By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Isiforos is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek name Isidoros, which combines 'Isis' (the Egyptian goddess) and 'doron' meaning 'gift' – essentially 'gift of Isis.' This…
Isidorios is a masculine name of Greek origin, serving as the full formal version of the more common Isidore. It derives from the Greek elements "Isis" (relating to the Egyptian goddess) and "doron"…
Latin
"doorway"
The meaning of this ancient Roman god's name relates to transitions, hence its connection to the name of the first month of the new year, a time of fresh beginnings. Janus is usually depicted as a…
Heremias is a masculine name of Greek origin, serving as a variant of Jeremiah or Jeremias. The name derives from the Hebrew 'Yirmeyahu,' meaning 'God will uplift' or 'appointed by God.' It carries…
Hieremias is a masculine name representing a Latin or Greek variant of Jeremiah, which derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'Yahweh has uplifted' or 'appointed by God.' This classical form of the name…
Greek
"lion"
The ancient Leontios, the name of several early saints and a Byzantine empire, may rise again with the pride of lion names so fashionable in Europe, from Leo to Leon to Leonie. The Latinized version…
Greek variation of a diminutive of Alexis
Do you really want to name your baby after a car when there are so many other lex possibilities?
Lucais is a masculine name with Gaelic roots, functioning as an Irish variation of Lucas or Luke. Derived ultimately from the Latin name Lucas meaning "light" or "illumination," Lucais (pronounced…
Loucas is a masculine name that represents a variation of Lucas, which derives from the Greek name Loukas (Λουκάς). The name ultimately comes from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light' or can be connected…
"liberator"
This grand name combines "lysis" (freedom) and "andros" (man). Lysander is a related, and more recognizable, variation.
Greek, diminutive of Alexandros
Often given as an independent name in Greece.
Matthaiso is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Matthew (Matthaios in Greek). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of…
Matthaios is the Greek form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name "Mattityahu," meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." This masculine name has ancient origins, gaining prominence through the…
Moris is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Morris or Maurice. The name ultimately derives from Latin 'Mauritius,' meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned,' originally referring to…
Greek mythology name, god of sleep and dreams
Though you may pray to the god of sleep for your baby to slumber through the night, a drowsy image is not the greatest one to inflict on your little boy.
Moisis is a masculine name that represents a variation of Moses, an ancient name with profound religious and historical significance. While Moses derives from Egyptian origins meaning "drawn out of…
Moyses is a masculine name representing an ancient variation of Moses, with roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin languages. The original Hebrew name Moshe means 'drawn from the water,' referring to the…
"daffodil"
Mythological young man who fell in love with his own image: the first narcissist.
"new man"
Following a custom among scholars in Renaissance Germany, Neander is the classical form of the surname Newman. But the bullies at school are sure to call him Neanderthal.
"of nectar"
A twentieth-century Greek saint's name redolent of the beverage of the gods that imparted immortality.
