By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"brilliance"
Also a synonym for the Hebrew month of Iyar, which usuually falls in May, would work and play well with others like Zev and Lev.
Finnish diminutive of Aaron
Aro is a cute name from Scandinavia which, given the popularity of similar names like Milo, Arlo etc might be ripe for more usage outside of the Nordic countries.
Spelling variation of Jack
"God is gracious"
Jac is one of the new "creative" variations of Jack, a name on the rise in its own right and not just as a short form of John. But why, when Jack is so simple and so familiar, make it Jac and invite…
Latin, English
"olive tree"
Short form of Oliver or Olivier.
Color name
Fiery but slight middle name choice; much more apt to be a redhead's nickname.
Diminutive of Thomas or Tasman
"twin; consolation or bag"
Short and cool, with the same feel of Ozzy, Ziggy, Tate, or Nash. There are a number of names from which it could derive, with two possibilities being from Thomas meaning "twin" or from Tasman, a…
Romanian and Basque variation of John
A cross between Ian and a group of atomic particles.
Diminutive of Jebediah, Hebrew
"beloved friend"
Both Jeb and Jed are very attractive Old Testament short forms with long and bright futures. Jeb's main current association is with the Bush brother and former governor of Florida, but the name was a…
Japanese, Frisian
"blessing, wise, intelligent, gemstone; horn, victory or the people"
A succinct Japanese with plenty of positive meanings, Kei can denote wisdom, celebration, and excellence, along with (square) gemstones and Japanese Judas-trees, depending on which kanji is used. In…
Catalan variant of Paul
"small; peace"
A very common name in Catalonia, in the northeast of Spain, in no small part because it translates as "peace" in the Catalan tongue. Alec and HIlaria Baldwin used it as one of the middle names for…
Japanese
"meditation"
Xen and Zen, both pronounced the same way, are two hip new spiritual word names from Buddhist practice. Among the celebrity set, Corey Feldman has a Zen and Tisha Campbell Martin's son is Xen.
"trustworthy, reliable"
A masculine name from the Old Testament, but would likely be confused for Amy.
Diminutive of Sebastian or Basil; Kurdish
"regal; falcon"
As Bas, it's a popular name in The Netherlands, but Baz, as in director Luhrmann, has potential for independent life too. Curiously, Australian-born Moulin Rouge director Luhrmann was born neither…
Bow is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. As an English word name, it connects to several meanings: the weapon for shooting arrows, symbolizing precision and skill; the…
Turkish
"brave, older brother"
Efe is derived from the Greek word éfivos , meaning "adolescent."
Ege is a Turkish masculine name with ancient origins, derived from the Turkish word for the Aegean Sea ('Ege Denizi'). Compact yet meaningful, this name carries associations with the rich historical…
Eon is a concise masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the word 'aiōn' meaning 'life force,' 'vital energy,' or 'eternity.' In scientific contexts, an eon represents a billion…
Gor is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Armenian tradition, it means 'proud' or 'brave' and has been used for centuries. It also appears in Russian culture and several Central…
Arabic
The name of a prophet in the Qur'an. In the US, Hud is more likely to be used as a nickname for Hudson.
English, diminutive of Salvador or Salvatore, Latin
"savior"
The sidekick in almost every movie or TV show with an Italo-American setting, this once common name has now fallen onto the endangered list, given to fewer than 50 baby boys each year.
