By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English from Latin
"new"
A literary twist on rising star Nova, derived from the same Latin word.
Hebrew
"white, blank"
Libni is the name of two male characters in the Bible — both grandsons of Levi. It is derived from the Hebrew word laben , meaning "to be white."
Japanese
"discipline; logic; reign"
Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."
English
"patch"
A nickname occasionally given as a name in its own right. It doesn't have to be short for anything — comic physician Patch Adams's real first name is Hunter — but it could be a fun short form of…
Alart is an exceptionally rare masculine name with medieval European origins. It likely derives from old Germanic elements, possibly related to names like Adelard (meaning 'noble' and 'hardy') or…
German
"noble, steadfast"
Alard looks and sounds like the name of a romantic, medieval knight. It's dashing and unusual; but still easy to pronounce and spell. Cognate Adelard might also appeal if you are considering this…
Ailin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Irish tradition, it's derived from Ailín, a diminutive of Ailill, meaning 'elf' or 'noble.' In Chinese, Ailin (爱林) can mean 'love of…
Aland is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Old Norse elements meaning "foreigner's land" or could be connected to the Åland Islands between Finland and Sweden. The…
Allyn is a gender-neutral name with versatile usage as a masculine name, though it also appears as a feminine option. With Welsh and Celtic origins, it relates to names like Alan and Allen, derived…
Cherokee
"buffalo"
Buffaloes are honored in Cherokee culture, as they were notoriously difficult to hunt yet an important food source.
Catalan form of Ovid
A distinctive name derived from the Latin Ovid, made famous by the singer-songwriter Ovidi Montllor.
Place-name, Spanish
"poplar tree"
The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Masculine name in the Choctaw tradition.
Variation of Akiva, Hebrew
"to protect, shelter"
Galician diminutive of Henrique, Portuguese
"estate ruler"
With names like Henry, Henrik, and Enzo rising up the charts, it's about time parents discover Henzo. It's a short form of Henrique traditionally used in Galicia, Spain, but some may be familiar with…
Variation of Tiemu, Finnish
"victory of the people"
Teemu ultimately derives from the Greek name Nicodemus via the Icelandic Demus and Finnish Tiemus.
Keeva is an uncommon masculine name with Irish Gaelic origins. While traditionally used as a feminine name (spelled Caoimhe in Irish, pronounced KEE-va), it has recently gained some usage for boys.…
Kivah is a masculine name with diverse cultural connections. In Hebrew contexts, it may be related to 'Akiva,' meaning 'to protect' or 'shelter.' Some associate it with the Hebrew word for…
English word name
"bundle"
An interesting choice for the child of an architect.
Abrão is the Portuguese form of Abraham, a name with profound biblical significance. Derived from the Hebrew name Avraham, it means 'father of multitudes' or 'father of many nations.' In the Bible,…
