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Short form of Brixton, place-name and surname, English
"stone of Brixi"
Brixi was a Saxon lord thought to have erected a stone boundary of an ancient meeting place on the site that is now Brixton, a suburb in south London. Brixton is a newly fashionable boys' name and…
Italian variation of Elijah, Hebrew
"Jehovah is God"
A multicultural appellation, found in Hebrew, Italian, and Zuni, this likable name made famous by director Elia Kazan's only problem is the feminine a ending. But then again, that never hurt Joshua.
Eloy is a masculine name of Spanish origin derived from the Latin name 'Eligius,' meaning 'chosen' or 'elected.' It has historical ties to Saint Eligius, a 7th-century goldsmith who became bishop of…
Nyle is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Nile, referring to the famous Egyptian river, which carries connotations of life-giving properties and ancient…
Hebrew, Arabic, Greek from Egyptian
"the hidden one; invisible"
In Egyptian mythology, Amon is a major god associated with creation and the air. He was later fused with the Sun god, Ra, and became Amun-Ra. In the US, Amon is occasionally used as a variation of…
Variation or diminutive of Joseph
"Jehovah increases"
Quintessentially sweet and innocent unisex name of the 1960s and 70s, now gone the way of hot pants and disco balls.
Japanese
"sincerity"
Though this simple, appealing name works for both genders in Japan, it's best known as the name of the princess who chose to leave the Royal Family in order to marry a commoner. As a boys' name, it…
Diminutive of Richard, Frederick
Last cool when Bogie roamed Casablanca.
Syre is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from 'sire,' a historical title of respect used to address nobility or royalty, ultimately from Latin 'senior'…
Xhosa
"glory"
No, this name is not an homage to Grease! Zuko is a Xhosa (Zulu) boys' name meaning glory. In a world of Zekes, Zaks and Zanes, Zuko could make a refreshing choice for parents looking for something…
Aadi is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'beginning,' 'first,' or 'primordial.' In Hindu tradition, it's associated with Lord Vishnu and carries connotations of originality and leadership.…
Acen is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. In some African cultures, particularly Ugandan, it can mean 'born during harvesting time' or 'first born.' The name may also have…
Native American
This Native American tribe name is an attractive option for a boy or a girl. Tia Mowry used it for her son in 2011.
Vedh is a masculine name with roots in Indian culture, particularly connected to Hindu traditions. The name likely derives from Sanskrit origins, possibly related to the word 'Veda,' which refers to…
Irish and Catalan place name
A versatile name with many roots. Aran can simply be an alternative spelling of Aaron. The Aran Islands lie off Ireland's west coast, while the Aran Valley is a region of Catalonia bordering the…
Turkish, Hebrew, or English
"scepter, bronze, or forest"
Arda is a simple name used for both girls and boys, with roots in several culture. In Turkey, it's usually used for males and means scepter. There is also a Turkish river called the Arda. The Hebrew…
Spanish
"blue"
Azul is the Spanish word for "blue" and was first recorded as a baby name (for girls) in 1995. It's technically considered unisex today, although it is still much more common as a feminine name.
Hebrew
"mankind"
A thundering biblical name - belonging to a grandson of Adam and Eve, also known as Enosh - that hasn't made as much of a comeback as similar Enoch. Enos is also a book in the Book of Mormon, and the…
Russian variation of Elijah
"the Lord is my God"
A rare example of an a-ending boy's name that sounds masculine, Ilya has a large measure of creative Slavic charm. >p>Ilya Ilyich Oblomov is the central character in Goncharov's novel "Oblomov."…
Isak is a Scandinavian and Eastern European variant of Isaac, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice.' This spelling is particularly common in Sweden, Norway,…
