By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Short form of Ocean, nature name
Ocie is an antiquated nickname name, fairly popular for both genders in the US a century or more ago. Derived from Oceanus (a male god), Ocean (unisex nature name), or possibly Ociel (Spanish, "from…
Gyle is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a variant of Kyle (from the Gaelic meaning 'narrow strait' or 'channel'), or possibly derive from an English…
Thos is a masculine name that originated as an abbreviated written form of Thomas, common in older documents and records where scribes would shorten names. Thomas itself comes from the Aramaic word…
Wirt is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from ancient words meaning "worthy" or "deserving." It may also have roots as an occupational surname for an innkeeper or host (from Middle…
Acie likely has multiple origin possibilities. It may have developed as a nickname or variant spelling of the name Ace, derived from the Latin "as" meaning "unit" or "one," which became associated…
Short form of Orlando or Roland, German
"famous throughout the land"
Orlo is a name nobody ever heard of until the surprise popularity of the unrelated but similar-sounding Arlo. If Arlo can be a hit, why not Orlo? Why not indeed. Some sources identify Orlo not as a…
French surname
Pronounced GHEED, this surname of Nobel Prizewinning novelist Andre could make a smooth, sleek middle name choice.
Emit is an uncommon masculine name with multiple origin possibilities. It can be seen as a reverse spelling of the word "time," giving it a creative, modern appeal. Alternatively, some connect it to…
Polish
"young goat"
Idzi is an intriguing name used mostly in Poland, a relative of Giles via its original Latin form Aegidius. If you're looking for a very unusual animal or vowel-heavy name, this might make an…
Okey is a masculine name with origins as a nickname derived from the English expression 'okay' or 'OK,' suggesting approval or acceptance. It may also have roots as an Anglicized form of various…
Gile is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Giles, which derives from the Greek name Aegidius, meaning "shield bearer." In some cultures, particularly in…
Roll is an uncommon masculine name that has several possible origins. It may have developed as a nickname from Roland, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'famous land.' Alternatively, it could be…
Chinese surname, meaning unknown
A common Chinese surname that made the Top 1000 in 1881.
Olie is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Oliver or as a variant spelling of Ollie. The name Oliver comes from Old French, ultimately derived from the Latin olive tree,…
Gill is a masculine name with multiple origins, functioning both as a standalone name and a diminutive of Gilbert or Gillian. Derived from the Old Norse 'gísl' meaning "hostage" or "pledge," it also…
Burmese
"round"
Used as a unisex name in Myanmar and Botswana, Lone could derive from the Burmese word for "round", or possibly from the Sotho name Lebone, meaning "light".
Ewin is a masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, likely derived from Eoghan (meaning 'born of the yew tree' or 'youth') or as a variant of Ewan/Ewen (the Scottish form of Eugene, meaning…
Giff is a masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Geoffrey or Gifford. Geoffrey derives from Germanic elements meaning 'peace' and 'traveler' or 'pledge,' while Gifford means 'gift…
Mell is a masculine name with roots in various cultures. It may be a variant of 'Mel,' which is often a diminutive of names like Melvin, Melbourne, or Melchior. The name has Germanic and Latin…
Robt is an abbreviated form of Robert, a Germanic name composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright.' This shortened version was historically used in written records…
