By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Nature name
Gale for boys is more a storm name than a short form of Abigail. Since Gale has resurfaced as the name of Liam Hemsworth's daring character in The Hunger Games , it has new force for boys.
English
"someone who lives in a hollow; strong and hearty"
This name projects a sense of well-being, as in "hale and hearty", while also having a nature-adjacent meaning, referring to someone who lives near a hollow, a nook, or a remote area of land. Rhyming…
Icelandic
"iceberg"
Visually similar to Jack and Jacob, but with a refreshing Nordic origin and literally ice-cool meaning.
Jona is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the name Jonah, which means "dove" in Hebrew. It is a concise and streamlined variation of Jonah, which appears in the Bible as a prophet…
African place-name or Japanese
"the god of the waters"
Pleasing crossover possibility.
Kien is a masculine name with Vietnamese origins, where it carries meanings of 'diligence,' 'intelligence,' or 'industriousness.' In Vietnamese culture, the name often represents scholarly…
Old Norse
"moon"
In Old Norse mythology Máni is the god of the Moon, brother to Sól, the goddess of the Sun.
Word name
This shimmery lunar name is rising in popularity as a middle name for both sexes, while as a given name, it's quietly but more popularly selected for girls, with 52 given the name in a recent year in…
Redd is a masculine name that originated as a nickname for people with red hair or ruddy complexions before evolving into an independent given name. Derived from the Old English 'read' meaning "red,"…
Riel is a concise masculine name with multiple origins. It can be derived from the Dutch name Gabriël, serving as a shortened form. In some communities, it has roots as a surname before transitioning…
Riku is a Japanese masculine name with a rich cultural background. It typically means 'land' or 'shore,' though depending on the kanji characters used, it can have various interpretations such as…
Skip is a casual, spirited masculine name that originated as a nickname rather than a formal given name. Traditionally, it emerged as a diminutive for various names, particularly Christopher, but…
Bird and color name
This name of both a grayish-greenish-blue color and a kind of wild duck can be used for both boys and girls.
Trea is a concise masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Treavor or Patrick (via the Irish nickname Patrea), or it could derive from the Irish…
Wael is a masculine name of Arabic origin that carries the beautiful meaning of 'refuge' or 'sanctuary.' It can also connote 'returning to God' in some interpretations. The name has been used…
Japanese
"relaxed and caring"
Yuji is among the most common male names in Japan, in part due to its positive meaning. Americans may recognize it from the anime series Jujustu Kaisen as the name of the humanistic and compassionate…
"snow; happiness"
Short yet impactful, this Japanese name with has two appealing meanings, depending on which kanji are used. It may be associated with joy, or with a wintery scene.
English word name
"a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards"
Acre feels at home with other modern, fresh word names like Rumor, Snow and Ace. But with the feeling of wide open spaces and nature, Acre also offers a softer, earthier tone that will appeal to…
Arabic
"my heart"
An adorable name with an adorable meaning.
Masculinization of Aruna, Sanskrit, Hindi
"reddish brown"
Arun is the common masculinization of the name Aruna, the Hindu god who drives the sun god Surya across the sky in his chariot. Aruna is also used as a female name. For parents looking for a…
