origins, derived from the word 'loro' meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree,' symbolizing triumph and achievement. The name also has connections to Slavic languages,…
Maclan appears to be a variant spelling of MacLean or MacLaine, Scottish clan surnames derived from the Gaelic "Mac Gille Eáin," meaning "son of the servant of John." This name carries strong…
Art name
The surname of the great artist is pronounced the same way as Mathis, the German and French form of Matthew, so it's not a stretch for use as a first name.
Mazzi is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Italian surnames or be a diminutive form of names like Massimo or Mazzeo. In Hebrew contexts, it could relate to Mazal,…
Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian and Polish variation of Myron, Greek
"fragrant, an aromatic shrub, myrrh"
Myron still has ways to go before sounding stylish again, but this Eastern European variation has a more contemporary look.
