By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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English
"dweller near the ash tree meadow"
It may have peaked at #1 for girls in 1991 and 1992 in the US, but Ashley actually has a long history as a male given name, as evidenced by the sensitive Ashley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind . It's…
Hungarian, variant of Alexander
"defending men"
Despite a possible pronunciation problem, a pleasant, unusual choice. Sandor Clegane (nicknamed The Hound) is a major character on Game of Thrones.
Eneas is a masculine name that represents the Spanish and Portuguese form of Aeneas, the legendary Trojan hero featured in Virgil's epic poem 'The Aeneid.' The name has ancient Greek origins,…
Abia is a masculine name with ancient biblical and historical roots. It appears in the Bible as the name of several figures, including King Abijah of Judah, as Abia is the Latin form of the Hebrew…
Hebrew
"lion"
Aryeh, which can also be spelled Arye or Arieh, is a Biblical name sometimes heard in modern Israel. In the US, this is the most popular spelling by far, given to 100 boys last year. But the girls'…
Sanskrit
"noble"
A venerable boys' name in Persian and South Asian cultures that is increasingly used for girls in most parts of the world, thanks largely to the popularity of Game of Thrones character Arya Stark. In…
Scottish and English diminutive of Alexander
A sweet Scottish short form of Alexander which is feeling newly appealing now the era of Sandra is far behind us. Sandy would also work well as a nickname for a child with pale red or dark blond hair.
Greek
"the praised one"
In Greek and Roman mythology, Aeneas was the legendary son of Venus (or Aphrodite) who was the hero of Troy and Rome. Appearing in the Aeneid by the poet Virgil, he goes on to found the Roman state…
Arvy is a charming masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a diminutive of names like Arvid (of Norse origin meaning 'eagle tree') or Arthur (Celtic, meaning 'bear' or…
Alik is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic countries, it functions as a diminutive of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people." In Jewish communities, it may serve as a…
Variation of Arvin, German
"friend of the people"
As a male name, Arven is a variation of the friendly German Arvin. The feminine Arven is the Hungarian form of Arwen, the Tolkien princess in Lord of the Rings . Arven is also a male character in the…
Arvind is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, derived from the word 'aravinda' meaning 'lotus.' In Hindu tradition, the lotus flower holds deep spiritual significance as a symbol of purity,…
Aleks is a masculine name representing a streamlined, modernized spelling of Alexander, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender of the people.' This simplified variant is particularly…
Aegeus is a masculine name with deep roots in Greek mythology. It belonged to the legendary king of Athens who was the father of the hero Theseus. The name likely derives from the Greek word 'aix'…
"God is my father"
Abiah is a gentle, rarely used Old Testament name belonging to Samuel's second son. This makes a good choice for the parent who wants a traditional biblical name that is not overly familiar.
Aahron is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Aaron, one of the most enduring biblical names. The original Hebrew name (אַהֲרֹן) refers to Moses's brother, the first High…
Finnish
"wave"
The last name of Finnish moderne designer/architect makes an original, creative choice with an unexpected water-related meaning.
German
This name's popularity peaked in the 1930s in the mid 600s - but we think it is time for a reconsideration. Arvin feels more modern than similar names like Marvin and Alvin. It also boasts a…
Arvie is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a diminutive of Arvin (friend of the people), Arvid (eagle tree), or Harvey (battle worthy). The name has Anglo-Saxon and…
Olek is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Polish culture. It functions as a diminutive or nickname for Aleksander (Alexander), creating a friendly, approachable alternative to the…
