By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Sarazen is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the medieval term 'Saracen,' historically used by Europeans to refer to Arab Muslims during the Crusades…
McCormac is a masculine given name derived from the Irish surname meaning "son of Cormac." The original Gaelic name Cormac translates to "charioteer" or "son of defilement." As a first name, McCormac…
This is the sort of name a four-year-old would make up for himself.
Savarin is a sophisticated masculine name that likely derives from the famous French dessert 'Savarin cake,' named after Brillat-Savarin, an 18th-century French gastronome and writer. The name…
Parappa is an unusual masculine name that gained recognition through the popular 1996 PlayStation video game 'PaRappa the Rapper.' Of Japanese origin, it was created specifically for the game…
Melilot is an unusual masculine name with botanical origins, derived from the sweet clover plant (Melilotus). The name has a delicate, nature-inspired quality that aligns with the growing trend of…
Irish
"son of Diarmaid"
McDermott is a common Irish surname that means, as all Mc or Mac names do, "son of" --then Dermott or Dermot, which is an Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Diarmaid. The legendary Diarmaid was the…
Zafiro is a masculine name derived from the Spanish word for 'sapphire,' referring to the blue precious gemstone. The name carries connotations of luxury, beauty, and rarity. In various cultures,…
Cyriac is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Kyriakos' meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord'. This name has deep Christian roots, particularly associated with Saint Cyriac,…
Italian
"good luck"
The name of prize-winning American architect Robert Venturi would make a somewhat awkward first.
Camerron is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Cameron, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'cam sròn' meaning 'crooked nose' or 'wry nose.' This…
Modern invented name
Majora's Mask was the title of a lauded Nintendo 64 game in the Legend of Zelda series, in which Majora was the main villain. The character's name was reportedly coined by the game's art director,…
Camaron is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Cameron, which originated as a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" or "crooked river." This spelling variation adds a subtle…
Arabic
"commander"
Related to Amir and Amira, an antiquated name that holds some modern appeal.
Diminutive of Frank
"free man"
Frank is cool again. Frankie is cute. But frankly, Frankito is a couple of diminutives too many.
Romanian
"black"
In Shakespeare's The Tempest , Caliban is the name of the deformed son of a witch: not the greatest literary reference for a child. But Caliban does have an appealing international-yet-accessible…
Camerin is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Cameron, which originated as a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'crooked hill.' This alternative spelling maintains the…
Loriot is an unusual masculine name with French origins. In French, 'loriot' refers to the golden oriole bird, known for its bright yellow plumage and melodious song. As a personal name, Loriot…
Iranian-Armenian surname
The last name of one of the great modern American tennis champs could conceivably be used as a hero name by tennis-loving parents. On second thought, maybe save it for a middle spot.
Cammeron is a masculine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Cameron, which originated as a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'crooked river' from Gaelic elements. This…
