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Deandrae is a masculine name that appears to combine elements of 'De-' or 'Dean' with '-andre' or '-andrae.' The 'Andre' component derives from the Greek 'Andreas,' meaning 'manly' or 'brave,'…
Variation of Delmar, Spanish
"of the sea"
Delmer is kind of a smoosh of two dated names, Delmar and Elmer, that does not improve on either. While Elmer is making a return as a Geek Chic name, Delmar was given to only 14 baby boys last year…
Demetre is a masculine name of Greek origin, a variant of Demetrius, which derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. This name carries connotations of fertility and…
English word name
"evil spirit; familiar spirit"
Demon is probably best left as an edgy nickname or chosen moniker than put on the birth certificate. Typically associated with evil or familiar spirits, it could also be considered an Ancient Greek…
Derrek is a variant spelling of Derek, which originated from the Old German name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' This alternative spelling adds a unique touch while maintaining the strong,…
Derron is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of Darren or Deron. It likely shares its origins with Darren, which comes from the Gaelic surname Ó Dairinín, meaning 'descendant of…
Flemish
"blond"
Vintage surname that's fallen out of use, but perhaps deserves a revival.
Greek
"sunset"
The name generally given to the "Good Thief" at the crucifixion of Jesus, although he was not actually named in the New Testament. The name Dismas first appeared in the 4th-century Gospel of…
Romani
"I awake"
Django — the D is silent as most everyone now knows — the nickname of the great Belgian-born jazz guitarist Django (originally Jean Baptiste) Reinhardt, makes a dynamic musical choice for…
German
Bavarian and Austrian form of the German surname Dressler, meaning "turner". Draxler was a new addition to the extended US list in 2017, likely inspired by German soccer star Julian Draxler.
English
"dry valley"
Underused literary name (as in the poet John) with a -den ending that's very much in style.
"wealthy man's estate"
Besides having an unappealing sound, has long been identified with a much-mocked Ford car model; use of this name is now restricted to the Ford family.
Eldrick is a masculine name of Old English origin, composed of elements meaning 'old' or 'wise' and 'ruler' or 'power.' Though relatively uncommon, the name gained significant recognition through…
Elex is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variant of Alex or Alexander, offering a distinctive spelling while maintaining familiar pronunciation.…
Emett is a masculine name with Germanic origins, considered a variant spelling of Emmett. The name ultimately derives from elements meaning 'universal' or 'truth'. This less common spelling offers a…
German and Frisian
"eagle"
Popular in northern Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavian countries, Enno derives from names containing the element 'arn' meaning 'eagle.' In East Frisian tradition, Enno was a name borne by…
Turkish and Uzbek
"free, independent"
Erkin is an Uzbek vocabulary word from Old Turkic, and is widely used as a unisex name in Turkey. In English-speaking countries, it is unknown but straightforward and with a great meaning.
Esco is a unique masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names beginning with 'Es-' such as Esmond or Escobar, or derive from place names like Esco, Spain. Another…
Finnish variation of Asketill, Norse
"helmet of God"
Cool Finnish name ripe for import.
Esten is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Old English origins. It may be derived from the Old Norse name Eysteinn, combining elements meaning 'island' and 'stone,' symbolizing strength and…