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Diminutive of Alfred, English
"wise counselor"
Alfie is a Top 20 name throughout the British Isles, where retro nickname names are mega-popular, but it hasn't really been picked up in the US yet, given to around 70 boys in a recent year.…
Aylan is a masculine name with Middle Eastern origins, found particularly in Turkish, Kurdish, and Arabic cultures. The name can have varying meanings depending on cultural context, including…
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
With the increasing popularity of Cameron, we've seen more and more creative spellings—including this one, which may be influenced by rapper Cam'ron. It rose up the US charts during the 90s, however…
Dezmond is a masculine name representing a modern spelling variation of Desmond. The original name has Irish origins, derived from 'Deas-mumhan' meaning 'South Munster,' referring to a region in…
Farhan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' Popular throughout the Muslim world, including the Middle East, South Asia, and Muslim communities globally, it carries…
Urdu, Arabic
"lion, brave"
Cool, bright, and tough, Haider is the Urdu form of the Arabic name Haidar (or Haydar). Notably the nickname of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Shia Imam, it…
Hernán is a masculine Spanish name derived from the Germanic name Ferdinand, meaning 'bold voyager' or 'brave journey'. It gained significant prominence in Spanish-speaking countries through the…
English
"meadow of the hunter"
Huntley was best known as Brinkley's fellow news anchor back in the 60s and 70s, while in the UK, it might still be linked to a high profile murder case. Nevertheless, this surname style choice feels…
Invented variation of Jamal
"beauty"
An attractive twist on an Arabic classic, with further twists being Zamari, Jamari, and Jamarion. It was a popular choice from the 70s onwards in the US but has fallen out of favor in recent years,…
Hawaiian variation of John
"God is gracious"
Keoni is one of the lesser-used international forms of John, but it has an on-trend sound that many parents may find appealing, perhaps as an alternative honor name. As well as Hawaii, it is also…
Variation of Marco, Spanish form of Mark
"warlike"
Marko is one of the many names derived from Mars, the god of war. Marco is the more usual Spanish form but Marko is a variation used in Spain along with Russia, Ukraine, and several Slavic countries.
Modern Invented
"my heir"
This play on the phrase "My heir" is climbing quickly, and was the fastest-rising boy name outside of the Top 1000 in 2022 — given to 74 baby boys, compared to 10 in 2021. This fits in with the…
Hindi
"new"
Naveem, which is also spelled Navim, is a traditional Arabic name that also has the sheen of modernity. It was introduced to a wider audience via Prince Naveen, the charming (if opportunistic),…
Hebrew
"servant of God"
This quirky Old Testament name has potential, as parents are digging deeper into the Bible to find names for their children. It has also been used as a nickname for Obediah. In the Old Testament,…
Arabic,"rock, bright, clear, sunny day"
"rock, bright, clear, sunny day"
A name with two nature meanings and borne by a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Safwan was a fast rising name in the UK in 2023.
Modern invented name
A mix-and-match unisex name inspired by Taylor.
Variation of Hakeem, Arabic
"judicious"
This variation of one of the 99 attributes of Allah was used for the hero of Coming to America .
Greek, first letter of the alphabet
Over 50 baby boys were named Alpha last year, along with eight baby girls. Expect a lifetime of "alpha male" jokes, which could prove daunting or confidence-building for your own little Alpha.
Aren is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings across different cultures. In Armenian, it means 'eagle,' symbolizing strength and vision. It can also be a variation of Aaron, derived…
Japanese
"shallow well"
A Japanese surname that has been gathering momentum as a given name in the US, Asai means "shallow well". Chosen for more than 40 boys in a recent year, it is seven times more popular than it was a…
