By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Othão is a masculine name with Portuguese origins, likely a variant or elaborate form of Otto or Otho. These names derive from Germanic roots meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' The tilde over the 'a'…
Norse
"arrow"
Orvar Odd is a legendary Norse hero who is the subject of a 13th-century Icelandic saga.
Eelis is a masculine Finnish name derived from the Hebrew name Elias (Elijah), which means 'Yahweh is God' or 'the Lord is my God'. In Finland and other Nordic countries, Eelis has been used for…
Finnish variation of Gabriel, Hebrew
"God is my strength"
As a masculine name, Gauri is Finnish in origin and derives from Gabriel.
Norse and German
"ancestor"
An ancient Norse fertility god, also known as Freyr (Nordic mythology) or Ing (Germanic mythology).
Hermá is an uncommon masculine name that may have several potential origins. It could be a variation of Herman, a Germanic name meaning 'army man' or 'warrior,' with the accent suggesting Spanish or…
Cherokee
"canoe"
In Cherokee, the TS sounds like a J, which could lead to pronunciation confusion. Despite this, Tsiyi could be one to add to your list if you have Cherokee heritage.
Fülöp is the Hungarian form of Philip, a masculine name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'lover of horses.' This distinctive variation maintains the name's classical roots while showcasing…
Slovene variation of Laurence, Latin
"from Laurentium"
Lovro originated as a short form of Lovrenc — the Slovene variation of Laurence — but is now used more often in its own right. Lovro is a Top 10 name in Slovenia.
Welsh
"summer"
Somewhere between Kevin and Heaven lies summery Hefin, a sunny yet rugged choice, totally different in feel to its aforementioned sound-alikes. In Wales, it is given to a small handful of babies most…
Hebrew
"God has purchased"
Elkan is derived from Elkanah, the name of Samuel's father in the Old Testament.
English word name
"metal"
Gem names are having their moment — metal names could feasibly be next.
Gediz is a masculine name of Turkish origin, derived from the Gediz River, one of the major rivers in Turkey that flows through western Anatolia into the Aegean Sea. The name carries geographical and…
Finnish variation of Gregory, Greek
"vigilant, a watchman"
A creative way to honor a Gregory.
Finnish variation of Siegfried, German
"victorious peace"
A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.
Cornish variation of Loveday, English
"beloved day"
Lowdy is a variation of Loveday, a name given to babies in medieval England who were born on days when adversaries would come together to resolve their conflicts amicably. Loveday continued to be…
Diminutive of Jaakko, Finnish
"supplanter"
A nickname for Jaakko, the Finnish form of Jacob.
Sanskrit, Hindi
"always, eternal"
Used for both boys and girls in India, this appealing Hindi name works well internationally.
Diminutive of Ambrose, Latin
"immortal"
A thoroughly old-school nickname for Ambrose — one that lightens up the serious full form.
