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Variation of Ole and Olena, Scandinavian, Russian, Dutch, "ancestor's relic; eagle; pebbly forest"
"ancestor's relic; eagle; pebbly forest"
Concise and worldly, Olen may be viewed as either an elaboration of Ole or a masculine form of Olena, both of which are Scandinavian names, ultimately derived from the Old Norse Óláfr. Alternatively,…
Manx
"rich friend"
Edin is a variant on the name Edwin from the Isle of Man. It may get confused as a misspelling of Eden in the US, but the pronunciation is different..
Yiddish diminutive of Elijah and Eliezer, Hebrew
"Yahweh is God; God helps"
Strongly connected to Elie Wiesel — Holocaust survivor, Nobel laureate, and author of the influential book Night .
Iroh is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the character Uncle Iroh in the animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender.' While not traditional in Western naming conventions,…
Hebrew
"my sheaf"
Old Testament name of a king of Israel, related to the harvest.
Turkish
"friend"
This Turkish name meaning "friend" should be very useable outside Turkey, given that it is pronounced just as it is spelled. Famous men named Emre include Emre Can, a chess grandmaster, and Emre…
"God is he"
A rare Old Testament name that, although short, is resoundingly biblical. It belonged to name the tenth king of Israel, who seized power violently and reigned from about 841 to 814 BCE. Jehu Mountain…
Muaz is a masculine name of Arabic origin derived from the word meaning "protected" or "safeguarded." It holds significant historical importance in Islamic tradition as Muadh ibn Jabal (Mu'āḏ ibn…
Japanese, Norse
"doctrine or seaweed; north or small person"
Attractive, simple Japanese choice that, while not strictly unisex, could work even better for a girl, especially now that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West use it as the nickname for their daughter…
Scandinavian
"youth"
Especially for parents of Scandinavian descent, Sven is an accessible and attractive name with an appealing mix of strength and swagger. It comes from the ancient Swedish tribe, the Sviars, who gave…
Variation of Toby, English
"God is good"
Tobi is typically used as an alternate spelling of Toby, a common nickname for Tobias. In the anime series Naruto , the name Tobi is written in kanji giving it the meaning "ten tails."
Yoan is a masculine name with multiple origins, appearing in French, Hebrew, and Slavic naming traditions. In French usage, it's a variant of Jean or Johan, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yohanan…
"strong, mighty, courageous"
Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.
Amay is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indian contexts, it can derive from Sanskrit, meaning 'immortal' or 'without limits,' conveying a sense of boundlessness or eternal…
Bane is a strong masculine name with multiple origins. In English, it traditionally means 'cause of distress or death,' deriving from Old English 'bana' meaning 'killer' or 'slayer.' In Slavic…
English, Irish
"black, dark"
Cary Grant's debonair image has stood the test of time: he is still rated as one of the most handsome and admired men in Hollywood. Charming, succinct, and witty, Cary (also spelled Carey) was a…
"era, time"
Idan is a Hebrew unisex place-name rarely heard in this country.
Turkish variation of Israel
"he who struggles with God"
In Turkey, Izel is used for baby boys in the Jewish community. As a feminine name, it's a variation of the Yiddish Eidel.
Italian, diminutive of Giannino and of Antonino
Old-school Italian names that shortens a wide range of longer names, making it feel much more popular than it is on its own.
Samy is a masculine name with multicultural origins, functioning as a variant spelling of Sammy or Sami. It can be a diminutive of Samuel (Hebrew for 'God has heard') or a transliteration of سامي…
