By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Catalan
"golden"
Intriguing name that's a Top 100 choice in Spain and virtually unknown outside that country. But has definitely possibilities for the adventurous baby namer.
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Of unknown origins, but speculated to be influenced by English names such as Wallace.
Masculine variation of Clara, Latin
"bright, clear"
One of the few masculine names to derive from a feminine name — in this case, Clara. Clarus is the name of a French saint, the patron saint of tailors.
Aliásar is a masculine name with multicultural resonances, potentially drawing from Arabic, Spanish, or Persian influences. The accent mark suggests a specific pronunciation emphasis, giving it a…
Kájin is a rare masculine name with possible roots in multiple cultures. It may be derived from various Asian languages, potentially carrying meanings related to 'strength' or 'progress' depending on…
Japanese
"whale-shark"
Jinbe, also called Jinbei or Jimbei is a whale-like character in the anime series One Piece . His name comes from the word jinbei-zame , "whale-shark."
German
"earth worker"
This medieval German form of George could make an intriguing and unique honor name for an ancestral George.
Jokūbas is the Lithuanian form of Jacob, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," referring to the Biblical story where Jacob was born holding his twin…
"burn and freeze"
If you encounter this name in the real world, it may be written using kanji that mean "bright person," "happy person," "blessed person," or other related meanings. However, in the anime series My…
French
"resistance"
Could be a modern virtue... or perhaps not for the parents!
Iagan is a masculine name with Scottish Gaelic roots, considered a variant of the more common name Eoghan (often anglicized as Owen). The name ultimately derives from the Celtic word 'eugenos,'…
American variation of Yaw, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Thursday"
Borne by early enslaved people in America and the Caribbean who were born on Thursday. This follows the traditional West African day naming tradition.
Variation of Kwasi, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Sunday"
Quashee was used in America and the Caribbean — particularly Jamaica — among enslaved people. It is derived from the traditional Akan name for boys born on Sunday, Kwasi.
Polish, Latin
"man from Lucania"
The Polish form of Lucas has long been popular there, but is on the decline now.
Giannos is a masculine name of Greek origin, functioning as a variation of the widely popular name John. Derived from Ioannis, the Greek form of John, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name…
Germanic
"glorious reign"
Romuald is an obscure medieval Italian saint’s name which had a surprising run of popularity in France in the 1970s, featuring in the top 100 from 1972-79. It only fell out of the French top 500 in…
Faybian is a modern variant of the classical Roman name Fabian, which derives from the Latin family name Fabius, meaning 'bean grower' or 'of the Fabian clan.' This contemporary spelling adds a…
McTavish is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic patronymic name 'Mac Tamhais,' meaning 'son of Thomas.' It was traditionally a surname rather than a given name, belonging to…
Hungarian and Slovak variation of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Scottish
"son of Callum"
