By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Elvyn is a masculine name with medieval English and Celtic roots, representing a variant spelling of Elvin or Alvin. The name carries connections to various meanings, including 'elf friend' or…
Burtt is a masculine name of Germanic origin, likely derived from names containing the element 'bert' or 'brecht,' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' It can be considered a variant spelling of Burt, which…
Heló is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultural traditions. In Hungarian, it may be a variant form of Helő, which relates to words for brightness or light. In some Baltic languages, it could…
Basque
"Shadow"
The Basque name, meaning shadow, has the virtue of having both an interesting meaning and an obvious pronunciation.
"just, justice"
The Basque name has enough Zs in it to make it look spaceaged and trendy, but it is in fact a traditional Basque name. Despite its wonderful meaning, it may be too close to the feminine English name…
English word name
"a very large nail"
Spike is part mid-century nickname-name, ala Buster or Buck, and part word name, with an all-over cool creative dude feel thanks to directors Spike Lee and Spike Jonze. Mike Myers named his son…
Richo is an uncommon masculine name with an energetic quality. Likely a diminutive form of Richard or derived from the Spanish 'rico' meaning 'rich' or 'powerful,' it carries connotations of strength…
Word and comic book name
Flash Gordon makes this a superhero name, but Flash might just appeal to modern parents looking for one of the new active boys' names, ala Ace and Breaker and Ranger. We'd recommend something more…
Morry is a masculine name typically functioning as a diminutive of Morris, Maurice, or Mordecai. Morris derives from the Latin 'Mauritius,' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish,' while Maurice shares…
Scottish and English
"from the burnt house"
The final s turns this name into a manservant.
Maori
"peace"
Rongo is a masculine Maori name stemming from both the name of a god and also the Maori word for peace, "rangimarie", which itself is occasionally used as a feminine name. Rongo was the name of the…
Igbo
"peace is great"
Udoka is an Igbo-Nigerian name derived from the word Udo, meaning peace.
Diminutive of Jonathan
"gift of Jehovah"
Jaunty, to say the least, Jonty might be an option if Johnny feels too old school. It has been noticed most often on the playing fields, as in U.K. rugby player Jonty Parkin (born Jonathan) and South…
Tibetan
"rainbow"
Morys is a masculine name of Welsh origin, representing a traditional Welsh form of 'Maurice.' The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'Mauritius,' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish,' referring…
Spelling variation of Wylie
Wylei exists because Corey Parker decreed it so: He gave his newborn son this variation of the classic surname more conventionally spelled Wylie or Wiley. The problem with the Wylei spelling is that…
Motka is a masculine name with an exotic, distinctive quality. Its origins are somewhat obscure, potentially drawing from Eastern European, Native American, or other cultural traditions. The name has…
"alone"
A somewhat solemn name for a child. The feminine version is Bakarne.
Finnish variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
We like Matti in theory, but in practice it’s likely to get confused for the girlish Maddie.
Matvi is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Russian and Ukrainian cultures. It derives from Matthew (Matvey in Russian), which has Hebrew roots meaning "gift of God" or…
