By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Gaelic
"son of Hugh"
This surname was used by Grant Show and Katherine La Nasa for their daughter Eloise's middle.
Variation of Rhodes, Greek
"where roses grow"
Variation of Rhodes.
Variation of Arvin, German
"friend of the people"
As a male name, Arven is a variation of the friendly German Arvin. The feminine Arven is the Hungarian form of Arwen, the Tolkien princess in Lord of the Rings . Arven is also a male character in the…
Isaco is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots. It's primarily recognized as an Italian and Spanish variation of Isaac, which originates from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, meaning 'he will laugh'…
Dutch, variation of Jans
Variation of Jans.
Variation of Zoe, Greek
"life"
Mireille Enos and Alan Ruck used it as the middle name for their son Larkin in 2014.
Iaian is a variant spelling of the Scottish name Iain, which is the Gaelic form of John. It derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This unusual spelling gives the…
English nature name
Jolly Holly has always been among the favorite names for Christmas babies , evoking the symbolic shrub with dark green leaves and bright red berries. And Holly is the flower for the month of…
Gramm is a masculine name with Germanic origins, possibly derived from the Old High German word 'gram' meaning 'angry' or 'fierce.' It may also be related to the word for 'gram' as a unit of…
Persian
"illustrious"
Whatever its merits as a name, Haman is a Biblical villain, a member of the Persian king's court who plotted to slaughter the Jews. His plan was foiled by Queen Esther and Haman was hanged. Not a…
Hebrew
"hill, mountain"
Abraham's brother and Caleb's son in the Old Testament, also known as Aran. Haran is one simple and virtually unused Biblical name.
Greek
"song of the hero"
Greek name featured in the New Testament.
Gabys is a unique masculine name that likely originated as a variant or diminutive of Gabriel, a name with Hebrew origins meaning "God is my strength." The spelling with a 'y' instead of the more…
"with me"
Uncommon biblical name from the Old Testament.
Gabko is a masculine name with Slavic origins, most likely used in Slovak, Czech, or other Eastern European communities. It functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of Gabriel, which derives…
Greek variation of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Greek variation of Joseph used in the New Testament. Joses is one of those names that feels at once novel and familiar, perhaps because it also sounds like Moses. An intriguing option.
"generous"
Biblical name from the Old Testament.
Biblical place name and masculine given name in the Old Testament.
Kappo is a masculine name with Japanese origins, though it remains uncommon even in Japan. The name may be connected to 'kappo' cuisine, a traditional Japanese dining style where chefs prepare food…
Gabie is a masculine name that serves as a diminutive form of Gabriel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my strength.' While Gabriel has been consistently popular for boys across many…
