By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English literary name
"kite"
Poetic and easy to pronounce (it's keets), this is one of many poets' names to consider, such as Auden, Eliot, Frost, Byron, Lorca, Marlowe, Blake, Emerson and Tennyson. Likely meaning "kite", in…
Irish
"handsome and noble"
Keefe is an energetic Irish surname occasionally used as a first. Only caveat: Will people think your little Keefe is a Keith with enunciation problems?
Jobst is a masculine name with Germanic origins, primarily found in German-speaking regions and the Netherlands. It developed as a variant of the name Jodocus or Judocus, which derived from the…
Kealy is a masculine name with Irish Gaelic origins, derived from the surname Ó Caollaidhe, meaning 'descendant of Caollaidhe' (slender one). While also used for girls, particularly in America, it…
Keely as a masculine name represents a less common gender assignment for what is primarily used as a feminine name in modern times. The name has Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic 'Caolaidhe'…
English
"smart, keen"
An English surname originally given to someone quick-witted.
Juste is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Latin 'justus' meaning 'just,' 'righteous,' or 'fair.' Used more commonly in France and French-speaking regions, this name carries…
Kelen is a unique masculine name with Hungarian and Celtic origins. In Hungarian, it's derived from 'kelni' meaning 'to rise,' suggesting someone who is ambitious and forward-moving. In Celtic…
Spanish variation of Junius
Junot, which sounds like the goddess and indie movie name "Juno" and the Alaskan place name Juneau, is actually someting completely different. The literati will recognize the unusual name of writer…
Kelin is a versatile masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern invented name, a variant spelling of Kellan (Irish for "slender" or "slim"), or derived from other names like…
Kelon is a modern masculine name that has emerged in recent decades without extensive historical roots. Possibly a variation of Kellen (Irish for 'slender' or 'slim') or a creative combination of…
Junto is an unusual masculine name that may have Japanese origins, where it can mean "pure" or "genuine." Alternatively, it could relate to the Spanish word meaning "together" or "joined." The name…
Keily as a masculine name represents an uncommon gender usage of what is typically a feminine name in English-speaking countries. The feminine Keily is often a variant spelling of Kelly or Kaylee.…
Junor is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It likely developed as a variant spelling of "Junior," traditionally used for sons named after their fathers. The alternative…
Kelsy is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Kelsey, which originated as an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'ship's island' or 'Cenel's island.' While…
Kelcy is a gender-neutral name that has been used predominantly for males, though it works well for any gender. It appears to be a variant spelling of Kelsey, which originated as an English surname…
Julie as a masculine name represents an interesting cross-cultural usage, as it is predominantly recognized as a feminine name in English-speaking countries. As a masculine name, it may have roots in…
Kentt is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Kent with an additional 't'. The base name Kent has English origins as a place name and surname, derived from the county in southeastern…
Kennt is an unusual masculine name that may have several possible origins. It could be a variant spelling of Kent, which derives from the Old English place name meaning 'border' or 'coastal…
Gyula is a traditional Hungarian male name with ancient origins. It originally served as a title for a high-ranking military leader or tribal chief in early Hungarian society, similar to a duke. The…
