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Osher is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'happiness' or 'bliss.' This meaningful name carries positive connotations in Jewish tradition, where it represents joy and contentment. While not…
Welsh variation of Oisin, Irish
"little deer"
Osian is the easier-to-comprehend version of the ancient Irish Oisin, an important name in mythology. Osian or Oisin was a warrior poet. Osian is popular in modern Wales and England. While Oisin is…
Ousman is a masculine name primarily used in West African countries, particularly in Gambia, Senegal, and other nations with Muslim populations. It's a variation of Osman or Uthman, derived from…
Nigerian
"king"
Ovie entered the British Top 1000 in 2020, following the appearance of contestant Ovie Soko on Love Island in 2019.
Owin is a masculine name with roots in Old English. It's believed to be a variant of Owen, which derives from the Welsh name Owain, meaning 'well-born' or 'young warrior.' The name carries a sense of…
English surname
"from Paris"
More masculine than Paris for a boy, but in danger of being misunderstood as that name; has a slightly churchy feel.
Parrish is unrelated — but often said to be related — to the English word "parish". Instead, the surname arose as a designator for one who lived in Paris.
Paxten is a modern masculine name with roots in Latin, derived from 'pax' meaning 'peace.' It emerged in the early 21st century as a variation of the more established Paxton, which began as an…
Greek and Armenian variation of Peter
"stone"
A form of the Biblical classic, in Greek, the first syllable is emphasized, whereas in Armenian, the second is stressed. Notable bearers are Greek tennis player Petros Tsitsipas and footballer Petros…
Tibetan
"brave wanderer"
If Portia can become Porsche, then Apollo can morph into Polo -- the imprint of designer Ralph Lauren.
English, Welsh "alert; son of Howell"
"alert; son of Howell"
Powerful surname choice with many distinguished bearers, fresher sounding than Parker.
Word name
Power is one of the new crop -- Justice, Liberty, Peace -- of strong, clear-cut, declarative choices, though this one carries more assertiveness than virtue.
Variation of Quillan or Quillon
The names may sound the same, but they have different origins and meanings. Take your pick.
Quinnton is a masculine name that represents an expanded variation of Quinn, which derives from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn.' The original Conn element translates to…
Raekwon is a contemporary masculine name that gained recognition primarily through hip-hop culture. The name rose to prominence in the 1990s when rapper Raekwon (born Corey Woods) became famous as a…
Raffael is a masculine name that represents a variation of Raphael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God has healed.' This elegant form is particularly popular in German-speaking countries, Italy,…
Raihan is a masculine name with Arabic and Persian origins, meaning 'sweet-smelling flower,' 'fragrant herb,' or 'aromatic plant.' The name appears in the Quran and holds cultural significance in…
English
"rocky lake; rocky valley"
Rocky meets Franklin in this contemporary name, which may be interpreted as meaning "rocky lake" or "rocky valley" from the literal English meaning of "rock" and either the Welsh llyn or glyn . Also…
Latin form of Rolf
"wolf"
Rollo is a livelier, roly-poly, o-ending version of Roland. Although it sounds modern, Rollo actually was seen regularly on Latin documents in the Middle Ages, though not heard in everyday speech.…
Ruddy is a masculine name with English origins, traditionally derived from a nickname for someone with a reddish complexion or red hair. As a given name, it emerged from this descriptive surname. The…
