By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Ethiopian, Amharic
"new"
This Ethiopian boy name looks like a shortening of popular Addison, but has separate roots. Nonetheless, with Addison's popularity, Addis would fit in while standing out as a boy's name in…
Welsh
"berries; battle, slaughter"
Aeron is the name of a river in modern-day Wales, that possibly takes its name from a Celtic war goddess (Agrona). Alternatively, it could come from the word aeron meaning "berries, fruits, plum,…
Sanskrit
"fire"
Agni is the name of the Hindu god of fire, which might make this a unique name for a child born under a fire sign or with a fiery personality.
Variation of Ayman, Arabic
"righteous, right-handed, blessed, lucky"
The original spelling Ayman is much more common around the world, and would likely be considered more fashionable in the US, with its Y.
Scottish
"solitary meadow"
This name will tick a lot of boxes for many parents: unisex; trendy sound; pretty instinctive to pronounce; and some great namesakes including British chef Ainsley Harriott and American footballer…
Aisea is a masculine name with Polynesian origins, particularly common in Tongan and Samoan communities. It represents the Polynesian form of the biblical name Isaiah, which means "salvation of God"…
Basque invented name
A common Basque name first used in French Basque writer Agosti Xaho's 1845 work "The Legend of Aitor."
Latin
"white, bright."
The ancient name Albus has modern currency as the first name of the headmaster of Harry Potter 's Hogwarts, more formally known as Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. Can Albus work if…
Variation of Aloysius, Latin
"renowned warrior"
Alois and Aloysius are variation of Louis. Alois ranked in the US Top 1000 until the 1930s, and still ranks in the Top 1000 in Germany. Last year in the US, only seven baby boys were named Alois.
German
"ruler of all"
Common in Sweden, Alric is part of the family of medieval sounding names, like Alaric, Casimir and Leopold that are increasing gaining a fanbase, perhaps as an antidote to the modern inventions that…
Amine is a masculine name with roots in Arabic and North African cultures. Derived from the Arabic word 'amīn,' meaning 'faithful,' 'trustworthy,' or 'reliable,' it carries positive connotations of…
"loved; friend"
Distinctive and contemporary in appearance, Amyas has in fact been used since Renaissance period. More popularly spelled as Amias today, the name likely derives from the Medieval names, Amis and…
Antwaun is a masculine name that appears to be a phonetic spelling variant of Antoine, which itself is a French form of the Roman name Antonius (meaning 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy'). This…
Hebrew
"lion"
Arieh is a form of a Biblical name that can also be spelled Aryeh or Arye. There's also a feminine form, Ariyah. There were 100 boys in the US named Aryeh last year, with a handful given the other…
Dutch variation of Arian, or Adrian
"noble, honorable; man of Adria"
Arjen is a Dutch name, sometimes viewed as a contracted form of Adrian, or as a variation of Ariën. Ariën itself is an alternative spelling of the Indo-Iranian Aryan and Arian, and was likely…
Arland is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning "eagle" (arn) and "land" or "territory." It can be interpreted as "eagle's land" or "land of the eagle." The name has…
Arly is a concise masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Arlington, Arlen, or Charles, or it could derive from the Old English word 'earn' meaning…
Arabic
"noble, pure"
Unisex name from the Qu'aran.
Aurel is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Aurelius' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. Popular in Romania, France, and other European countries, it carries an elegant, classical feel.…
