The last name of Finnish moderne designer/architect makes an original, creative choice with an unexpected water-related meaning.

Jarell is a contemporary masculine given name with documented usage primarily in the United States from the late 20th century onward. The name may be a variant spelling of Jarrell, which itself could be derived from a surname of English or Norman origin. Some linguistic analyses suggest it might be related to names like Darrell or Jerald, potentially sharing Germanic roots meaning 'spear-ruler' or 'open-handed warrior.' Alternatively, it could be a creative combination of the popular prefix 'Ja-' with the suffix '-rell.' Jarell experienced modest popularity in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s but has never been among the most common names. The name exemplifies the trend toward distinctive spellings and sound combinations that became increasingly common in American naming practices during the late 20th century.

Variation of Christian.

Arvid, a Scandinavian name that's virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top baby names in Sweden. It might make a handsome, unusual choice for a parent in search of an original yet traditional A name.

Lothar is cloddish, till you add a dashing io to the end...

A locational surname turned rare first name, which would likely be misheard as the much more familiar Ray.

More familiar in its K forms, where it's associated with football legend Knute Rockne, Canute has a tough, macho image.

Attractive British place-name with a sense of humor. Fun fact: John Wayne played five characters with the first or second name of Kirby.

The name of several legendary Danish kings, including one who declared universal peace.

Works better as a full name than Arnie does as a nickname.

While this may look like an animal related word name to those unfamiliar with it, Roar is a Norwegian name derived from the Old Norse element hróðr meaning "fame". combined with either herr meaning "warrior" or "geirr meaning "spear". It can also be spelled as Hroar.

A very Christmas-y Christmas baby name, that may avoid the Santa image by instead adopting the alternative spelling Klaus.

Peder? You mean Peter? You'll have to do a lot of spelling and explaining of this one.

Ericson, also spelled Erickson and Erikson (and with -sen endings too), is a Nordic surname that makes a strong choice. Ericson may continue the trend Harrison, Jefferson and Jackson started.

As the mythological Thor morphs into a modern baby name, the variations Thoren and Thorin feel like real possibilities, not just in Scandinavia but around the Western world.

It may surprise Americans to hear that Ulrik is a fashionable choice elsewhere in the world, as U is the least-used letter for given names in the US. In recent years, Ulrik has been one of the fastest-rising names in Norway.

This common name in Finland, which is also a diminutive for Jan in Sweden, might feel a bit feminine in the English-speaking world, too close to girls' names Jan and Jane.

The son at the end of many Scandinavian names makes them more consistent with modern American name tastes. While Nilsson may be the proper Scandinavian form of the name, many English speakers will try to spell it Nilson or Nelson.

The American child given this name of four kings of Denmark, not to mention one so similar to that of the Harry Potter archvillain Lord Voldemort, might have to pay a large emotional import tax.