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Latin
"of the people"
An ancient Roman forename that has never been on the modern American charts. Famous bearers include Publius Vergilius Maro (the poet Virgil), Publius Ovidius Naso (the poet Ovid), and Publius Aelius…
Travius appears to be a modern variation of Travis, which itself originated as an English surname derived from the French word 'traverser' meaning 'to cross.' The name Travis gained popularity as a…
African language
Sango is an African lingua franca spoken in Central African Republic. DJ and musician Kai Asa Savon Wright uses Sango as his stage name.
Polish variation of Raphael, Hebrew
"God has healed"
Yoshio is a Japanese masculine name composed of elements that typically mean 'righteous' (yo), 'good' or 'virtuous' (shi), and 'man' or 'husband' (o), though interpretations can vary depending on the…
Mineral name
"feldspar"
Estonian variation of Heinrich, German
"home of the king"
The Estonian form on Heinrich would make a one-of-a-kind choice in the US — it's never placed on the American charts.
Traye is a contemporary masculine name of American origin, likely developed as a variant spelling of Trey or Tray. These names typically derive from the word 'third' or the numerical prefix 'tri-',…
Maori
"Pacific ocean"
Kiwa, one of the most popular Maori names for boys in New Zealand, is the name of several ocean guardians in Maori mythology. It's part of a poetic name for the Pacific ocean. Some sources cite a…
English
"student"
Modern faux-occupational name that prizes education. The Dutch surname Schuyler (or Skyler) has the same meaning.
Casian is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Romanian tradition, it derives from the Latin name Cassianus, meaning 'empty' or 'vain,' but has evolved beyond these original…
English, French, Latin
"flourishing"
Florence is historically a unisex name, deriving both from Latin Florentius and Florentia. Although much more commonly feminine in modern times, it appeared in the US Top 1000 for boys until 1914.…
English word name
"accomplishment"
A conceptual word name that is currently unisex, although girls hold the lead in gender distribution.
Traie is an uncommon masculine name with possible Celtic origins. It may be related to the Manx word 'traie' meaning 'beach' or 'shore,' reflecting the Isle of Man's coastal geography. Alternatively,…
Tadio is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Tadeo, the Spanish form of Thaddeus, which derives from Aramaic meaning 'gift of God' or 'heart.' Alternatively, it…
Old Norse
"bear"
The oldest, true original form of Björn, now obsolete.
Choctaw, Native American
"man"
The double Ts are pronounced with a slight pause between them like in "nighttime."
"winter solstice"
A possible Christmas name for a baby boy, if you find Noel too mundane. But we fear it doesn't sound very festive.
Tiomoid is a masculine name of Gaelic origin, representing an uncommon Irish variation of Timothy. The original Timothy derives from Greek meaning 'honoring God.' Tiomoid showcases the distinctive…
