By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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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.
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…
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.
Finnish variation of Siegfried, German
"victorious peace"
A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.
Cornish variation of Loveday, English
"beloved day"
Lowdy is a variation of Loveday, a name given to babies in medieval England who were born on days when adversaries would come together to resolve their conflicts amicably. Loveday continued to be…
Diminutive of Jaakko, Finnish
"supplanter"
A nickname for Jaakko, the Finnish form of Jacob.
Sanskrit, Hindi
"always, eternal"
Used for both boys and girls in India, this appealing Hindi name works well internationally.
Diminutive of Ambrose, Latin
"immortal"
A thoroughly old-school nickname for Ambrose — one that lightens up the serious full form.
Swedish and Icelandic diminutive of Nicodemus, Greek
"victory of the people"
In Iceland, there is an official government list of baby names you must choose from. Demus was officially recognized as an Icelandic name in August of 2002.
Italian, Spanish
"pink, rosy"
A famous bearer of this name is RJ Rosales, a Filipino-Australian musician.
Hungarian, meaning unknown
Zalán is a very trendy name for boys in Hungary, although its origins are unclear. Zalán's use as a name may be inspired by the Zala River or Zala region, both in Hungary. 19th century Hungarian poet…
Maori
"gift of god"
Maori form of Matthew
Dénes is a Hungarian masculine name derived from the Greek name Dionysius, which refers to the devotee of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and festivity. This elegant name has been…
Mongolian
"joy"
A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
Vilém is the Czech and Slovak form of the masculine name William, which has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian.' The name combines the elements 'wil' (will, desire)…
