By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Welsh
"hill"
The simple and attractive Bryn is well used for boys in Wales, and does have a history as a male name in the US, although both Bryn and Brynn are currently far more popular for girls. Fans of British…
Irish variation of Latin Columba
"dove"
Colm is a popular Irish name for boys that could immigrate, especially with its peaceful meaning. Colm Toibin is a contemporary Irish novelist and critic, author of The Master and Brooklyn ; Colm…
Balkan variation of Tsar, meaning "Caesar or ruler"
"Caesar or ruler"
One way to set up a superiority complex in your child is to call your child Czar as American actor Rockmond Dunbar did in 2016.
Arabic
"the Lord is salvation"
Eisa is a variation of Isa, Essa, Eesa, or Issa, the Arabic form of Jesus. As a feminine name, it comes from Norse mythology and means "glowing embers."
Eyan is a modern masculine name that has gained some popularity in recent years. It likely developed as a variation of names like Evan, Ian, or Ryan, combining familiar sounds into a fresh form. With…
Fuad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'heart' or 'inner core.' Well-established throughout the Middle East and Muslim communities worldwide, Fuad has been borne by numerous politicians,…
Diminutive of Gavriel, Hebrew
"God is my strong man"
Usually derived from the Gavriel — the Hebrew form of Gabriel — Gavi is a cool, casual, and versatile nickname. Notably borne by Spanish footballer Gavi (Pablo Martín Páez Gavira), in this case it…
Arabic, Hawaiian
"happy, contented; move or touch lightly"
A short, succinct name with a sound as cheerful as its meaning, Hani is an Arabic name that is particularly popular across Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Iraq, and Palestine. Also used as a feminine name in…
Old Norse via Russian
"warrior"
Musical association with Igor Stravinsky, but also Dr. Frankenstein's right-hand man.
Ikal is a distinctive masculine name with Mayan origins, where it carries the beautiful meaning 'spirit' or 'poetry.' In Mayan culture, the name connects to creative and spiritual elements,…
Jaye is a versatile masculine name with English origins, though it functions beautifully as a gender-neutral option as well. Originally derived as a variant spelling of Jay, it carries associations…
Diminutive of Jon, English from Hebrew
"God is gracious; gift of Jehovah"
As a male name, Joni is a nickname for Jon or Jonathan, akin to Johnny or Jonny. It's more commonly used as a girl name, where it originated as a nickname for Joan.
Kani is a versatile masculine name with multicultural origins, appearing in several language traditions. In Hawaiian, it means "sound" or "music," while in Japanese it can mean "crab" depending on…
Keno is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Native American Hopi tradition, it means 'three,' while in some African cultures, particularly Nigerian, it can mean 'gift' or 'blessed…
Lewi is a masculine name that serves as a variation of Lewis or Levi, both names with deep historical roots. Lewis derives from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior,' while Levi comes…
English
"a small salamander"
Rarely used on its own and irrevocably tied to former House Speaker Gingrich -- who was christened Newton.
Noar is a concise masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Hebrew, it relates to 'noar' meaning 'youth' or 'young person,' giving it a vibrant, hopeful connotation. It may also be a…
Sanskrit
"love"
A strong and straightforward name, popular in India and Nepal, symbolizing affection.
Quan is a masculine name with East Asian origins, primarily used in Vietnamese and Chinese cultures, though with different meanings in each. In Vietnamese, Quan means "official" or "mandarin,"…
Race is a masculine name with English origins, functioning as both a word name and a shortened form of the historical name Horace. As a modern English word name, it evokes qualities of speed,…
