By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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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…
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.
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…
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,…
Scottish
"place name"
Variant spelling of Fife, borne by English musician Fyfe Dangerfield and Scottish journalist and reporter Fyfe Robertson.
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.
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…
English
"fisherman"
Unusual alternative to Fisher with a brisker surname appeal.
Flyn is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from the surname 'Ó Floinn' meaning 'descendant of Flann.' Flann was a byname meaning 'red' or 'ruddy' in ancient Irish, often given to…
Flin is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Flynn, which has Irish Gaelic roots meaning 'son of the red-haired one,' or it could be a variant…
Fulk is a masculine name of Germanic origin that was once relatively common in medieval Europe, particularly after the Norman Conquest of England. It derives from the Germanic element "folk" meaning…
French, English
"strong; a protected building, a stronghold"
A saints name and a word name, this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.
Tuno is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may derive from Latin sources or represent a creative modern invention. In some contexts, it could be connected to the Italian word "tono"…
Spanish, diminutive of Francisco; Native American
"eagle"
Another winning and relaxed but energetic o-ending Latin name, sometimes associated with designer Paco Rabanne.
Feri is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Hungarian tradition, it serves as a diminutive form of Ferenc (the Hungarian version of Francis), meaning "Frenchman" or "free one." The name…
"free"
One of the classic hippie word names. In the 1970s, actors Barbara Hershey and David Carradine gave this name to their son...who later changed it to Tom.
Japanese
"dweller near the river where wisteria grows"
To honor the majestic mountain.
Diminutive of Gabriel
"God is my strength"
For English speakers, Gabi is usually short for Gabrielle. Elsewhere - such as Spain, Latin America and Israel - it can also be a male nickname for Gabriel. For rock musician Gabi Hun, it's short for…
Norse
"high ground"
A literary surname that's short, to the point, and very rare. It combines several origins: Scandinavian meaning "high ground", Scottish meaning "stranger", and English meaning "wild boar" (hello,…
Gari is a versatile masculine name with origins spanning multiple cultures. In Japanese, it can mean 'harvesting village' or relate to concepts of cutting and sharpness. In Georgian culture, it's a…
