By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Koty is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of Dakota, a Native American tribal name meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' Alternatively, it could be a variant…
Daru is a masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Persian, it means 'remedy' or 'medicine,' reflecting its connection to healing and wellness. In Hindi, Daru can mean 'wine' or 'alcohol.' It's…
Kran is a concise masculine name with diverse origins. In some cultures, it may be related to birds, particularly the crane, symbolizing longevity and good fortune. In others, it could be derived…
Grue is an uncommon masculine name with Norse and Scottish origins. In Norwegian, 'grue' refers to dread or horror, while in Scottish dialect, it can mean 'to shudder' or 'to feel uneasy.' The name…
Place-name
"abundant fertile land; great place"
Soul singer Cuba Gooding and his actor son of the same name put this unexpected geographical name on the map for boys, but it has a longer history of use than you might expect. Deriving from the…
Short form of Jakub, Polish, Czech, and Slovak variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
Kuba is the attractive short form of Jakub, the spelling of Jacob commonly used in Poland. Much more distinctive than Jake!
Scandinavian & Dutch variation of Daniel
"God is my judge"
Dan with a little something extra.
Dacy is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Irish surname Deasy (from 'Ó Déasaigh' meaning 'one who is quick or nimble'), or it could be a variation of…
Dafi is a versatile name used for boys in Welsh culture and in Israel. In Welsh traditions, Dafi functions as a diminutive of Dafydd (the Welsh form of David), carrying the inherited meaning…
Welsh; diminutive of Dafydd
A cool and rare Welsh nickname, though it may put some people in mind of the Banana Boat Song.
Irish
"quick-footed"
A long shot, but it could join the crop of dashing Irish surname names.
See DALEY.
Dema is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Arabic, it means "lasting" or "eternal," while in Russian and Ukrainian, it functions as a diminutive of Demyan or Demian (derived from…
Dayn is a masculine name that appears to be a modern spelling variation of 'Dane' or possibly 'Dean.' If derived from 'Dane,' it has Norse origins referring to a person from Denmark. If connected to…
Czech variation of Daniel
Groovier than Daniel, with an engaging, upbeat energy.
Spanish, diminutive of Daniel
Lively nickname form of overused biblical favorite.
Literary name
This name of a character in Faulkner's As I Lay Dying is short, sweet and Southern-sounding.
English place- and word name
This British river name sounds sleek and strong but perhaps a bit too energetic.
Sanskrit
"divine"
Devi is the name of a Hindu goddess. Deva or Dev are male forms.
Diminutive of Dafydd, Welsh variation of David
The name of the patron saint of Wales is virtually unknown in the US under this spelling. There were no baby boys named Dewi or Dewie in the US in 2021, though there were 35 named Dewey. Incredibly…
