By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Italian form of Urs, Latin
"bear"
Familiar in France where it ranked in the Top 400 in a recent year, Orso is related to the English Orson, Swiss Urs, and astronomy-inspired Ursa. Derived from the Latin ursus , it is the Italian word…
Orad is an uncommon masculine name with potential Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, it may relate to the word for 'light' or be connected to places mentioned in ancient texts. The name could also be a…
Oron is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'light' or 'mountain of strength.' This concise yet powerful name carries a sense of illumination and fortitude. In Israeli culture, Oron appears as…
Fish is an unusual masculine name derived directly from the common noun for aquatic creatures. As a given name, it belongs to the category of nature-inspired or word names that have occasionally been…
Word name
Even if you're hoping for a fiery child, this seems like playing with fire. One celebrity--Steve Vai--was bold enough to use it for his son.
Gaelic or Sindarin
"white, fair"
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic bàn , meaning "white, fair". It's also a name in J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional Elvish language, in which it means "beautiful".
Hebrew
"raven"
Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.
Orni is an uncommon masculine name with varied origins. It may derive from Hebrew, where it relates to 'ornan' meaning 'pine tree' or 'ash tree'. In some cultures, it appears as a diminutive form of…
Scottish
"place name"
Variant spelling of Fife, borne by English musician Fyfe Dangerfield and Scottish journalist and reporter Fyfe Robertson.
Variation of Aurelius or Oriol, or English word name
"golden; spoken"
Possibly inspired by golden names, Oriol and Aurelius, or by the word oral, meaning "spoken", Oral is not one that would work in a modern English-speaking context. Too medical and too sexual, it did…
Scottish place name, German, French
"path; small shrill flute"
Also spelled Fyfe, this zippy sounding name would make a great middle name choice for music lovers or those with Scottish roots. The name has a double meaning: it is both a Scottish place name,…
Ferd is a short form of Ferdinand, a Germanic name combining 'fardi' meaning journey or travel, and 'nanth' meaning daring or brave. The name suggests a sense of adventure and courage. Ferd gained…
Latin, from the Roman family name Caius
"rejoice"
Cayo is a rare and rhythmic Spanish name, all but unknown in the English-speaking world, that would make a lively choice.
Omry is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, considered a variant of the biblical name Omri, who was a 9th-century BC king of Israel. The name means 'sheaf of grain' or 'my people are…
Nickname for Philip, Phillip, or Felipe
"lover of horses"
Flip is a cute, attitude-filled nickname for the very proper Philip and variations. A perfect choice if you're looking for a buttoned-up proper name with an informal short form.
Fede is a masculine name that originates primarily from Spanish and Italian language backgrounds. In Spanish, it's a shortened form of Federico (the Spanish equivalent of Frederick), which means…
Lell is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant of Lall, which has Germanic roots, or possibly a surname adopted as a given name. In some regions, it could be related to…
Lico is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish and Portuguese contexts, it can be a diminutive form of names containing the 'lico' element, such as Federico or Angelico. It has…
Italian word name
"lighthouse"
Names ending with O are popular, but this one is almost unheard-of. Faro has the advantages of being easy to spell and pronounce (unless it's confused with Pharaoh), and a bright meaning. Ultimately…
Kass is a masculine name that likely originated as a short form of names like Kassian, Cassius, or even Kaspar. The name has Greek roots through Cassius, which may relate to "kassis" meaning…
