By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Dimas is a masculine name with biblical and Greek origins. In Christian tradition, Dimas (sometimes Dismas) is the name given to the 'Good Thief' who was crucified alongside Jesus and promised…
Elson is a masculine name with Germanic and English origins, traditionally functioning as a surname meaning 'son of Ellis' or 'son of Elias.' As a first name, Elson gained modest usage in the early…
Elwin is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, combining the elements 'elf' and 'friend,' thus meaning 'elf friend' or 'friend of elves.' This charming meaning connects the name to folklore and…
Greek variation of Judah
"praised"
Though there were two apostles named Judas, everyone remembers the one who betrayed Jesus, and the name has been permanently shunned.
Kamar is a masculine name with rich multicultural origins. In Arabic, it means "moon" and carries connotations of beauty and illumination. In Hindi and Sanskrit traditions, the name can refer to the…
Kavir is a masculine name with Persian origins, where it refers to a desert or salt marsh landform found in Iran. The name evokes images of vast, striking landscapes and natural power. In Hindi and…
Kelan is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic roots. Often considered a variation of the name Kellen, which means 'powerful' or 'mighty warrior,' Kelan carries strong, assertive qualities. In Irish…
Khang is a masculine name of Vietnamese origin, where it carries meanings of health, well-being, and prosperity. In Vietnamese culture, the name represents strength and stability, often associated…
Spelling variation of Noah, Hebrew
"rest, repose"
We have to admire the inventiveness of Knoah, but we fear giving your son this name may land you in the worst of all name worlds, with a name that sounds megapopular with a spelling that's…
Diminutive of Laurence
A heck of a lot cooler than Larry.
Latin
"of the sea"
Marin is a lovely county north of San Francisco, pronounced with the accent on the second syllable. Marin is a masculine name in France and Romania, as well as several Slavic countries, including…
Welsh, from Latin Maximus
"greatest"
Also spelled Macsen, this ancient name manages to sound modern and cool. An heroic namesake was Maxen Wledig, a fourth century Spanish-born general who led the Roman army out of Britain, and as…
