By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Welsh
"son of Rhys"
Some names referring to expensive things -- Tiffany, Armani, Porsche -- are in fact declasse, but Price transcends that label with its simplicity and strength.
Spelling variation of Riot
"violent civil disorder"
Ryett feels like a trendy name, bringing to mind picks like Ryder and Ryker, as well as rhyming name Wyatt. However, being a homophone for "riot" might give some people pause. Ryatt is the most…
Saige as a masculine name represents a gender-crossing usage of what has traditionally been more common as a feminine name in recent decades. Derived from the herb sage (Salvia), the name carries…
Modern invented name
Tyler, with zest.
Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, Gaelic
"one strength"
Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form…
English, diminutive of Clinton
As flinty and steely as Mr. Eastwood.
Hungarian
"who is like god?"
Cool spin on Miklos, a Hungarian form of Michael.
Hebrew
"comfort"
An underused Biblical name borne by a New Testament prophet, Nahum feels like a good option for parents looking for a rare but traditional name that fits in with current trends. Derived from the…
Nolen is a masculine name with Irish and English origins, typically considered a variant of Nolan, which means 'famous' or 'noble.' This surname-turned-first-name has gained moderate popularity as…
Short form of Russell
Though as a formal name Rusty is a little, well, rusty, it spent half a century among the Top 1000, departing only in 1995. Only 45 baby boys received the name in the US in one recent year and it's…
Viaan is a modern masculine name with Indian origins, particularly popular among Hindu families. The name means "full of life" or "energetic" in Sanskrit, conveying vitality and dynamism. It gained…
Yossi is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as an affectionate diminutive of Yosef (Joseph). Popular in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide, it means 'God will add' or 'God will…
Quechua
"snake"
Famously Tupac Shakur's middle name.
Ameen is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'trustworthy,' 'faithful,' or 'honest.' It derives from the same root as 'Amin' and is closely related to 'Al-Mu'min,' one of the 99 names of…
Arlan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Germanic elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'land,' suggesting 'eagle land.' Alternatively, it could be a variation of Harlan,…
English
"lives near a high cliff"
Clive started life as a surname for someone who lived near a cliff, making it a secret outdoorsy name. Its use as a first name began in honor of Robert Clive (aka Clive of India), an…
German
"respected friend"
One of the many names with a strong "er" sound, like Bertram and Ernest, that was huge in the 1920s and is languishing in style limbo now. One famous bearer is the physicist Erwin Schrödinger, as in…
Latin
"seek; mission"
Cool new Q-starting possibility which suggests a sense of curiosity and purpose.
English from Norse
"to split"
This ancient name makes an intriguing alternative to River, blending edginess with the outdoorsy vibe of the more popular name. Meaning "to split", it could be considered slightly violent, or it…
Romanian
"sun"
As opposed to the Scandinavian Soren, Sorin derives from the Romanian word for "sun", and is quite common in its native land. For literary cred, Sorin is a character in Chekhov's "The Seagull."
