By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Estonian variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
Friendly and charming international variation of Matthew, common in Estonia.
Finnish variation of Basil, Greek
"regal"
A Gen X name in the Nordic region from which it hails.
Japanese, meaning unknown
A rare, but certainly usable, Japanese name from the manga series Vampire Knight .
French variation of Louis or Lucas
This name, also spelled Loic , is a classic in French-speaking areas but rarely heard elsewhere.
Spanish artist name
Unique option honoring Spanish surrealist painter Joan Miró. Could have some pronunciation problems, but preferable to calling your little boy Joan.
Hungarian from Turkish
"white eagle"
Swedish, Danish, Old Norse
"wolf; unfriendly"
Ubbe or Ubba was a 9th-century Viking and one of the commanders of the Great Heathen Army that invaded Anglo-Saxon England in the 9th century. It ultimately has its roots in either the Old Norse…
Variation of Tib, English
"courageous people"
In medieval times, Tibb and Tib were nicknames for Theobald, which also gave way to short forms Tebb and Tipp.
Welsh form of Honorius
"honorable"
Ynyr is still quietly used in Wales, though the alternative modern form of ancient Roman Honorius is the simple Honor. The name is used in the 1983 sci-fi movie, Krull , which follows the adventures…
Finnish diminutive of Greger, Swedish
"vigilant, a watchman"
Reko is a Finnish nickname for the Swedish name Greger, which shares roots with Gregory. Reijo is another form seen in Nordic countries.
Chickasaw
"chief's name"
The name of a Chickasaw chieftain who gave his name to the city of Iuka, Mississippi.
Japanese
"bright light; hopeful fortune"
A Japanese name with lovely meanings.
Jöel is a masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Yoel, meaning 'Yahweh is God.' The addition of the umlaut over the 'o' gives it a distinctive Scandinavian or Germanic touch, though this…
English
"dance"
Jörn is a masculine Germanic name primarily used in northern Germany, Denmark, and Scandinavia. It's a variation of the name Jürgen, which itself is the German form of George, ultimately derived from…
Ernö is a masculine Hungarian name that serves as a variant of Ernest, which derives from the Germanic elements 'ernst' meaning 'serious' or 'determined' and 'vilja' meaning 'will.' Popular primarily…
Ísak is the Icelandic and Faroese form of Isaac, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice.' The name carries biblical significance as Isaac was the son of…
Latin
"flow"
Hebrew
"my father"
This Hebrew name honors Dad in a subtle way and could be used as an alternative to Levi.
Naïm is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning "comfort," "tranquility," or "paradise." The diaeresis over the "i" (as in Naïm) indicates that the vowels are pronounced separately, emphasizing…
