By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"soul"
A rising vintage sweetheart for girls and a fresh new possibility for boys, following the likes of Nova. As a feminine name, it first became fashionable in England following the Battle of Alma –…
Word name
"heavy object used to moor a ship; provide with a solid foundation"
Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability, currently given to a small handful of boys in the US each year.
Icelandic
"snowshoe, ski"
Similar to Andrew, but with a refreshingly different origin and meaning, Andri is a charming Icelandic name, derived from an old word for "ski", "skier", or "snowshoe", making it a wonderfully,…
Antwane appears to be a phonetic variant of Antoine or Antwan, which are themselves Americanized forms of the French name Antoine. Antoine traces back to the Roman family name Antonius, popularized…
Anuar is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from "Anwar" which means "brighter," "more luminous," or "lights." The name appears across multiple Islamic cultures, including Arabic,…
Ardin is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Arden, meaning 'eagle' or 'ardent', suggesting strength and passion. Alternatively, it could be a…
Arek is a masculine name with roots in several cultures. Primarily of Armenian origin, it means 'sun' or 'solar,' connecting to themes of light and warmth. The name also appears in Polish communities…
Finnish
This airy Finnish and Swedish name may derive either from Greek "aura" (breath; breeze), or from Old Norse "aurr" (earth; clay).
Celtic
"gold"
An unusual name for a child with golden hair. Auron is a Welsh female name with the same meaning.
Axil is a rare masculine name that draws from botanical terminology, where an 'axil' is the angle between a leaf and stem where buds form. This scientific origin gives the name an intellectual,…
Variation of Ezra, Hebrew
"help"
Azur is a mixed up form of Ezra, a Biblical name attached to a handful of minor characters. This strong, simple name was given to 11 baby boys in the US last year.
Turkish
"peace"
Baris has the advantage of sounding familiar but being rare and unusual. The peaceful meaning is another plus.
English
"bare hillside"
A friendly sounding surname name reminiscent of the increasingly popular Marlow and Harlow. British musician Gary Barlow is a notable namesake.
English word name
"signal light"
A word name with an appealing and illuminating meaning.
German
"bear"
Benno is a cool name in its own right -- there was a tenth century Saint Benno -- though it is also used as a lively nickname for Benjamin. Saint Benno of Meissen is the patron saint of anglers and…
Old English
"bee wolf"
This ancient name is that of the hero of the epic Beowulf , which is thought to be the oldest-ever poem in English lit written in the vernacular. J. R. R. Tolkien used the poem as one of his…
Short form of any name that ends in -berto
To the Anglo ear, Beto may not make sense as a short form of Gilberto, Roberto, or Alberto. But it is, and the o-ending makes is friendly, sleek, and modern.
Bulgarian
"battle"
Boyan — also spelled Bojan — could be a unique pathway to the hip nickname Bo. Boyan also doubles as a Saint name.
Brendyn represents a modern spelling variation of Brendan, a name with Irish origins. The traditional Brendan derives from the Gaelic name Bréanainn, associated with St. Brendan the Navigator, a…
Anglo-Saxon, Brythonic
"battle, wise warrior"
An ancient name with poetic and mystical qualities, Caedmon was borne by a 7th-century poet, notable for being the first English poet to have their name recorded. Caedmon appears in the 8th-century…
