By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Word name
Undoubtedly there's a parent out there who sees this as the ultimate cool name. It's anything but.
German, meaning unknown
A nickname-sounding surname associated with Russian sculptor and architect Naum Gabo. When model/actress Milla Jovovich gave her daughter the middle name Gabo, she explained that it was a combination…
Toan is a masculine name with Vietnamese origins, where it carries the meaning of 'complete,' 'whole,' or 'perfect.' In Vietnamese culture, the name reflects qualities of completeness and integrity.…
Hebrew
"strong"
The name of several minor Biblical characters, Amzi seems streamlined and modern and has the potential to catch on. Meaning "strong", it may appeal to parents who enjoy Azariah, Aziel, and Amias.…
German, Frisian, and Scandinavian form of Ivo
"yew wood"
This unusual (to the American ear) unisex name is used throughout Scandinavia and Germany. It can be a Frisian and German variation of Ivo, derived from the element iwa element, meaning "yew". It is…
Literary name
Is it a real name....or no?
Literary and nickname name
Moby, the nickname of musician Richard Melville Hall, was thanks to his ancestor Herman Melville, creator of the infamous whale. You can imagine calling a child Moby as a cute nickname in honor of a…
Jaca is an uncommon masculine name with several potential origins. It may derive from a place name, such as the town of Jaca in northern Spain, or could represent a variation of Jack or Jacob. In…
The surname of father-son British writers Kingsley and Martin could work very well as a first, though its Amy connection makes it sound a tad feminine.
Majo is a versatile masculine name with several possible origins. In Spanish-speaking countries, it often functions as a diminutive for names like Manuel or María José. In Japanese contexts, the name…
Hebrew, Short form of Zachary
"the Lord has remembered"
Zakk is an ekstra-kinetic spelling of a short form that's more and more often standing on its own, also as Zac, Zak, Zach, and Zack. This version is largely associated with musician Zakk Wylde.
One of the original techno-punk bands of the late seventies, but even the most devoted fan has to admit that was a long time ago.
"from my father"
Moab is a Biblical name and an ancient place name. In the Old Testament, Moab was the son of Lot. The Kingdom of Moab, in modern-day Jordan, was Biblically significant for often being in conflict…
Ding is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Chinese culture, it's a surname and given name meaning 'strong' or 'steady' (丁), representing the fourth Heavenly Stem in Chinese…
Dufy is an uncommon masculine name that may have several possible origins. It could be a variant spelling of Duffy, an Irish surname derived from 'Ó Dubhthaigh' meaning 'descendant of Dubhthach'…
Native American
"wind"
A place name from Venezuela believed to come from an indigenous word for wind, this can make an innovative choice for a child of either sex.
Italian surname
Association with the Irish singer-activist and the good things conjured up by the syllable 'bon', could inspire some parents to consider this name.
Leal is a masculine name with Latin and Portuguese origins, primarily meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful.' In Portuguese and Spanish cultures, it has traditionally been used as a surname representing these…
American spelling of Hungarian Szabo
"a tailor"
A possible last-name-first name represented by former first baseman Chris Sabo.
English word name
"enclosed area of water in a port for ships to load and unload"
A sailing and sea-related choice, which also feels connected to the reparative powers of nature (via dock leaves) and to doctors generally, Dock made the Top 1000 in the first half of the 20th…
