By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 127 pages
of 127
Biblical place name
"place of strong trees"
In the Bible, Elim is an oasis where the Israelites stopped during their Exodus from Egypt. It is a place of plenty representing the natural blessings of God, with twelve springs of fresh water and…
Eliu is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, likely a variant of Elihu, meaning "He is my God" or "My God is He." In the Bible, Elihu appears as a significant character in the Book of Job as the…
French, Catalan and Spanish from the Latin Eligius
"the chosen"
From the saintly name Eligius, Eloi is popular in Catalonia but rarely used by English speakers. There's potential for confusion with Eli - and with the Aramaic word eloi, said to mean "my God",…
Enes is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots. In Turkish culture, where it's quite popular, Enes means 'friendly' or 'sociable.' It also appears in Arabic-speaking communities, derived from…
English
"wetland, marsh"
A fen is an English marshland, and Fenn came into use as a habitational surname for a person who dwelt near one. Now, it's a rarely used first name too, a handsome alternative to Finn.
Sanskrit
"filled with knowledge"
Almost unknown in the western world, Gyan comes from a Sanskrit word for knowledge. It may appeal to parents looking for a name influenced by eastern philosophy, like Bodhi or Zen.
English word name
"one who inherits"
Heiress has been recorded as a baby name since 2004, but the male version, Heir, took longer to catch up. It debuted in 2019 with just five uses but appears to be rising quickly. One factor that will…
Iven is a masculine name with Germanic roots, a variant of Ivan which itself derives from John (meaning "God is gracious"). While less common than Ivan, Iven maintains the same strong, concise…
Scottish variation of Welsh Ifor, English form of Norse Ívarr
"lord; yew tree, bow warrior"
Ivor, a favorite choice for upscale characters in Brit Lit novels by authors like P.G. Wodehouse and Evelyn Waugh, is an interesting and unusual name just waiting to be discovered by parents in this…
Basque
"star"
Used more for girls in Europe, but definitely sounds masculine enough for a boy here.
Literary name or short form of Jedidiah, Hebrew
"Beloved by the Lord"
Star Wars fans may know the lore behind the origin of the word and the concept Jedi well enough to confidently choose their name for their child. It has to do with balancing the forces of the…
Jese is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Jesse, which derives from Hebrew and means 'gift' or 'God exists.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional name a more modern…
Joji is a masculine name with Japanese origins, where it serves as a shortened or casual form of George (Jōji in Japanese). The name has gained international recognition partly through…
Mythological name
Another name for Jupiter, king of the Roman gods, this jovial name is eminently ready for modern use. Feminine variations include Jovita and Jovie.
Arabic or Hebrew
"excellence, praised"
A cross-cultural name which derives either from the Arabic jada "excellence" or from the Hebrew name Yehudah/Judah, meaning "praised".
Kacy as a masculine name represents a modern usage of what has traditionally been a unisex or feminine name. It likely derived as a variant spelling of Casey, which originated from an Irish surname…
Spelling variation of Keen and Keane
Kiko is a versatile masculine name with multicultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'happy child' or 'rare child,' while in Hawaiian culture, it's often a diminutive of Francisco or Federico. The…
Lalo is a warm, friendly masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish-speaking communities, it often serves as a diminutive for Eduardo (Edward) or Gonzalo. The name also appears in…
Hebrew
"I have a light"
Spelling variation of Lior.
