By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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German
"with divine protection"
A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm Kiefer.
Araf is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic, it means 'recognition' or 'understanding,' and refers to a place between heaven and hell mentioned in the Quran. In Welsh…
Kurdish
"river and mountain name"
A sharp and interesting Kurdish name derived from the name of a river and mountain in the region.
English word name
"to stand up, to come into being, spring"
An unusual word name, associated with beginnings and, more literally standing up, parents may be using this with the phrase "He has risen" in mind, in reference to Jesus. As such, it makes a…
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
"eagle-tree"
Arvid, a Scandinavian name that's virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top baby names in Sweden . It might make a handsome, unusual choice for a parent in search of an original yet traditional…
English Surname
A novel way to get to the nicknames Ash or Ford
Greek place name
Athens is one of the newer place names, used for both baby boys and girls. The Greek city got its name from Athena, goddess of wisdom and courage.
Arabic
"determined"
Azzam might be open to some "shazam" teasing.
Persian
"victorious, smiting resistance"
A name from Persian mythology, Bahram is a strong option, associated with a Zoroastrian god of war. Subsequently, it has been used as the Persian name for the planet Mars, making this an astronomical…
