By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Maori
"sky"
In Maori and other Polynesian mythology Rangi or Ranginui was a god of the sky, husband of the earth goddess Papa or Papatuanuku. This strong and simple Māori name would make for a fresh celestial…
Basque
"God is gracious"
Basque form of John
Slavic, Croatian
"healthy"
Sanel is a short and sweet name commonly used in South Slavic countries. It possibly means "healthy" from the Latin sana .
Finnish
"autumn foliage"
Ruska is a Finnish word referring to autumn foliage — often specifically autumn in Lapland, Finland where the colors are vibrant and magical.
Bulgarian
"ash tree; clear, serene"
Yasen is a male given name in Bulgaria with two lovely meanings — ash tree, and serene.
Variation of Arne, Finnish, Norse
"eagle; treasure"
A popular name in Finland, Aarni works as both a variation of Arne, a diminutive form any of the Arn- names, and as a Finnish word name. Either way, it has a familiar sound and a cool meaning:…
Variation of Kale
While there were no baby boys named Kayle last year, there were nearly 50 named Kale. The Kayle spelling is borne by several notable male athletes.
Ánrai is a masculine Irish name representing the Gaelic form of Henry. The name derives from Germanic elements meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household.' The acute accent over the 'A'…
Slavic diminutive of Ivan
This diminutive of Ivan is typically used for boys in South Slavic countries.
Japanese
"morning moon or morning blossom"
Depending on the kanji characters used, this attractive and energetic Japanese name can have a variety of meanings relating to nature.
Hebrew
"fear, revere"
In the Bible, this name belongs to a son of Jehaleleel, of the tribe of Judah.
English word name
"spinning; incorporating a turbine"
Turbo debuted on the charts in 2020, when it was given to six baby boys.
Aarão is the Portuguese form of Aaron, a name with ancient Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, Aaron (or Aharon) was the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites, making it a name with…
Ancient Roman
"old"
Casca was a Roman cognomen — a proto-surname — that derived from a word meaning "old." It was seen in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar , and more recently, in The Hunger Games .
"oryx"
Hebrew, meaning unknown
An attractive Hebrew name with an abundance of nickname options — Lev, Levi, Dov, and Dovi.
Place name, Egyptian
"palaces, castles"
Luxor is just waiting to be discovered as a baby name. It has a lot going for it — an easy and fashionable nickname (hello, Lux!), unisex appeal, and a place name connection. Luxor is the modern-day…
Adrín is a masculine name primarily used in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Spain and parts of Latin America. It represents a variant spelling of Adrián, which derives from the Latin name…
Jonté is a modern masculine name that represents a creative variation of the name Jon or Jonathan, with the addition of an accent on the final 'e' giving it a distinctly French or African-American…
Kazakh
"male moon"
A strong and evocative Kazakh moon name. It also appears in Estonia as a masculine form of the popular girl name Aino, meaning "the only one".
