By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek mythology name
"water"
The name of the father of the sea nymphs -- or one of its shorter forms such as Nereo or Nerio -- would be somewhat easier for a child to carry than Neptune. The name Nereus is largely forgotten but…
Hungarian, meaning unknown
Notably the name of a Magyar leader, and now a county in Hungary.
Italian
"Florence"
The name of the beautiful Italian city of Florence in its native language. JK Rowling famously used the name for a character in the Harry Potter books – a centaur turned Hogwarts teacher.
Joacheim is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variant of Joachim, which derives from Yehoyakim, meaning "established by God" or "God will establish." This biblical name appears in…
Hausa
"light, fair"
Senio is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Latin 'senex' meaning 'old' or 'wise,' suggesting qualities of wisdom and experience. In Italy, Senio is also the name of…
Arriel is a masculine name with multiple possible origins and interpretations. It may be a variation of Ariel, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'lion of God' or 'God's altar.' The doubled 'r' gives it…
Polish from Slavic
"peaceful glory"
Jushua is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Joshua, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is deliverance." This alternative spelling adds a…
Dariess is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of the more traditional Darius. While Darius has ancient Persian origins meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'maintaining good,' Dariess…
Russian variation of Leontios, Greek
"lion"
A fresh and rare Leo name that fits in and stands out.
Ameus is a rare masculine name with possible Latin or Greek origins. Though uncommon in contemporary use, it may have evolved from ancient Greek names like Amadeus (meaning 'love of God') or Latin…
Andrius is the Lithuanian variant of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." This masculine name carries strong historical and cultural significance throughout…
English occupational surname
"person who dressed leather after it was tanned"
Has a fresh occupational name feel, combined with old-fashioned Currier & Ives charm.
Word name
When actress Shannyn Sossamon dubbed her newborn Audio Science, it sent out some definite shock waves. We don't recommend Audio or Video for even the most intrepid baby namer.
Darryan is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of Darren or Darian, with the trendy '-an' suffix adding a contemporary feel. The root 'Dar' may trace back to the Old English 'deore'…
Spanish
"saw-toothed"
Sierra is a name borrowed from the western mountain range, with Latin rhythm and cowboy charm. It is now probably past its peak for girls, but remains a striking nature-inspired choice for boys, with…
Welsh
"of privileged birth"
Too close to the name of a bodily fluid.
Hungarian
"great peace or noble and renowned"
A handsome Hungarian name of uncertain origin, Elemér is likely a Hungarian form of the Slavic Velimir or the German Elmar.
Dorrian is a masculine name likely derived from either the Irish surname Ó Deoráin (meaning 'stranger' or 'exile') or as a variant of Dorian, which has Greek origins related to the ancient Dorian…
