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Scottish
"green river, sea friend"
It might be surprising to know that this name originated as a Scottish place and surname name, as in Washington Irving. It became a popular choice for first-generation Jewish-American boys, such as…
Spelling variation of Isaiah
Attempts to modernize traditional Isaiah has led to this overly creative spelling.
Modern invented name
This name, which entered the US popularity list in 2000, is a creative mix of Jay plus Savion, as in the dancer, Savion Glover.
Spelling variation of Mekhi
Lagging about 400 slots behind the original.
Marlin is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. It derives primarily from English surname traditions, originally denoting someone who lived near a small lake (mere) or possibly from…
Xavion is a modern variant of the name Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "new house." The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early…
Asael is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the elements 'asah' meaning 'made' and 'el' meaning 'God' - thus translating to 'made by God' or 'God has created.' In the Bible, Asael…
English
"old friend"
The poetic, soft-spoken Auden has recently started to be considered as a first name option, used for both sexes, appreciated for its pleasing sound as well as its link to the distinguished modern…
Short form of Donald, Scottish
"proud chief"
Infantilizing short form best reserved for toddlers and younger.
Arabic
"faith"
One of the most famous Arabic names, Iman is a gender-neutral choice fairly evenly balanced in the US given last year to 110 girls and 80 baby boys. Another spelling popular in some countries is Eman.
Kasyn is a modern masculine name that has emerged in recent decades as part of the trend toward unique spellings and contemporary-sounding names. It likely developed as a variant of Casey or possibly…
Klayton is a masculine name that represents a modern, stylized spelling of Clayton. The original name Clayton derives from an English surname meaning 'settlement made of clay' or 'town near clay.'…
Spelling variation of Cody, English
"helpful, pillow"
The Kodi respelling of early 90s favorite gender neutral name Cody might have gone unnoticed were it not for Australian actor Kodi Smit-McPhee, star of Jane Campion's Power of the Dog .
"attainer, winner, brave"
Currently in the UK Top 1000, Nayel is an Arabic name with a powerful meaning, that can also be transcribed as Nail, Naail, and Nael.
Spanish, diminutive of Ricardo
"dominant ruler"
Consider this short form for your little Richard.
Indian
"part of God"
Intriguing Indian name on the rise.
"aristocracy"
A distinctive surname that, despite its meaning, has a cowboy swagger, a la Autry.
English word, virtue name
"honor"
A classic virtue name for girls stretching back to the Pilgrim times, in more recent years, Honor has become one of the unisex baby names with a near-even gender split. Rarely used on boys before the…
Jaylon is a modern American name that appears to have emerged in the 1980s and gained increased popularity through the 1990s and 2000s. Its structure suggests it may have developed as a blend of the…
Variation of Josiah and Jesse
Combining two established names into one original new one is one route parents go in their search for unique baby names .
