By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Eelis is a masculine Finnish name derived from the Hebrew name Elias (Elijah), which means 'Yahweh is God' or 'the Lord is my God'. In Finland and other Nordic countries, Eelis has been used for…
Tosia is a masculine name with Polish origins, functioning as a diminutive of Antoni (the Polish form of Anthony, meaning 'priceless one' or 'highly praiseworthy'). In Polish culture, Tosia is…
Hungarian, from Latin
"from Antium"
A unique Hungarian form of Anthony that makes a familiar name seem striking and fresh.
Catalan, meaning unknown
An obscure medieval saint's name with a smooth liquid sound. The Latin version is Andeolus.
Finnish variation of Gabriel, Hebrew
"God is my strength"
As a masculine name, Gauri is Finnish in origin and derives from Gabriel.
Norse and German
"ancestor"
An ancient Norse fertility god, also known as Freyr (Nordic mythology) or Ing (Germanic mythology).
Hermá is an uncommon masculine name that may have several potential origins. It could be a variation of Herman, a Germanic name meaning 'army man' or 'warrior,' with the accent suggesting Spanish or…
Cherokee
"canoe"
In Cherokee, the TS sounds like a J, which could lead to pronunciation confusion. Despite this, Tsiyi could be one to add to your list if you have Cherokee heritage.
Short form of Angelo
Angie was an accepted nickname for boys at the same time that Patsy was, meaning, too long ago to be relevant now.
Fülöp is the Hungarian form of Philip, a masculine name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'lover of horses.' This distinctive variation maintains the name's classical roots while showcasing…
Slovene variation of Laurence, Latin
"from Laurentium"
Lovro originated as a short form of Lovrenc — the Slovene variation of Laurence — but is now used more often in its own right. Lovro is a Top 10 name in Slovenia.
Welsh
"summer"
Somewhere between Kevin and Heaven lies summery Hefin, a sunny yet rugged choice, totally different in feel to its aforementioned sound-alikes. In Wales, it is given to a small handful of babies most…
Anker is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Germanic origins, historically functioning as both a given name and surname. It derives from the word for 'anchor,' symbolizing stability and…
Hebrew
"God has purchased"
Elkan is derived from Elkanah, the name of Samuel's father in the Old Testament.
English word name
"metal"
Gem names are having their moment — metal names could feasibly be next.
Gediz is a masculine name of Turkish origin, derived from the Gediz River, one of the major rivers in Turkey that flows through western Anatolia into the Aegean Sea. The name carries geographical and…
Finnish variation of Gregory, Greek
"vigilant, a watchman"
A creative way to honor a Gregory.
Tolya is a masculine name of Russian origin, primarily used as a diminutive or affectionate form of Anatoly (Анатолий). Anatoly itself derives from Greek roots meaning 'sunrise' or 'from the east.'…
Ameus is a rare masculine name with possible Latin or Greek origins. Though uncommon in contemporary use, it may have evolved from ancient Greek names like Amadeus (meaning 'love of God') or Latin…
Amman is a masculine name with rich historical and geographical connections. Most notably, it shares its name with the capital city of Jordan, which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities…
