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Tylar is a modern masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Tyler. The original name Tyler comes from an Old English occupational surname meaning 'tile maker' or 'tile layer.' This…
Tylee is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a variant of Tyler, which originated as an English occupational surname meaning "tile maker" or "tile layer." This contemporary spelling adds…
Tyreece is a modern variant of the name Tyrese or Tirese, which itself appears to be a contemporary combination name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name likely combines elements…
Tyrice is a masculine name that emerged in the United States primarily in the 1970s-1990s. It appears to be a variant of names like Tyrese or Tyrus, possibly combining the prefix 'Ty-' (which may…
Basque
"cowherd"
Popular name in Spain's Basque country, thanks to cowboyish meaning, virtually unknown elsewhere.
Turkish surname
"master, craftsman"
Uras is a Turkish surname that may be derived from the Proto-Turkic word ūŕ , referring to a master of their craft.
Uria is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it derives from 'Uriyah' meaning 'flame of God' or 'light of God,' appearing in biblical texts as the name of a Hittite soldier. In…
Russian
"attractive"
Shorter, more palatable form of Vladimir, best known as the surname of French director Roger.
Volvi is an unusual masculine name with likely Yiddish or Hebrew origins. In Yiddish, "volvi" can be connected to "volf" meaning "wolf," possibly making it a diminutive form. Alternatively, it may be…
German, pet form of names such as Waldemar
"to rule"
Its jaunty o-ending makes this name more appealing than most of its Germanic brothers, and we hope we're beyond the constant response to his name being "Where's Waldo?" The weighty reputation of…
Wattson is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins. Historically a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Walter' or 'son of Watt' (a medieval diminutive of Walter), Wattson has…
Waymon is a masculine name of English origin that emerged as a variant of the name Wayne, ultimately derived from Old English words meaning "wagon maker" or "wagon driver." This distinctive name has…
Xzavien appears to be a modern variant spelling of Xavier, a name derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house.' The spelling with 'Xz' creates a distinctive initial sound, while…
American variation of Jansen, Dutch, Native American
"son of Jan; yankee"
Yancy has two separate American origins — first as the Native American term for "Yankee," and second as the Americanized variation of the common Dutch surname Jansen. Jan being the Dutch form of…
Hebrew
"to flow down, descend"
The name from which Jordan arose, Yarden has a nice combination of river imagery and a sound connoting a garden. Like Jordan, used for both sexes.
Botanical name, English
"rough stream"
Highly unusual as a baby name for either gender, Yarrow is an herb that grows wild and has long been used for its medicinal property. It's named for the mythical Achilles, who was said to carry…
Ysidro is the Spanish variant of Isidore, a name with Greek origins meaning "gift of Isis," referring to the Egyptian goddess. This masculine name has historical significance in Spanish-speaking…
Japanese
"gentle person"
An alternative transcription of Yūto, a Japanese name that has a variety of meanings, depending on which kanji combinations are used. Possibilities include: "gentle person", "excellent, superior…
Variation of Zachariah, Hebrew
"the lord has remembered"
A New Testament tax collector was called Zaccheus, the freshest spin on this biblical favorite. And it still gets you to Zac.
Italian word name
"uncle"
Zio is a pet form for names ending with 'zio', such as Maurizio, Marzio and Tiburzio. As a full name in Italian, though it wouldl be like naming your son Uncle Uncle.
