By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Deni is a versatile masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic countries, it's a variant of Denis, ultimately derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivity. In French…
Surname name and British English word name
Diehard World War II buffs may be interested in this name as a reference to American combat medic Desmond Doss, the first conscientious objector to be awarded the metal of honor. But it carries a…
Eion is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Ian (the Scottish form of John), or related to the Greek name Eon, meaning 'being' or 'existence.' Some also…
Eryk is a masculine name representing the Polish, Lithuanian, and generally Eastern European variant of Erik or Eric. Derived from the Old Norse name 'Eiríkr,' combining the elements 'ei' (ever,…
Hebrew
"strong, firm"
This Hebrew form of Ethan is commonly heard in Israel. Other forms are Eitan and Eytan
Diminutive of Francis
"Frenchman or free man"
While Franklin and Frankie might feel familiar in the US, Fran may feel like an unlikely choice for a boy today, however, it is currently one of several cool one syllable names of the Slovene Top…
English
"someone who lives by a hill"
Simple and down-to-earth, but would probably work best as a middle name.
Welsh, Romanian
"God is gracious"
A simple and appealing multi-cultural form of John, but Americans will be baffled by all those vowels.
Jhay is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a creative spelling variant of the name 'Jay.' This alternative spelling adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the familiar sound. The…
Short form of Ezekiel
Sharp attractive short form which has a nautical translation in German: "keel" (although it isn't used as a name there). Fun fact: the similarly spelt Kieł is the name of Hagrid's dog Fang in the…
Kiva is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Hopi Native American culture, it refers to a sacred underground chamber used for religious ceremonies, representing…
Koal is a masculine name that appears to be a modern, phonetic variant of Cole. While Cole derives from the Old English 'col' meaning 'charcoal' or 'coal-black,' this distinctive spelling gives the…
Bird name
In one recent year there were 60 baby girls in the US named Lark....and only eight baby boys. But there's no reason this bird name can't also be masculine, especially given that Robin is making a…
Nuta is an uncommon masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Eastern European contexts, particularly Polish and Jewish communities, Nuta derives from the Yiddish word for 'note' (as in…
Olyn is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain etymology, possibly deriving from Scandinavian origins or representing a modern variation of names like Olin or Owen. The name has a concise, strong…
"light of God"
Unisex name in Israel, ideal for a Hanukkah baby.
Manx
"God's peace"
Little-known outside the Isle of Man (between Britain and Ireland), Orry is a Manx form of Godfrey. So while it looks as friendly and casual as a nickname, it's a complete name in itself, and may…
Variation of Reign or Rain; English word name
"royal authority; water falling in drops condensed from vapor in the atmosphere"
Rein, along with Reign, have taken over from Rain as a trendy word name. Should you rein it in or let it rein? Okay, bad puns we know, but that's the downside of word names. This is a true unisex…
Ryse is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variant of Rise, reflecting upward movement and achievement, or a contemporary spelling of Rice or Rhys, which…
Georgian and Italian form of Sabas, Aramaic
"grandfather"
A name with a bouncy yet earthy sound, Saba is the Georgian and Italian form of Sabas, a Judeo-Spanish name from the Aramaic language. Borne by several early saints, Sabas means "grandfather" or "old…
