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Variation of Latin Caius
"rejoice"
Joyful-sounding name that makes a really original option.
Variation of Coraline, English
"coral"
Coraline received a major popularity boost from the Neil Gaiman book and Henry Selick movie by the same name. As with many C names, this influenced the development of a K variant.
Drue is a masculine name with ancient roots that can function as an alternative spelling of Drew, which originated as a shortened form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'strong' in Greek. This particular…
Word name
Jazz as a full name is used slightly more often for boys than girls and has a distinctive, well, jazzy feel. Jazz is also occasionally used as a nickname for Jasper, much more often for Jasmine or…
Diminutive of Jeffrey, Jefferson
"pledge of peace"
The ultimate dad name.
Kaan is a masculine name with Turkish origins, carrying significant meaning as it traditionally translates to 'ruler,' 'king,' or 'leader.' The name has historical connections to various Turkic…
Spelling variation of Cory or Corey
Corey was always the most popular form of this Irish name, with Cory (as in New Jersey Senator Booker) in second place and Kory riding caboose. Kory et al were in the first wave of unisex names that…
Variation of Cree, Native American
Kree, a variant of the Native American Cree tribe name, is one of the most evenly split unisex names between the sexes.
German, diminutive of Walter
A straightforward, down-to-earth nickname many Walters, from Whitman to Disney, have chosen to go by.
English word name
"wave"
Wave made, well, waves when it was revealed to be the name of Cardi B and Offset's son. Evocative of crashing waves at the beach, large surfing barrels, and tumultuous and stormy seas, Wave is a name…
Lithuanian, Turkish, Persian
"eagle; equal, balanced"
A sweet, simple name with roots in several cultures. In Lithuanian, Aras is a poetic bird name, while in Persian, Turkish, and Kurdish it is both a word meaning "equal", and the name of a river that…
English word name, Greek, Latin
"the smallest particle of an element; to cut"
Khoi is a compact, powerful masculine name of Vietnamese origin where it carries rich cultural significance. The name typically means 'bright,' 'brilliant,' or 'person who brings joy and laughter.'…
Japanese
"double happiness; peaceful boss"
Koji, also written as Kōji, is a common name among men in Japan. It is also featured as a character name in many anime series.
Finnish short form of Mikael
"who is like God"
This short form of Mikael, a variation of Michael, may originate in Finland but it's most popular in Germany and The Netherlands. Mika can make a cute and original way to honor a Michael in the…
Muad is a masculine name with Arabic origins, commonly found in Middle Eastern and North African cultures. The name can be linked to meanings such as 'provider' or 'supporter' in some…
Neko is a masculine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Japanese, "neko" means "cat," symbolizing independence, mystery, and grace in Japanese culture. The name also exists in African…
Trae is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have evolved as a creative spelling of Trey, which traditionally means "three" or "third" in French, often given to a third…
Invented name
Tuff, a corruption of "tough," has been given to approximately 50 baby boys each year for the past few years. Tough, on the other hand, has never charted as a baby name.
Scottish
"son of"
Any number of Fitz names -- Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Fitzroy, Fitzwilliam -- have been used as Christian names, in fact Fitzwilliam was the given name of the dashing Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice…
