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Zeldris is a demon character — also known as the Prince of Darkness — on the anime series Nanatsu no Taizai (or The Seven Deadly Sins ). His name debuted on the American charts in 2021, when it was…
English or German Jewish surname
"place where yew trees grow; Levite"
As Levi becomes more common, we're noticing parents turn to more creative alternatives and Levitt is one such option. Similar in sound to the aforementioned Biblical name, it may also appeal to those…
Diminutive of Raimond, Estonian
"wise-protector; fury"
A cool and accessible Estonian name that feels very fresh in the English-speaking world. Raivo is likely a short form of Raimond, the Estonian translation of Raymond, but some sources claim it…
Arabic
"handsome, beautifier"
Traditionally spelled as Zayyan, this concise spelling variant is more popular in the English speaking world. Similar in sound and in meaning to the popular, international-feeling Zayn, it ranks in…
Cheskel is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, primarily used in Jewish communities. It's a variation of Yechezkel (Hebrew for Ezekiel), which means 'God will strengthen' or 'God strengthens.'…
"charitable, good, beneficent"
Following the birth of Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid's daughter Khai in 2020, Kh- names have been getting more attention. Khairi is a powerful possibility with an on-trend sound, derived from the Arabic…
Italian variation of Livius, Latin
"envious"
This Italian version of the ancient Roman Livius, with an unenviable meaning, is popular in France and make a fresh spin on Oliver or Levi. In the US, this is a very rare name -- it was given to only…
Diminutive of Adrian or Hindi
"stone, mountain"
While Adri is an Indian male name, it is more often heard throughout Europe as a diminutive of Adrian in its many forms. Pronunciation might be ay-dree or ah-dree, depending on the pronunciation of…
Portuguese
"lily"
Derived from the Latin lilium , Lírio is a unisex floral name which was used for a witch character in the cult 1996 horror film The Craft .
French, diminutive of names ending in -naël
"gift of God; blessed and generous"
The traditional French spelling of Nael, Naël is a French diminutive of names ending in -nael, though in recent years, it has risen up the charts as a standalone choice. A Top 20 name in France, it…
Fula, African
"sheikh"
Sekou, also written as Sékou, is a given name as well as a title synonymous with the Arabic Sheikh . It comes from the Fula language of West Africa, and is widely used among the Fula people.
"claw"
Zuben el Hakrabi (literally "claws of the scorpion") is the traditional name for Gamma Librae, a star system in the constellation of Libra but previously considered part of Scorpio. A rare option as…
English word name
"fort"
This evocative word name conjures up royalty, drawbridges, and medieval chain mail knights. The word castle was derived from the Latin castellum , meaning "fortified place." Castle was first recorded…
Estonian variation of Theodoric, German
"people's ruler"
An old Estonian cognate of Theodoric. The common nickname is TIit, so probably best avoided in the US.
Japanese
"second butterfly"
Ethereal Japanese boy name.
Aarvik is a rare masculine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly from Norway. The name likely derives from Norwegian elements, possibly combining 'aar' (year) with 'vik' (bay or inlet). As a…
Greek
"very long time, eternity"
In Greek mythology this was an alternative name of the god Chronos, also used in English and a good candidate for baby name usage due to its good meaning and name-like sound.
Kupaa is a masculine Hawaiian name rich with cultural significance. In Hawaiian, it means "steadfast," "firm," or "standing strong," embodying qualities of resilience and stability. The name reflects…
