By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Martell is a masculine name that originated as a surname, derived from the French word 'martel,' meaning 'hammer.' The name gained historical significance through Charles Martel, the 8th-century…
Matis is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be seen as a variation of Mathis or Matthias, which derive from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God.'…
Latin
"greatest"
Diminutive of any of the stylish family of Max names, from Maxwell to Maximiliano.
Scottish
"son of Kenneth"
Derived from a Scottish surname, Mckenzie is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Coinnich , Coinnich being one of the original Gaelic forms of Kenneth. As a given name, it took off for girls in the…
Mechel is a masculine name with multicultural origins, primarily functioning as a Yiddish variant of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' In Jewish communities, particularly those with Eastern…
Michoel is a masculine name representing a transliteration of the Hebrew pronunciation of Michael (מיכאל), which means 'Who is like God?' This variant spelling is primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish…
Micky is a masculine name commonly used as a diminutive of Michael, which derives from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God?' The nickname form has taken on a life of its own as an independent given name.…
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Brought into the American consciousness as the nickname of ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov, it more recently took on a unisex air via TV and screen actress Mischa Barton. Could become the next Sasha.
Modern invented name
A number of parents took up the name of the TV talk show host in the early nineties, but it now seems to have lost momentum.
Nader is a masculine name with Persian and Arabic origins, meaning 'rare,' 'precious,' or 'unique.' In Persian history, Nader Shah was a powerful ruler who established the Afsharid dynasty in the…
Variant of Nicholas
An unusual version of Nicholas, now associated with PGA champion Jack Nicklaus.
Nilson is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, primarily derived from 'Nils' (a Swedish form of Nicholas) combined with the suffix 'son,' literally meaning 'son of Nils.' The name carries the…
Latin and Pop Culture
Derived from Latin "noctis" (of the night), this character name from the "Final Fantasy" video game franchise inspired 17 sets of parents in the US in 2017.
Olly is a cheerful masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Oliver or Olive, names derived from the Latin word for olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness. This friendly nickname-name…
Orie is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Japanese, it means 'my light' or can be written with characters representing 'weaving' or 'fabric.' In African traditions, particularly…
Osbourne is a masculine name with Old English origins, derived from 'os' meaning 'god' and 'beorn' meaning 'warrior' or 'bear,' creating the powerful meaning 'divine warrior' or 'god-like strength.'…
Ukrainian from Greek
"well-built, stable"
This is the Ukrainian version of Eustathios — the name of several early Greek saints — and therefore distantly connected to Eustace. It is currently among the top boy names in Ukraine.
Russian, diminutive of Pavel
"small, humble"
Similar in sound to Sasha, Pasha is a Russian diminutive of the name Pavel, itself a form of Paul. Also used as a title for a high ranking officer in the (now historical) Ottoman military, and as the…
Payden is a modern masculine name that gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It represents a contemporary spelling variation of Peyton or Paden, names with English origins…
American invented name
This modern name boasts a strong sound and a cool-guy image, thanks to its most famous bearer, American musician Pharrell Williams. The name appears to be a respelling of the Irish surname Farrell…
