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Old Norse
"curly hair"
A forgotten Old Norse name that today exists in the form of Kári.
Manvik is a modern masculine name of Indian origin, particularly popular in Hindu communities. It likely combines elements from Sanskrit, possibly 'man' (mind, heart, or thinking) and 'vik' (a suffix…
English
"sincere"
Alternative spelling of Sincere
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…
Slovene, Silesian
"victory protector"
A cool Slavic short form of Sigmund, properly spelt Žiga in Slovene.
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Name bestowed upon Choctaw men.
Giaco is a charming masculine name of Italian origin, serving as a diminutive form of Giacomo, which is the Italian equivalent of James. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov…
Elaísar is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Hebrew or Arabic linguistic traditions. It bears resemblance to biblical names like Eleazar (meaning 'God has helped') or…
Masyn is a contemporary masculine name representing a modern spelling variation of Mason. This trendy alternative spelling maintains the same pronunciation while offering a distinctive appearance…
Arabic
"good friend, converser at night"
A little-known Sam name with a lovely evocative meaning.
Occupational name from French
"warden"
A masculine name in Choctaw culture. In English, it resembles the feminine name Hallie.
Kenlin is a modern masculine name that exemplifies the trend of blended or invented names that has gained popularity since the late 20th century. It may be a combination of Kenneth (of Scottish and…
Persian or Arabic
"long night; era"
A common name in the Muslim community, where it may be a Persian name or a variation of Ayan, a name with a timely meaning.
"poisonous plant"
A rare and bewitching nature name, belonging to a poisonous plant also known as devil's bread or poison parsley.
Irish
"nobleman"
Irish spelling of Paddy, the traditional short form of Pádraig (Patrick) that was so common once upon a time that it became a byname for an Irishman. Páidí is gaining in popularity in Ireland once…
Ukrainian variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
Alutiiq, Native American
"island"
It's a bear, it's an island, it's (almost) a camera. It's starting to catch some parents' eyes as a wild, adventurous name. The largest proportion of boys named Kodiak is in Washington State.
Hebrew
"fountain, going forth"
Moza is a Biblical name used for two figures, one a son of Zimri, the fifth king of Israel, and the other the son of Caleb and a concubine. This simple but rare name is pronounced with a long o and a…
Invented name
"cilantro"
Though it appears as if it could be Irish, Cilan is an invented name from the Pokemon universe, derived directly from the word "cilantro."
