By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Swahili
"first born child"
Traditional Swahili choice for the eldest child.
French
"reborn"
Here, it's strictly for girls, though Celine Dion's boy Rene-Charles reminded us of its masculine origins.
Finnish variation of Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
Aapo has been a common Finnish name for decades and is now declining in popularity.
English, nickname
A fun short form of Balthazer, Alexander, Zachary, or any other name with a "Za" sound.
Diminutive of Antero, Finnish
"strong, manly"
A common nickname for Antero, the Finnish variation of Andrew.
Welsh
"victory"
A cute Welsh name with a strong meaning. This was the name of a 6th-century Welsh saint who founded Caergybi, or Holyhead in English. Welsh pop start Ian "H" Watkins and his husband welcomed twins…
Sanskrit
"master, lord"
An epithet of the god Shiva in Hindu tradition.
Slavic, Serbian, and Slovenian from Hungarian
"lord"
Uroš was derived from the Hungarian root úr , meaning "lord." It is primarily used in Serbia, but ranks in the Slovenian Top 100 as well.
English word name
"spell, curse, bringer of bad luck"
A popular choice for black cats, Jinx has become a quietly used option for baby boys in the US. Previously, it had been largely given to girls, likely because it appeared in the James Bond movie Die…
Théo is a French masculine name derived from the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of God." This short, stylish form has gained significant popularity across Europe, particularly in France,…
Japanese
"blue tree"
Finnish variation of Eila, Norwegian
"bright, shining light"
Eilo is one of the few masculine names to derive from a feminine one. It comes from Eila, the Norwegian variation of Elina.
Éric is the French form of the masculine name Eric, featuring an acute accent mark over the 'E.' The name has Norse origins, derived from 'Eiríkr,' combining elements meaning 'ever' or 'always' and…
Yrjö is a traditional Finnish masculine name with historical significance. It is the Finnish equivalent of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The…
Latin
"day"
A modern name likely inspired by the Latin phrase carpe diem meaning "seize the day".
Portuguese variation of John
"God is gracious"
A Portuguese classic. Many members of the Portuguese royal family were named João, and today it’s associated with a number of Portuguese and Brazilian footballers.
Malayalam variation of Cyriacus, Greek
"of the lord"
Dutch
"eaglelike"
That double a invests the old Arthur nickname with fresh life.
Egyptian
"peaceful"
Egyptian mythology place-name with an intriguing sound and appealingly peaceful meaning. Update for Aaron?
Abot is an unusual masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Hebrew word for 'father' (ab or abba), functioning as a variant of Abbott, which historically referred to the…
