By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Diminutive of Brandon
"broom-covered hill"
A little heavy on the fiber content; we prefer Bram. But Bran is also the Celtic god of the underworld, whose symbol is the raven. It's probably not a coincidence that George R.R. Martin chose this…
Short form of Simon or Simeon, Hebrew
"the listener"
You might want to abbreviate this from one of the Biblical originals or use it as a name all on its own, an update of Sam or Finn. Sim is a Scottish Gaelic form of Simon.
Jorg is a masculine name with Germanic origins, serving as a variant of George in several European languages, particularly German and Scandinavian. The name derives from the Greek 'Georgios,' meaning…
Jorn is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, particularly popular in Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands. It developed as a variation of names like Jørn, Björn, or George, with potential…
Jiri is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Czech and Slovak cultures. It's the Czech equivalent of George, ultimately derived from the Greek name 'Georgios' meaning…
Croatian, Japanese
"earth worker; tenth son"
A Croatian form of George, and also a lively Japanese name traditionally given to the tenth son.
Yoyi is a distinctive masculine name with multicultural resonance. Likely originating from nickname traditions in Spanish-speaking cultures, it may be a diminutive or affectionate form of names like…
Portuguese
"ditch, channel"
A surname that could become a first, an alternate to the already-taken REGIS.
place name
Both Soho and Noho--no-no.
Jalu is a distinctive masculine name with origins in various cultures. In Finnish, it means 'noble' or 'footprint,' while in Indonesian cultures, particularly Javanese, it can signify 'firmness' or…
Japanese
"sunken ground"
The lead character of the Oscar-nominated 2016 film "Kubo and the Two Strings" lives in Edo-period Japan, but his name is more often heard as a surname in Japan. Still, fans of the animated movie may…
Ikov is a rare masculine name with possible Slavic or Russian origins. It may be derived from the suffix "-ikov" which appears in many Russian surnames, or it could be a variant of names like Yakov…
Akib is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word 'aqib' meaning 'successor' or 'the one who follows'. It holds significance in Islamic tradition as Al-Aqib was one of the names of…
Osip is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Joseph (Yosef), meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' It gained prominence in Russian history and literature, notably…
Misi is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Polynesian contexts, particularly Samoan, it often serves as a diminutive or variant of Moses. In Finnish, Misi functions as a nickname for…
Mikk is a masculine name with Estonian and Finnish origins, functioning as a variant of Michael, which derives from the Hebrew question "Who is like God?" This streamlined form maintains the essence…
Berj is a masculine Armenian name with profound cultural significance. Derived from Armenian language, it means "mountain" or "high place," symbolizing strength, stability, and endurance. This name…
Garo is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins, most prominently Armenian and Japanese. In Armenian tradition, it's a diminutive of Garabet, meaning 'forerunner,' with historical…
Sero is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Latin roots meaning 'late' or 'evening,' or it could be connected to various cultural sources including Basque, where it…
Vano is a masculine name with Georgian origins, serving as a diminutive form of Ivan or Giovanni, which ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Particularly…
