By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Jeano is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a variant of Jean, the French form of John, or as an elaborated form of Gene. The name has a musical quality with its distinctive 'o'…
Greek mythology name
Son of Zeus known for musical abilities, an edgy choice for music-minded families.
Romani from Latin
"rooster"
Derived from the Latin name Gallus, perhaps best known from the Swiss city of St Gall.
Sergios is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing the Hellenic form of Sergius. The name traces back to ancient Roman times, possibly derived from the Latin 'servius' meaning 'servant' or…
Japanese
"wise man"
Obscure Japanese pick, recognizable to fans of the 1989 Japanese science fiction horror film Tetsuo: The Iron Man .
Italian word name
"proud"
Fiery sound and uplifting meaning, but it's also among the Top 100 dog names. Spelled Fiyero, it's the hero of the book and musical "Wicked."
West African
"gift"
Diarra has a nice meaning, but we could see it leading to possible teasing re association with a certain digestive problem.
Greek
"from Delos"
A rarely used name meaning from Delos, a sacred island to the ancient Greeks. A more interesting and musical choice might be Delius, after the British-born composer of lush rhapsodies.
Uaithne is a rare masculine name from Irish mythology, pronounced approximately as "OO-an-ya" or "WAHN-ya." In Irish legend, Uaithne was the name of the dagda's magical harp, which could produce…
Jaretté is a masculine name that appears to be a stylized variation of 'Jared' or 'Jarrett,' with a decorative accent mark adding a touch of sophistication. The base name has Hebrew origins meaning…
Elige is an uncommon masculine name with varied potential origins. It may be a variant of Elijah, the biblical prophet's name meaning 'Yahweh is God' in Hebrew. Alternatively, it could relate to the…
Welsh
"born of trees"
A name from Welsh mythology. In the Mabinogion , Gwydion was a powerful magician who made his nephew a wife from flowers (Blodeuwedd, meaning "face of flowers").
"safe power, healthy and strong, whole and powerful"
Associated with the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates (often spelled Sokratis) is quite common in traditional Greek families, but for others, we think Plato (the name of his pupil) might be easier…
Breton, French
"generous and blessed"
A 6th-century Breton saint's name that was especially popular in France in the mid 1970s, peaking at #142 in 1976. The short form Naël is currently more popular as a stand alone choice in France.
