By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 127 pages
of 127
Finnish; Malagasy
"light"
Really offbeat, upbeat multi-cultural name with light sound and meaning. Valo might make a more unique spin on Milo.
Vaun is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Welsh name Vaughn or Vaughan, meaning 'small' or figuratively 'junior.' Alternatively, it could be connected to the…
Latin
"true"
The o ending and the positive meaning in many languages makes this a winner, and with the feminine Vera making a surprise return, and the new love for the letter 'V', this becomes a name that has…
Wulf is a masculine name with ancient Germanic roots, directly meaning 'wolf' in Old Germanic languages. This powerful, single-syllable name carries historical significance as both a standalone name…
Diminutive of Yulian, Russian and Bulgarian
"youthful, downy-bearded, sky father"
Easy and approachable nickname for Yulian, the Russian and Bulgarian variation of Julian.
Arabic
"beautiful, brilliant"
A short and bright Arabic name with that zippy Z initial.
Zejd is a masculine name with roots in Bosnian and broader Balkan Muslim naming traditions. It likely derives from the Arabic name 'Zayd,' which means 'growth,' 'abundance,' or 'prosperity.' In…
Turkish; Ethiopian, Amharic
"clever, intelligent; pure"
This mini name is more spunky than Zack or Zeke, but shares those well-loved sounds. In Ethiopia, Zeki means "pure", and is pronounced "zeh-KEE", with emphasis on the second syllable. With the rise…
Hebrew or Greek
Cool and breezy short form for names like Zephyr, Zephram, Zephaniel or Zephaniah.
Reyd is an uncommon masculine name with a modern, streamlined quality. It appears to be a contemporary spelling variation of 'Reid' or 'Reed,' names which derive from Old English and Scottish origins…
Ried is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a variant spelling of Reed or Reid. These names originally derived from a topographical surname referring to someone who lived in a…
Celtic
"long-winged swimming birds"
Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.
Reeg is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic and Dutch influences. It likely developed as a short form of names containing the element "reg" or "ric," meaning "power," "ruler," or "rich" -…
Regi is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive of Reginald, which comes from the Germanic name Raginald, combining elements meaning 'advice' and 'power.' Regi can function as both a…
Beel is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name 'Baal,' which referred to various deities in ancient Middle Eastern religions. Alternatively,…
English
"wedge-shaped object"
Surname from a landscape feature, associated with author Gore Vidal and Bill Clinton's Vice President Al Gore. Its alternative meaning - as in gory - may explain why it's never made it into the…
English word name
"gold"
Luxe baby name that could easily fit in among children named Onyx and Emerald. Goldie is a rising choice for girls.
Ryez is a contemporary masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative spelling variant of Reese or Rhys, which have Welsh origins meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor.' Alternatively,…
English nature name
Rice is really stretching the nature name boundary to its outer edges. But you may want to take it that far.
Glan is a short, distinctive masculine name with Welsh origins. In Welsh, 'glan' means 'clean,' 'pure,' or 'holy,' and can also refer to a riverbank or shore. As a personal name, Glan remains…
