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Zaydon is a contemporary masculine name that follows modern naming trends combining popular sounds and elements. Likely a variation of Zayden, which itself blends the fashionable initial 'Z' with the…
Ancient Greek and Polish form of Zeno and Zeus
"sky, shine; gift of Zeus"
Zenon is a relative of Zeno, which is a form of Zeus, used in both ancient Greece and modern Poland. With the new rise of all names mythological, this one may deserve a fresh look.
Zyrus is a strong, modern masculine name with a distinctive contemporary edge. Though its exact origins are unclear, it may be a variant spelling of Cyrus, the ancient Persian name meaning 'sun' or…
Aayden is a contemporary masculine name that represents a variation of the popular name Aiden. While Aiden has Irish origins meaning 'little fire' or 'fiery one,' Aayden emerged as part of the modern…
Abdel is a masculine name of Arabic origin, commonly used throughout the Middle East and North Africa. It's actually a shortened form of compound names beginning with 'Abd el-' or 'Abdul-' meaning…
Abran is a masculine name with Spanish origins, serving as a Hispanic variation of Abraham. The biblical Abraham was a patriarch whose name derives from Hebrew elements meaning 'father of many' or…
Navarrese
"home"
A very old name with a fascinating history, Aimar is now most often used as a boys' name in the Basque country. Its status as a Top 100 name in Spain may also be related to the enduring popularity of…
Latin
"white"
Albin is a modern form of the ancient Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning white or bright. There was a Saint Albinus who was also known as Aubin. In the contemporary world, Albin is popular in Sweden and…
Breton, French, Hebrew, “chieftain; grace and favor of God"
Typically spelled as Amaël, this name can be a variation of the popular Breton name, Maël, which ranks in the Top 10 in France. Amaël itself entered the French Top 500 in 2021, and ranked at #337 in…
Hebrew
"exalted nation"
In the Old Testament, Amram is the father of Moses. It is most frequently seen as a Jewish surname.
Short form of Arnold, English from German
"ruler, strong as an eagle"
Arnie is a nerdy-tipping-into-cute nickname that may rise again, if not for this generation of babies then for their babies. Look for it in the nurseries of 2050.
Word name
Usually reserved as a term of endearment, Baby is likely used as a name when parents have yet to choose an official one but need to register their baby. For a girl, it can be considered a nickname…
French and Spanish, diminutive of Sebastien
"person from ancient city of Sebastia"
In this form, or as Sebastian or as Bas, Bastien is a fashionable Euro name with a possible future in America. There is a one-act comic opera by Mozart titled Bastien and Bastienne . An alternate…
Bexley is a masculine name with English origins derived from a place name in London, combining the Old English elements 'byxe' (box tree) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow). This gives the name a…
American invented name
"Brock's field"
Braxley is an invented name — a combination of two hot syllables — and therefore has no official meaning. It could, however, be interpreted to mean "Brock's field" from each of its elements.
Spanish
"rough, unbroken horse"
For the parent who might also have Buck and Ryder on his list.
Cadyn is a modern masculine name that emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward creative spellings and surname-inspired first names. It likely developed as a variation of Caden,…
Calin is a versatile name used for boys that has roots in multiple cultures. In Romanian, it derives from the word 'calm' and conveys gentleness and tranquility. In Irish and Gaelic contexts, it may…
Coltin is a masculine name that emerged as a modern variation of the more traditional Colton. With English origins, it maintains the strong, rugged feel of Colton while offering a slightly different…
British from Latin, or Anglicized form of French
"corner or crow"
This name has not one but two impressive cultural connections: collage artist Joseph Cornell and photographer Cornell Capa--not to mention Cornell University.
