By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"taught by God"
Biblical name from the Old Testament, Jeriah is one of the remaining rare names that just might catch on. Maybe about the time Jerry is ready for a comeback.
"bitter"
In the Old Testament, Merari is one of Levi's sons.
"marked"
Old Testament name that could work as an alternative to Dakota.
Greek
"beloved"
Obscure name from the New Testament.
Roman
"fifth"
This Roman name is featured in the New Testament as that of the governor of Judea.
Flower name, from Greek
"corn grinder"
The bell-shaped flower Aletris is also known as Colic Root, Blazing Star, Unicorn Root, and Stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems. Its name…
Nature name
An edible plant used in seed and spice form.
As a name, it's linked to Sir Mulberry Hawk, a character in Charles Dicken's Nicholas Nickleby.
Bird name
Meadowlark Lemon, known as the "Clown Prince" of the Harlem Globetrotters, played professional basketball for an astonishing 40 years. Lemon's original name was Meadow, as was his father's and his…
"fig mulberry"
Tree name with a pleasant sound and rhythm.
African
"king"
Known for being the name of Simba's father in the Lion King .
Native American
This unisex Native American name offers a good substitution to Dakota.
Japanese
"true, lucky, devotion"
Attractive Japanese name that may garner more attention due to the character Tadashi Hamada from Big Hero 6 .
Italian variation of Ivan
"God is gracious"
Ivano is a name that's a variation of a variation, with Ivan a common Russian and Eastern European version of John. Ivano puts an Italian spin on the name.
Italian variation of Livius, Latin
"envious"
This Italian version of the ancient Roman Livius, with an unenviable meaning, is popular in France and make a fresh spin on Oliver or Levi. In the US, this is a very rare name -- it was given to only…
Ancient Roman surname from which European favorite Livia derives. The Roman historian Titus Livius is better known in English as Livy.
Astrological name; Latin
"scorpion"
Scorpius is the constellation that the Scorpio zodiac sign originates from. It was given its venomous name due to the constellation's resemblance to a scorpion's tail.
Japanese, Welsh
In Welsh, a diminutive of Iorwerth. As a Japanese name, Iori stands alone.
Welsh
"handsome lord"
Archaic Welsh name, scarcely heard today. Often referred to as the Welsh variation of Edward, although the two names are not related.
"devil, demon"
Nice baby name with a devilish meaning.
