By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Beele is an uncommon masculine name with somewhat obscure origins. It may be a variant spelling of 'Beal' or 'Beale', surname-derived names with English and Norman roots meaning 'handsome' or 'fair…
Maori
"help"
Maori form of Ezra
Ignác is the Hungarian and Czech form of Ignatius, a name of Latin origin meaning "fiery" or "ardent." The name gained prominence through Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order. In…
Beile is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, traditionally used in Jewish communities. The name derives from 'beyl,' related to beauty or something beautiful. Historically, Beile was more common…
Croatian
"small, humble"
Croatian form of Paul
Variation of Thaddeus, Aramaic
"gift of God"
Addai is derived from Thaddai, the original Aramaic form of Thaddeus. We prefer this derivative to Thad, which is twice as common.
Nature name, English word name
"a shore of a body of water"
With the tide coming in on a new wave of word names, this one just might catch on, especially for parents who relish sun, sand, and surf. Forest lovers can spell it Beech, like the tree.
Irish
"little man"
This more user-friendly Anglicized form of Beacan, could profit from its kinship with the popular Beckett--with which it could share the nickname Beck. Becan is an Irish saint's name, attached to the…
Nature name
A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender.
Welsh
"gold"
Derived from the Welsh word for gold, pronounced differently from the European currency.
Hebrew
"red"
A handsome and rare Hebrew name related to Adam — it was given to fewer than five American babies in the United States in 2021.
Baxly is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary variation of Baxley or Becksley. It likely originated as an English surname derived from a place name combining elements meaning…
Bower comes from English surname origins, derived from the Old English word 'bur,' referring to a cottage or dwelling, particularly one in a leafy enclosure or garden. Historically, it was an…
Variation of Koji, Japanese
"double happiness; peaceful boss"
Ángel is a masculine name with deep Latin roots, directly meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.' This spiritual name appears across numerous cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries where it…
German
"land"
Identical in sound to Lonzo, although the names have different origins. Lanzo is a Germanic root meaning "land," and the source of names such as Lance and Lansing.
Basek is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily found in Polish communities as a diminutive form of Sebastian or Bazyli (Basil). This short form carries a friendly, approachable quality…
Hungarian form of Basil
"royal"
Vazul is a variation of Vászoly, which originates from the Greek Basil. It was most famously the name of a member of the House of Árpád, a grandson of a Grand Prince of the Hungarians - fitting,…
Vasya is a masculine name of Russian origin, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of the name Vasily (Russian form of Basil, meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'). Common throughout Russia and…
Cherokee
"black fox"
One of a handful of Cherokee names meaning "black fox," along with Enoli and Inola.
