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Sanskrit
"night's end, dawn"
A bright, optimistic Indian boy name that is occasionally used in the US.
Ianis is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It's primarily a Romanian variant of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The name is also used…
Hawaiian
"the sweetheart"
Kaipo has only ever ranked for boys, but its unisex style and lovable meaning make it a contender for girls as well.
Variation of Jaan, Estonian
"God is gracious"
An elaboration of Jaan, not quite as widely used in Estonia as the original. Jaan is the Estonian form of John.
English
"gray land"
A surname style choice, more popular in its contracted forms Graylan, Graylen, Graylyn and Graylon.
Ąžuolas is a Lithuanian masculine name that means "oak tree." In Lithuanian culture, the oak tree symbolizes strength, durability, and longevity, making this name a powerful choice that evokes…
Old Norse
"protection of God; good protection"
An ancient Scandinavian name borne by a legendary Norse king. It's more commonly seen today in the form of Guðmundur, a top name in Iceland.
Rúrik is a masculine name of Norse origin, historically associated with Scandinavian royalty and nobility. Most famously, Rurik was the name of the Viking chieftain who, according to tradition,…
Latin
"little grandfather"
One of the most common ancient Roman forenames, but extremely rare today. Other Roman names like Aurelius are trending upwards, so this could be an off-the-radar option.
Chickasaw
"chief's name"
The name of a Chickasaw chieftain who gave his name to the city of Iuka, Mississippi.
English word name
"of the highest quality, archetypal"
We'll just be here, waiting, until some celebrity in search of a totally unique baby name stumbles upon Classic. At which point it may become an instant, well, classic. Classic first joined the ranks…
Ibibio
"will, desire"
Uduak is a name from the Ibibio language, native to Southern Nigeria.
Dutch
"short land"
A place and surname turned first name, as in aviator Cortlandt F. Bishop and four-star general Cortlandt V. R. Schuyler. Cortlandt was a village near modern-day Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Its…
Virgle is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Virgil. The classical name Virgil derives from the Latin 'Vergilius,' possibly related to 'virga' meaning 'staff' or…
Ömer Ali combines two names with strong Islamic and Turkish heritage. Ömer is the Turkish form of Omar, derived from Arabic, meaning 'long-lived' or 'flourishing.' The name carries historical…
Trevores is a masculine name that represents an elaborated form of Trevor, which has Welsh origins meaning 'large settlement' or 'prudent.' This extended variation adds a distinctive flair to the…
Variation of Miraj, Arabic
"ascent"
Miraç is currently one of the most popular boy names in Turkey. It's a variation of the Arabic name Miraj, which refers to the ascension into Heaven. Both names are predominantly used by Muslim…
Breton, French, Hebrew, “lord, chieftain”
Amael or Amaël is a variant of the popular Breton name Mael or Maël, which ranks in the Top 10 in France. Amael is also the name of an archangel who governs virtues and the month of December.
Turkish variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
A stable classic in Turkey, consistently ranking between the Top 50 and Top 70 for boys.
Japanese
"bamboo"
This Japanese name is more often seen on girls in Japan, yet you may be familiar with it as a male name thanks to the anime series Naruto .
