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Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Virle is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may derive from Latin roots related to 'virilis' meaning 'manly' or 'virile', or possibly represent a shortened form of longer names. The…
Treye is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Trey. The name Trey traditionally derives from the word meaning 'three' or 'third,' often given to a son who is the third in…
Basque "afternoon, dusk"
"afternoon, dusk"
A rare thing, a name meaning "afternoon": most time-of-day names refer to morning or night. This Basque name is virtually unknown in English-speaking parts, but has a pleasingly European sound, like…
Hebrew
"wolf"
Sharp and sleek, it refers to Benjamin being compared to a wolf in Genesis.
English, Irish
"morning, tomorrow; descendent of Murchadha; sea battle"
Solemn yet hopeful, Morrow doubles up as a surname-style choice and as a word name. Sharing sounds with Marlowe, Milo, and Morris, it has been used occasionally since the 20th century. As a surname,…
Józef is the Polish form of Joseph, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' This masculine name has been popular throughout Poland's history, carried by…
Yoruba
"lift up, elevate"
Occasionally found in the Anglicized Benga spelling, this strong Yoruba name is a popular choice in Nigeria. American actor Gbenga Akinnagbe was born Olugbenga, which is a longer form of the name,…
Arabic
"generous, benefit, advantage"
Both a surname and a given name in Arabic, Fayad is a strong option which works well internationally.
English, country name
The smallest Scandinavian country, Denmark has a reputation today as one of the happiest countries in the world — would you expect anything less from the land of hygge (and Lego)? With parents using…
Crispian is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Crispus, meaning 'curly-haired.' The name gained historical significance through St. Crispian, a 3rd-century…
Hungarian variation of Blaise, French
"to lisp, stammer"
Azria is a modern masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Hebrew elements meaning 'helped by God' or be a variation of Ezra, which means 'help' or 'helper' in Hebrew. The…
English, nickname
A fun short form of Balthazer, Alexander, Zachary, or any other name with a "Za" sound.
English
"greatness"
Modern virtue name with both spiritual and secular significance.
Variant of Jawad
Czech
"more glory"
Notable name of Václav Havel, the heroic poet and playwright who became president of the Czech Republic.
Japanese
"smooth; sound of the wind; hurricane; sudden sound"
Hayate is most common among Zillennial men in Japan, where it's also the name of a train service. The meaning varies depending on which kanji combination is used, but its association with wind and…
Italian, meaning unknown
The first name of the influential pre-Renaissance Sienese painter (pronounced DOO-chee-o) is a simple but lively modern possibility.
French, place name
A picturesque city in eastern France that would make an unusual and stylish addition to the list of place names off the map.
