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Variation of Luca, Italian
"man from Lucania"
One of the many rising variations of Luca.
Old Norse
"prosperity"
In Norse mythology, Auðr is a male character — son of the night and uncle of Thor. However, even before its mention in the Prose Edda, Auðr was primarily a female name. It survives today as Auður, a…
Ousman is a masculine name primarily used in West African countries, particularly in Gambia, Senegal, and other nations with Muslim populations. It's a variation of Osman or Uthman, derived from…
English word name
"evil spirit; familiar spirit"
Demon is probably best left as an edgy nickname or chosen moniker than put on the birth certificate. Typically associated with evil or familiar spirits, it could also be considered an Ancient Greek…
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.
French
"God is gracious + man from Lucania"
An example of the traditional French/Catholic style of double names starting with Jean: in this case, two Gospel writers. Star Trek , Captain Jean-Luc Picard is from 24th-century France, where the…
Modern invented name
Kiari is the birth name of rapper Offset, who passed on this attractive name to his daughter as her middle. Indeed, it resembles several more established names associated with both genders, from…
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Masculine name in the Choctaw tradition.
Hebrew
"My God is my light"
This appealing Hebrew name is heard in Israel, and would fit in well with all the popular El-starting names for boys , such as Elliot and Ellery. It was given to just five American boys in 2015. Also…
Irish Gaelic
"man of smoke; man of god"
The meaning of this rare Irish name is not fully known. It may mean "man of god", or else derive from an element meaning "smoke". In Irish mythology, this was the name of a warrior who was killed by…
Arabic
"most beautiful"
Ahsan is a superlative variation of Hasan, which means "beautiful." Hasan is an important name in Muslim culture, as it is the name of the Prophet Muhammed's martyred grandson.
English word name from Latin
"brave"
While still very rare, the name Valiant was given to six baby boys in the US last year. And it's an inspiring choice.
Galician diminutive of Henrique, Portuguese
"estate ruler"
With names like Henry, Henrik, and Enzo rising up the charts, it's about time parents discover Henzo. It's a short form of Henrique traditionally used in Galicia, Spain, but some may be familiar with…
Hungarian, meaning unknown
Notably the name of a Magyar leader, and now a county in Hungary.
Jaylyn is a masculine name with modern American origins, though it's also used for girls. Created as a contemporary blend name, it combines elements of popular names like Jay, Jayden, and Lynn. The…
Irish
"red-haired"
Ruadhan (sometimes spelt with a fada: Ruadhán) is a fashionable name in its native Ireland. Borne one of the Twelve Irish Apostles, it originated as a diminutive of Ruadh, meaning "red-haired". It…
Variation of Azriel, Hebrew
"God is my help"
A variation of Azriel, which could get you to nicknames Ezri and Ezra. More than 80 boys were given the name in a recent count.
Turkish, Arabic
"noble, aristocratic; pure-bred, original; evening"
Popular in Turkey (where it is written as Asil, with the dotted i) but used in Pakistan, Egypt, Israel, India, and beyond, Asil is a unisex Arabic name with a number of different meanings, depending…
Hungarian variation of Adam, Hebrew
"son of the red earth"
Macen is a contemporary masculine name that has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It functions as a modern variant spelling of Mason, which originated as an English…
