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Jaquan is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. The name appears to combine elements of the popular prefix 'Ja-' (found in names like Jamal and…
Diminutive of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
This spelling of the traditional nickname for John is a bit more feminine than Johnny, based on the fashion at the turn of the 20th century to use boyish diminutives ending in -ie for girls.
Kekoa is a masculine Hawaiian name carrying powerful meaning and cultural significance. It translates to 'the warrior' or 'the brave one,' embodying qualities of courage, strength, and valor highly…
Melo is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek, it relates to 'melos' meaning 'song' or 'melody,' giving it musical connotations. In some Portuguese and Spanish-speaking…
Variation of Nathan, Hebrew
"given"
For jet-setting parents or those with many cultural backgrounds, a name that is workable across various languages is often a priority. Natan is a great option, as it is a familiar name in many…
English
"land beside the road"
Way out.
Avion is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. Most directly, it connects to the French word 'avion' meaning 'airplane' or 'aircraft,' giving it associations with flight,…
Caison is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It appears to be a contemporary variation of names like Carson, Mason, or Kayson,…
Modern invented name
May tagalong after fast-rising cousin Jaxon.
Sanskrit
"pole star; fixed, immovable"
More commonly seen in the form Dhruv, Dhruva is another intriguing Indian boy's name referring the pole star in astrology.
"sacred hill"
Popular in the 1920s, Eldon is a retro name that's waiting to be rediscovered. It has a similar placename/surname appeal to current Top 1000 names Alden and Holden. Several towns in the US and UK…
Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias
"Yahweh is God"
Eliott is a masculine name representing a variation of Elliott, which originated as an English surname derived from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'my God is Jehovah' or 'the Lord is my God.' This…
"from the old town"
Elton is an unassuming, lesser-used place name belonging to several towns in the British Isles, the US and Canada, and even a lake in Russia. The singer Elton John gives it a bit of extra pizzazz.
Enoc is a masculine name with ancient biblical roots, representing a variation of Enoch. In Hebrew, the name means 'dedicated' or 'initiated.' In the Bible, Enoch was a righteous man who 'walked with…
"heath town"
Heston gained recognition as a first name partly through association with American actor Charlton Heston, famous for his roles in epic films like 'The Ten Commandments' and 'Ben-Hur.' Heston…
Greek, from Hebrew
The Greek form of Elijah.
"driftwood"
Marlow is a suave, unusual surname-name that was chosen by Celine designer Phoebe Philo for her older son. This is a name with many spellings and many difference in gender identity. Marlowe is…
English rank of nobleman between duke and count
Part of the name nobility that includes Prince, Earl, and Duke -- though none of these guys are very classy.
Arabic
"benevolent"
Could present pronunciation problems.
French place-name
The first famous Paris was a mythological prince of incredible beauty. The most recent was media darling Paris Hilton, inspirer of a generation of baby-girl namesakes. But since Pierce Brosnan and…
