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Irish
"slender and fair"
Keelan is the Anglicized, phonetic form of the more traditionally-spelled Caelan, also in use. While this name is said by many sources to be unisex, in practice in modern Ireland it is only given to…
"dark, dark-haired"
An Irish county name almost exclusively used for girls now. Kerrigan would be a more modern and masculine choice.
Maksim is a masculine name of Slavic origin, representing the Eastern European form of Maximus, derived from Latin meaning 'greatest' or 'largest.' Particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus,…
Marvens is a distinctive masculine name with probable Haitian Creole origins, particularly popular among Haitian communities and diaspora. The name appears to be a modern variation that may derive…
Finnish, from Hebrew
"who is like God?"
Cute Finnish version of Michael.
Saleh is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 's-l-h' meaning 'righteousness,' 'goodness,' or 'piety.' It carries significant religious importance in Islam as Saleh (صالح) was the…
Greek
"hunter"
Theron is best known these days as the surname of actress Charlize, but it does have a long history as a first name, ranking in the Top 500 in the early part of the 20th century and only dropping out…
Yosiah is a masculine name representing a modern variation of Josiah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God supports' or 'God heals.' The substitution of 'Y' for 'J' reflects both transliteration…
Sanskrit, Hindi
"young king, prince"
Yuvraj is one of the many longer forms of the popular Indian name Raj. Yuvraj Singh is a professional Indian cricket player.
Modern invented name
An even more modern spin on the likes of Axton, Paxton and Daxton, with that sharp Z initial.
Zaydan is a modern masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'zāda' meaning 'to increase' or 'to grow'. The name carries connotations of progress, abundance, and prosperity. While traditional…
Advait is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "unique," "without duality," or "one without a second." The name derives from Indian philosophy, particularly Advaita Vedanta, which teaches the…
Sanskrit
"noble"
A venerable boys' name in Persian and South Asian cultures that is increasingly used for girls in most parts of the world, thanks largely to the popularity of Game of Thrones character Arya Stark. In…
Asiel is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots, appearing in Hebrew traditions as well as in Spanish-speaking communities. The name may derive from Hebrew elements meaning 'created by God' or…
English surname
"by the clearing"
A less political spelling of the English surname Atlee or Attlee, borne by midcentury British prime minister Clement Attlee, this surname style name was a surprise new edition to the England and…
German
"farmer, tiller of the soil"
A surname name with an occupational background, but although it derives from the German language it is not used as a first name there as it has pejorative connotations – sometimes used as slag for an…
Latin
"angel of Saturday"
This name of the archangel who protects those born under the sign of Capricorn is one of the most attractive and distinctive December baby names or January baby names . Cassiel is a little-known…
Variant of Damian
Two Latino men have put this Damian variant on the map in the last decade: Brazilian MMA champ Demian Maia and Oscar-nominated actor Demian Bichir.
Hebrew
"tree"
When given the French pronunciation (ay-LAN), has a great deal of esprit and élan.
"God is father"
Prince of the tribe of Zebulon in the Exodus, everyone will misunderstand this as Elias, with a stuffed nose.
