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Irish
"red-haired"
One of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, St. Ruadan was a follower of St. Finian and founded an abbey in Tipperary. Other versions include Ruadhain or Ruadhan.
Gabrial is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Gabriel, which derives from the Hebrew name "Gavri'el" meaning "God is my strength" or "God's able-bodied one." In religious texts,…
Hebrew
"dawn"
Greek
"safe strength"
The name of two Biblical figures, one a supporter of St. Paul and the other a Corinthian ruler. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but used in the form Sosthene in modern France.
Word name
Slate, Stone and Steel are on the rise, so why not Shale?
Irish, “son of Kenneth”
An unconventional route to the cool nickname Mac/Mack, Mckenna or McKenna derives from the Gaelic name Cináed (Anglicized as Kenneth), meaning "born of fire".
Graye is a distinctive masculine name with origins as a variant spelling of 'Gray.' Originally an English surname derived from the Old English 'græg' meaning 'gray-haired' or someone who wore gray…
Trevian is a modern masculine name with possible Latin roots. It may be derived from Latin 'tres viae' meaning 'three roads' or could be a creative variation of names like Trevor or Trevon. This…
English word name
"more courageous"
If Brave isn't enough for you, you might try Braver, which has an even stronger meaning. Braver's -er ending gives it surname style.
Irish Gaelic
"bear"
Mathúin means "bear" in Irish Gaelic. As Mathghamhain, this was the name of a brother of the Irish king Brian Boru.
Polish variation of Cosmas, Greek
"order, beauty, universe"
Diminutive of Avniel, Hebrew; Albanian
"God is my strength; helper"
Avni is derived from Avniel, a Hebrew first and surname with a strong meaning. It is also a separate masculine Albanian name meaning "helper." The nickname Avni has a fresh, gender-neutral feel,…
Latin
"swan"
Cygnus is a northern constellation of the Milky Way, derived from the Latin word for "swan".
Julianne as a masculine name represents an uncommon gender crossover of what is traditionally a feminine name in Western cultures. Julianne itself emerged as a feminine compound of Julia and…
Diminutive of Gniewomir, Polish
"one who calms anger"
Maori, Hebrew
"who is like god"
The Māori form of Michael has a strong, striking sound and Kye would make for a cool short form.
Romani, English
"will helmet or wife's land"
This rare name is possibly a Romani version of William, or may derive from Old English elements meaning "wife" or "woman" and "land".
Arabic, Persian, and Urdu
"throne"
Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both boys and girls mainly in Iran and among Indo-Persians. Nine girls and five boys were named Arshia in the US last year, with another seven girls…
Swedish, Norwegian
"careful island; island defender; good luck"
Traditionally a feminine name in Scandinavian culture, where these days it's mostly considered a grandmother name. Americans may associate it with Eivor Varinsdottir, a character from Assassain's…
Sanskrit
"peacock"
An interesting choice for people looking for a nature name that is off the beaten track. Mumbai-based actor and songwriter Mayur Puri is a notable bearer of this name.
