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Turkish and Albanian variation of Khalil, Arabic
"friend"
Variant form of Khalil common in Turkey.
Variation of Wolf, German surname
"wolf"
Ruban is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In French, 'ruban' means 'ribbon', giving the name an artistic, elegant quality. It also has roots in Indian traditions, particularly in Tamil,…
Old English
"God's friend"
A variation of Oswin, an ancient name borne by a 7th century king and saint. Meaning "God's friend", it could be an unexpected way to nickname Ozzie. This form is notably borne by the scholar Oswyn…
Hadan is a masculine name with obscure origins that appears in several cultural contexts. It may derive from Arabic roots, possibly related to 'hadana' meaning 'to embrace' or 'to nurture.' In some…
Henke is a masculine name primarily found in Swedish, Finnish, and German-speaking regions. It originated as a diminutive form of Henrik (Henry), which derives from the Germanic elements 'heim'…
Bryly is a modern masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly a creative variant of names like Brody, Riley, or Bryan. The unique spelling with the 'ly' ending gives it a distinctive flair while…
Welsh
"fortunate, benefactor's son"
Also spelled Madog, which was the name of an early Welshman, Madog ap Owain Gwynedd, reputed to have been the first European to discover North America in 1155. Maddox, the name of Angelina Jolie and…
Reyse is a masculine name with uncertain etymology, though it may be related to the Germanic name Reese or Rhys, which has Welsh origins meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor.' Alternatively, it could be a…
Animal name
"cobra"
A wild animal name given to only five boys in 2018. Five boys we're afraid to meet. (And fewer than five every year since then.)
Japanese
"spring-born boy"
A vintage choice in Japan that is not currently fashionable for babies.
Saúl is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, derived from the name Shaul, meaning 'asked for' or 'prayed for.' In biblical tradition, Saúl (or Saul) was the first king of Israel. The name…
Baraq is a masculine name with Semitic origins, appearing in Hebrew and Arabic traditions. In Hebrew, it means 'lightning' or 'flash,' and is notably the name of a biblical figure who was a military…
Majdi is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'majd' meaning 'glory' or 'honor.' Popular throughout the Middle East, particularly in Palestinian, Jordanian, and Lebanese…
Romanian, diminutive of John
"god is gracious"
English
"yew-tree valley"
A secret nature name for boys.
Traie is an uncommon masculine name with possible Celtic origins. It may be related to the Manx word 'traie' meaning 'beach' or 'shore,' reflecting the Isle of Man's coastal geography. Alternatively,…
Darry is a masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive form of names like Darrell, Darren, or Darryl. These parent names have Anglo-Saxon and Celtic origins, with Darrell meaning…
Ramie is a unique masculine name of diverse origins. It can be derived from the Hebrew name 'Ram' meaning 'high' or 'elevated,' or it might be related to the plant fiber known as ramie. The name may…
Phyfe is an uncommon masculine name with Scottish origins. It likely developed as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage, possibly derived from the region of Fife in Scotland. The name…
