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Avel is a masculine name with varied origins across multiple cultures. In Slavic traditions, particularly Russian, it's a form of Abel, from the Hebrew 'hevel' meaning 'breath' or 'vanity,' known…
Avry is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a contemporary spelling variation of Avery, which derives from the Old English 'aelf' (elf) and 'ric' (ruler), originally…
Hebrew
"lightning"
An Old Testament warrior whose name still sounds tough.
English
"from the barley settlement"
More user-friendly, though less substantial, than Bartholomew.
Benjy is an endearing diminutive form of Benjamin, a name with Hebrew origins meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." This cheerful nickname has a friendly, approachable quality that…
Germanic, Scandinavian
"lives on a hill; mountain region"
A Norwegian city name, heard much more often as a last name than a first, Bergen may nevertheless appeal as an alternative to Brogan, Keegan, Summit, or Brooks. Strong and rugged, it was given to 8…
English word name
An opulent name, associated with wealth and multitudes, Billion first appeared in the US stats in 2014. Given to seven boys in a recent year, it joins Amillion, Cash, Golden and Prosper as names…
Borja is a masculine Spanish name with historical significance, originating as a surname from the noble Borja (or Borgia) family that rose to prominence in Renaissance Italy and Spain. The family…
"fern plant"
A new nature name possibility, very similar to Brecken and co.
British place-name
"site of the bridge"
This name of a busy British port city -- as well as of several places in America -- has a brisk and bustling air. It will now--and for years to come--be identified as a Sarah Palin name, chosen for…
"people of victory; dark, black, coal"
An intriguing way to honor a Nicholas, an alternative to Colton, Colby, or Callum, and a rare last-name style choice, Coley may be one to consider. Country singer Cooper Alan and his wife Hally chose…
Irish
"little dove"
Colman is best known as the name of the mustard, but is also the name of several Irish saints. The Colman spelling is less widely used than Coleman, which is just outside the Top 1000.
Greek, English
"order, beauty, universe"
The cosmos is another name for the universe in English, giving this name a spacier, more scientific feel than the near-identical Cosmo. Additionally, Cosmos is a flower name, making this both…
English surname
"dweller at the cross"
Rare gender-neutral surname, reminiscent of Crosby, a Top 1000 falling star.
Word name; surname from Ó Comhraidhe
Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.
Cyrie is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Cyril, derived from the Greek 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master', which has been used since early…
Daijon is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a creative variation of names like Deon or Dijon, or it could blend elements from multiple naming traditions. As a…
Short form of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
The nickname Davie is very hot right now -- for girls. Most Davies these days are female, but this is still a natural short form of the classic David.
Davud is a masculine name with deep historical roots in several cultures. It is primarily a variant of David, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'beloved.' This particular spelling is most…
