By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"high, lofty"
In the US, best known as the name of Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and White House Chief of Staff under President Obama.
Irish, variation of Shea or Seamus
"the stately, dauntless one or supplanter"
Shae is a unisex name derived from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Séaghdha (meaning 'hawk-like'), which evolved into Shea, with the meaning "stately" related to its hawk origins. In Ireland, it's…
Shah is a masculine name of Persian origin that means 'king' or 'ruler.' Historically, it was used as a title for the monarchs of Iran (Persia) until the 20th century. As a personal name, Shah…
Tajh is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible etymological origins. It may be a variant spelling of Taj, which derives from Sanskrit and Persian meaning "crown" or "garland," a word…
Slovene variation of Sebastian, Latin
"person from Sebastia"
Sebastian has many international nicknames, and Tian is the short form of choice in Slovenia. It is also spelled Tijan.
Tyre is a masculine name with multiple origin stories. It may derive from the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre (now in Lebanon), known as a significant Mediterranean trading hub famous for its purple…
Arabic, Spanish
"swooping eagle, meadow"
This striking name has a lot going for it: it's a self-confident Spanish surname, it identifies one of the most brilliant stars in the sky, and it has a musical reference to singer-songwriter Suzanne…
Japanese
"mountain"
Yvan is a masculine name primarily used in French-speaking regions and Eastern Europe, serving as a variant of Ivan, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The…
"father"
Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel.
Adal is a compact masculine name with rich historical roots across multiple cultures. In Germanic traditions, it derives from the element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility', found in classical…
Diminutive of Albert or Albin, German or Latin
"noble, bright or white"
Alby is a diminutive form of Albert or Albin, friendly and approachable. It can also be spelled Albie.
Alem is a masculine name with roots in several cultures. In Turkish and Bosnian, it means 'world' or 'universe,' while in Ethiopian languages it can mean 'world' or 'to flourish.' The name also…
Alik is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic countries, it functions as a diminutive of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people." In Jewish communities, it may serve as a…
Alix is a traditional male name with French origins, though it's increasingly used for both genders in modern times. As a masculine name, it represents a classic French variation of Alex or…
Word name
Gage we get. Cade we get. But Cage? Not really, and yet, it was given to about two dozen baby boys in one recent year.
Cobi is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of Jacob or a variant spelling of Coby/Kobi, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'supplanter.' In some cases, it can be…
Codi is a gender-neutral name with modern origins, though most commonly used for males. It represents a contemporary spelling variant of Cody, which originated as an Irish surname derived from 'Ó…
Welsh and Swedish form of Elias and Elijah, Hebrew
"Yahweh is God"
A variation of the popular Elijah, this light and refined form is familiar in both Wales and Sweden. It is occasionally used as a short form of Elisabeth too.
Gaelic variation of John
"God is gracious"
Iain, this authentic Gaelic form of John, has been well used in Scotland since the early twentieth century, used concurrently with the shortened Ian spelling, but is rarely seen in the US. Iain Banks…
