By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Nahuatl, Aztec
"moon"
This was the name of the Aztec god (or goddess) of the moon, which has only ever appeared on the US list for girls but would make for a cool boy name too, especially for those who would like to honor…
Waseem is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "handsome" or "elegant." It is derived from the Arabic word "wasim" which refers to physical beauty and attractive qualities. Popular throughout…
English
"someone who lives in a hollow; strong and hearty"
This name projects a sense of well-being, as in "hale and hearty", while also having a nature-adjacent meaning, referring to someone who lives near a hollow, a nook, or a remote area of land. Rhyming…
Maori
"tiger"
A strong Māori nature name, famously borne by director Taika Waititi, who is of Māori descent.
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Virle is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may derive from Latin roots related to 'virilis' meaning 'manly' or 'virile', or possibly represent a shortened form of longer names. The…
Weslee is a modern spelling variation of Wesley, a masculine name with English origins meaning "western meadow" or "western clearing." This contemporary spelling gives the traditional name a fresh…
Kaidence is a modern, musical name that represents a creative spelling of 'cadence,' which refers to a rhythmic flow or sequence. Originally emerging as a feminine name, Kaidence has crossed gender…
Turkish
"blue"
Mavi is used for both boys and girls in its native Turkey, where it has a colorful and vivid air and would be pronounced as MAH-vee. In the US, however, it currently leans more feminine, additionally…
Treye is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Trey. The name Trey traditionally derives from the word meaning 'three' or 'third,' often given to a son who is the third in…
Ilihia is a feminine Hawaiian name with deep cultural roots and beautiful significance. In Hawaiian, it can mean 'captivating,' 'awestruck,' or 'filled with wonder.' The name embodies the sense of…
Basque "afternoon, dusk"
"afternoon, dusk"
A rare thing, a name meaning "afternoon": most time-of-day names refer to morning or night. This Basque name is virtually unknown in English-speaking parts, but has a pleasingly European sound, like…
Hebrew
"wolf"
Sharp and sleek, it refers to Benjamin being compared to a wolf in Genesis.
English, Irish
"morning, tomorrow; descendent of Murchadha; sea battle"
Solemn yet hopeful, Morrow doubles up as a surname-style choice and as a word name. Sharing sounds with Marlowe, Milo, and Morris, it has been used occasionally since the 20th century. As a surname,…
Józef is the Polish form of Joseph, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' This masculine name has been popular throughout Poland's history, carried by…
Greek, Romanian and Russian variation of Joseph
"Jehovah increases"
Ayoub is a masculine name with Arabic origins, being the Arabic form of Job (from the Hebrew Iyyov). The name means 'returning' or 'repentant' and is associated with the biblical and Quranic prophet…
Yoruba
"lift up, elevate"
Occasionally found in the Anglicized Benga spelling, this strong Yoruba name is a popular choice in Nigeria. American actor Gbenga Akinnagbe was born Olugbenga, which is a longer form of the name,…
Arabic
"generous, benefit, advantage"
Both a surname and a given name in Arabic, Fayad is a strong option which works well internationally.
English, country name
The smallest Scandinavian country, Denmark has a reputation today as one of the happiest countries in the world — would you expect anything less from the land of hygge (and Lego)? With parents using…
