By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Finnish, from Celtic
"bear"
This cute form of Arthur has something distinctly cool about it — from the unique "ooh" ending sound, to the harsher double T in the middle. In Finland, Arttu was a Top 10 name in the 2000s and…
Hungarian, from German
"famous warrior"
The Hungarian form of Roger is a fun twist on the retro classic. The name is also related to Rudolf: The Hungarians affectionately referred to Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria as Prince Rezső.…
English
"from Lassy"
The alternative Lacy spelling was once a popular choice for boys back in the first half of the 20th century and this form was occasionally used too. Derived from a Norman place name, it might also be…
Greek, Greek from Hebrew
"dove"
A modern Greek form Ion, a name that belonged to a mythological Greek king of Achaea. It is said that the Ionians, the region of Ionia, and the Ionian Sea are all named after him. Less commonly,…
Finnish
"gentle"
Vieno is a unisex name that comes from the Finnish word for "gentle". With its dashing -o ending and sleek sound, we think that Vieno is a fashionable choice that could work well outside of Finland.
Manx
"fair Lugh"
A variation of Finlo, a Manx name from the Isle of Man, originally used to honor the pagan sun god of the island, Lugh. It blends the Irish fin ("blessed", "fair") with the deity's name, itself…
