By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Cornish from Welsh
"great, immense, wonderful"
The meaning of Edern is disputed, with some saying it comes from the Latin name Aeturnus, meaning "eternal" or "immortal." The more plausible etymology is that Edern derives from the Welsh edyrn ,…
Turkish and Azerbaijani
"first"
Authentically spelled İlkin, this would be an unusual (to English speakers) pick for a firstborn boy.
Japanese
"holy child"
This unisex Japanese name feels approachable in the English-speaking world as well, following in the footsteps of trending Japanese names like Kenji and Kenzo.
Re'em is a masculine name of Hebrew origin that refers to a powerful wild ox or unicorn mentioned in biblical texts. In the Bible, the re'em symbolizes strength and untamed power. The name carries…
Ajlan is a masculine name of Arabic origin. It carries meanings associated with haste, quickness, or speed in Arabic. The name is most commonly found in Middle Eastern countries, particularly in…
"flying hero"
Stána is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Czech and Slovak cultures. It typically serves as a diminutive form of Stanislav, a name combining elements meaning 'establish'…
Hungarian variation of Nathan, Hebrew
"given"
Welsh place name
The historic name for the south-west corner of Wales, deriving from the British tribe of the Demetae.
"peaceful man"
Radna is known in demonology as the demon of greed and envy.
Maori
"the God wrestler"
Iraia is one of those rare names that exists as a male form in one culture -- in this case, Maori -- and in a female form with a totally different meaning and derivation. New Zealand actor Jemaine…
Croatian form of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Croatian short form of Josip, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew Joseph.
Variation of Amun, Egyptian
"the hidden one"
In demonology, Aamon is a Grand Marquis of Hell, often depicted with the head of a hawk, body of a wolf, and tail of a snake.
Lázár is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, being the Hungarian form of Lazarus, meaning "God has helped." The name appears prominently in the Bible, most notably in the New Testament where Lazarus…
Cherokee
"hooting owl"
Owls are revered and feared in Cherokee culture, thought of as witches in disguise. Uguku is one of multiple owl names in the Cherokee language. It is onomatopoetic with the owl's calls.
"save; planetary"
Rafeé is a variant spelling of Rafi or Rafee, originating from Arabic and Hebrew traditions. The name means 'exalted' or 'elevated' in Arabic, while in Hebrew it can relate to 'healing' or 'God has…
Hawaiian
"full of knowledge"
An intriguing Hawaiian boy's name much more distinct and unique than Kai or Koa.
Turkish word name
"hillside"
Yamaç is a word name relatively new to the scene in Turkey — it entered the Top 100 in 2018.
