By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Diminutive of Alejandro, Spanish
"defending men"
Commonly heard as a nickname for Alejandro, but a rare sight on the birth certificate. Ale has only made the US charts for boys twice, once in 2005 and again in 2018.
Enn is a concise masculine name that could have several origins. It may be derived from Estonian, where it means 'uncle' or 'mother's brother,' or it could be a shortened form of names like Ennis or…
Kan is a succinct masculine name with multicultural significance. In Japanese, it can mean 'perception' or 'intuition,' while in Turkish it means 'blood,' symbolizing life force and vitality. The…
Icelandic and Hungarian variation of Leo, Latin
"lion"
The spelling of Leo typically used in Iceland and Hungary. Leó is a Top 50 name in Iceland.
Noë is a masculine name derived from the biblical Noah, which comes from the Hebrew word meaning 'rest' or 'comfort.' This spelling variation is particularly common in French-speaking regions and…
Japanese
"hollyhock; blue"
Diminutive
A cutesy nickname — identical sounding to the more substantial Rue and Roux.
Bosnian mythological name
In Bosnian mythology, Tur is a bull that holds the world on his back. According to legend, whenever he moves his horns, an earthquake happens. It is said that should Tur one day move his whole body,…
Ukrainian deity
The name of the legendary founder of the capital city of Ukraine — Kyiv. In one source, Kyi is associated with smithery.
Estonian deity
God of the sky, weather, thunder, and the harvest in Estonian mythology. His names in Finnish mythology include Ukko, Äijä, and Äijö.
