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Scandinavian, German variation of Matthias, Matthew
"gift of God"
Mattis was most popular in Scandinavia in the 2000s and 2010s, and is now seeing success in Germany. In the US, it's most familiar as a surname.
Russian, from Hebrew
A lively Russian form of Matthew with a unique and attractive ending sound.
Ukrainian variation of Matthew, Hebrew
Algonquian Native American
"little mischief"
The name of the mischievous raccoon in Disney's Pocahontas is adorable for a pet.
Czech, Slavic, and Polish variation of Michael
"who is like God?"
Michal may be one of several Eastern European forms of Michael, though there is a biblical Michal who is female, the daughter of Saul and wife of David.
Slavic
"gracious, dear, beloved"
Milos, typically spelled Miloš, derives from various names including the Slavic element, milŭ , such as Miloslav, Bogomil, or Milrad. Popular in the Czech Republic, the name is also used in Serbia,…
Mina as a masculine name has diverse origins depending on cultural context. In Persian culture, it means 'blue crystal' or can refer to heaven. In Japanese usage, it can mean 'south' or 'everyone,'…
Yoruba
Not (just) a respelling of Ocean, Oshun is a river deity in the Yoruba culture of Nigeria.
English
"new town"
Named after Isaac. Or Wayne.
Persian, Greek, Native Americam "good person; victorious man; my friend, companion"
"good person; victorious man; my friend, companion"
A name of various origins, Nikan can be a Persian name derived from the word Nik meaning "good, virtuous", combined with the popular suffix -an, to make it a given name. Alternatively, it might be a…
Arabic
"little"
This name may mean "little" but there is nothing small about a name that has so many notable bearers, including Syrian poet and feminist Nizar Qabbani.
French
"northerner"
Somehow more modern and likable than Morris or Doris.
Odis is traditionally understood as a variant spelling of Otis, a name with Germanic origins. Otis derives from the Old German name Otto, meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' The spelling variation with…
Ollin is a masculine name with Nahuatl (Aztec) origins meaning 'movement' or 'motion.' In Aztec culture, Ollin was a day sign in the calendar representing earthquakes, symbolizing transformative…
Ottis is a masculine name that represents a variant of the more common Otto or Otis. Derived from German origins, the name means 'wealthy' or 'prosperous.' Historically, it stems from the Old German…
Peretz is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'breakthrough' or 'burst forth.' It appears in the Bible as a son of Judah and ancestor in the lineage of King David. The name carries significant…
Pheonix is a masculine name variant of Phoenix, which derives from Greek mythology representing a bird that cyclically regenerates, rising from its own ashes. This alternate spelling has gained…
Rana is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Arabic, Rana means "eye-catching" or "to gaze upon," while in Sanskrit it means "king" or "ruler." The name also appears in other cultures:…
Portuguese, Spanish, French, Turkish, and Breton variation of Ronan, Irish
"little seal"
An international variation of Ronan primarily found in Brazil.
Rivansh is a modern Indian boy's name that combines elements of Sanskrit origin. The name likely derives from 'Rivan' (meaning 'sunrise' or 'morning') and the suffix 'sh' which adds a sense of divine…
