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Irish, variant of Diarmaid/Dermot
"without injunction, without envy"
Kermit was a Top 500 name until the 1960s, not coincidentally the decade in which Kermit the Frog made it a one-person (well, one-frog) name. Derived from the Irish surname Mac Diamada, itself from…
Kevyn is a masculine name representing a stylistic variation of Kevin, which originates from Irish Gaelic and means 'handsome' or 'gentle birth.' This alternative spelling emerged in the late 20th…
Keyren is a contemporary masculine name with an innovative sound and modern appeal. It appears to be a creative variation that might draw from elements like the prefix 'Key-' (suggesting importance…
Keyshaun is a masculine name that appears to be a modern construction combining elements of different naming traditions. The name likely emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. The…
Khalel is a masculine name with Arabic and Middle Eastern origins. The name likely derives from Arabic roots and may be related to names like Khalil, which means 'friend' or 'beloved.' Khalel has a…
German
"barrel maker; pine"
Kiefer is a strong occupational surname associated with "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, but one that could well join the other 'er' surnames currently in favor. Keifer is a German surname transferred to…
Killion is a rare masculine name with Irish Gaelic origins. It's believed to be a variant of Kilian (or Cillian), derived from the Gaelic 'ceallach' meaning 'war' or 'strife,' or possibly 'church' in…
Welsh
"warrior chief"
Now that Kimberly is no longer one of the top girl names, Kim or long form Kimball feel more gender neutral.
Kiowa, Native American
"principal people"
The Kiowa People are an Indigenous American tribe of the Great Plains. The exact derivation of their name has been lost, but most scholars agree it means "principal people." The Kiowa People have…
Kiva is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Hopi Native American culture, it refers to a sacred underground chamber used for religious ceremonies, representing…
Hebrew
"gleaming"
An unusual, sensitive, and gently attractive Hebrew name.
Akan
"Born on a Sunday"
The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this…
Larenz is a modern variation of the classical name Lawrence, which derives from Latin 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' (an ancient Roman city) or associated with laurel leaves, symbols of…
Leandros is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the name Leander, which comes from the Greek elements 'leon' meaning 'lion' and 'andros' meaning 'man', thus translating to 'lion man' or…
Lennyn is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of the more common Lennon or Lenin. It likely draws from the same Irish roots as Lennon, meaning 'lover' or 'sweetheart,' with the…
Italian
"lion"
Italian variation of Leon.
Liban is a masculine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Somali culture, where it is most prominently used, Liban relates to concepts of prosperity and well-being. The name also appears…
Logen is a masculine name that likely emerged as a variant spelling of Logan, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'little hollow' in Scottish Gaelic. This…
English and Scottish surname
"from Laurentum"
This artistic surname name derives from a diminutive of Laurence/Lawrence, and was famously borne by the English painter LS Lowry. Country singer Sam Hunt and his wife Hannah have a son named Lowry…
Italian surname
"from Lucca"
Lucchese is a luxury cowboy boot company that was founded in San Antonio by the Lucchese brothers. The Luccheses were Sicilian immigrants, but their surname originally denoted someone from Lucca, a…
