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Russian; Bulgarian, from Hebrew
"told by God"
The Russian and Bulgarian variant of Samuel.
Sanav is a masculine name with roots in Indian culture, particularly popular among Hindu families. While specific etymology varies by region, it generally carries meanings such as 'small' or 'tiny'…
Sanchez is primarily a Spanish surname derived from the given name Sancho, which comes from Latin 'sanctius' meaning 'consecrated'. Though traditionally a family name throughout the Spanish-speaking…
Russian
"grandfather, old man; wise"
Savva is the Russian variant of the Spanish name Sabas. Chekhov used it for a handsome charmer in one of his short stories.
Serjio is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Sergio, which derives from the Roman family name Sergius. The name has Latin roots and possibly Etruscan origins before that. This…
Manding, Fula, Wolof, Serer
"happy, lucky"
Western African variation of Sa'id
Arabic
"the honorable one"
Long associated with Egyptian-born actor/bridge expert Omar Sharif, also a title bestowed on descendants of Muhammad.
German
"victorious peace"
Also spelled Sigfrid, this hefty German name has an appropriately majestic meaning: "victorious peace". Fittingly, a famous bearer was the English World War I poet and pacifist Siegfried Sassoon.…
"victorious protection"
The connection to Freud is a strong one, but this German name has a strong and interesting sound and great nickname potential: Ziggy, Iggy, Sim, Sid...
Italian surname
"stallion; horse breeder"
Actor Sylvester Stallone's iconic surname is beginning to catch the attention of parents having sons, likely owing to the rising in last-names-as-first-names, and because of its cool, stately feel…
Stepan is the Slavic variation of Stephen, a name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' Particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other Eastern…
Tadey is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish communities. It's a variation of Thaddeus (or Tadeus), which derives from the Aramaic word meaning…
Tannen is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from Middle High German words like 'tanne' meaning 'fir tree.' It shares roots with the German surname Tannenbaum, which literally translates…
Literary name
The kind of potential baby name dads use to tease moms.
African, Ethiopian
"he has been seen"
Taye, also used as a short form of Taylor, began to stand on its own with the emergence of actor Taye (born Scott) Diggs.
Tayshaun gained recognition in American naming patterns largely following basketball player Tayshaun Prince's rise to prominence in the early 2000s. The name appears to be a modern creation combining…
Teddie is a masculine name typically used as a diminutive form of Edward, Theodore, or Edmund. This spelling variation adds a playful, affectionate quality to the more common 'Teddy.' The name…
"of the people"
American football player Adam Thielen has put this German surname on the first name list for baby boys in the US. It derives from Old High German thiot "people".
Travin is a masculine name with modern origins, likely developed as a variation of Travis or as a combination of traditional elements like Tra- (as in Tracy) and -vin (as in Kevin or Marvin). The…
Modern Invented
One of the newer inventions, joining Braxton, Paxton, and Daxton.
