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Hungarian variation of Benjamin, Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
English, African, Zulu
"meaning well"
An upbeat English word name with a Puritanical feel, famously borne by Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, who reigned for over 50 years until his death in 2021.
Roman, meaning unknown
An ancient Roman family name, best known from the orator and author Marcus Tullius Cicero.
Cherokee
"spring frog"
Cherokee option for a spring-born child.
Hebrew, French
"guide"
Solal is a trendy choice in France, where it's primarily a literary name. It featured in an eponymous novel by Albert Cohen published in 1930, as well as two sequels. Another famous French bearer is…
Estonian variation of Ivar, Norse
"yew wood, archer"
Form of Ivar most common in Estonia.
Irish
"raven"
This was a popular name in early Ireland, borne by both saints and kings. In Celtic mythology, Fiacra was the name of one of the three children of the sea god Lir, who was changed into a swan by his…
Romani from Latin
"rooster"
Derived from the Latin name Gallus, perhaps best known from the Swiss city of St Gall.
Nelio is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Portuguese and Spanish contexts, it may be a variant of Nélio or a shortened form of Cornélio (Cornelius). It also appears in Finnish…
Mcdermot is a masculine name derived from the Irish surname McDermott or MacDermott, which itself comes from the Gaelic "Mac Diarmada," meaning "son of Diarmaid." Diarmaid (or Dermot) was a popular…
Sabio is a masculine name with Spanish origins, derived directly from the Spanish word meaning 'wise' or 'sage.' This straightforward connection to wisdom gives the name a thoughtful, intellectual…
English
"through the marsh"
This rare but meaningful name is bestowed upon the children of Boston Red Sox fans in honor of their home ballpark, Fenway Park. Fenway Park is the oldest in the MLB. It was named after the…
Slovene variation of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Former Top 5 choice in Slovenia that now sits below the Top 20.
Spanish, Hungarian, Portuguese and French form of Felix
"lucky"
Short form of Constantine
"steadfast"
Costas is a much better nickname than Connie for the somewhat-forbidding Constantine. Kostas is the Greek form.
American variation of Kwaku, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Wednesday"
The form of Kwaku commonly used by enslaved people in America and the Caribbean in the 18th and 19th centuries. Quaco was sometimes nicknamed or Anglicized as Jack, Jacco, or Jacky.
Turkish variation of Faruq, Arabic
"the one who distinguishes between right and wrong"
The form of Faruq most common in Turkey. Ömer Faruk is a popular double-barreled first name for Turkish boys.
Mcrory is an unusual masculine name that originated as a Scottish and Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Ruaidhrí,' meaning 'son of Rory' or 'son of the red king.' As a first name, it…
Polish variation of Milos, Slavic
"lover of glory"
Xymenes is an exceptionally rare masculine name with classical roots, representing a variant spelling of Ximenes, which itself derives from the Spanish form of Simon. The name ultimately traces back…
