Updated October 2026
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Latin
"traveler, pilgrim"
Peregrine is considered to be an elegantly aristocratic name in England, but has never made it to the U.S., where it has been seen as extravagantly eccentric. In the new naming climate, though, it's…
English
"white field"
If you discount the connection to the controversial Whittaker Chambers in the days of the Red Scare, Whittaker is a pleasant enough British surname with the preppyish nickname Whit.
Dimitrios is the traditional Greek form of the name Demetrius, derived from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. This classical masculine name carries a strong historical legacy…
Nathanial is a masculine name representing a spelling variation of Nathaniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Netanel, meaning 'gift of God.' This particular spelling with an 'a' instead of 'e'…
Sabastian is an alternative spelling of the more traditional Sebastian, a masculine name with Greek and Latin origins. The name derives from 'Sebastianos,' meaning 'from Sebastia,' an ancient city…
English word name
A self-assured virtue name that has seen a little more use in recent years.
Dutch
"short land"
Courtland, with its added U, is an English form of the Dutch habitational surname Cortlandt. Cortlandt was a village near modern-day Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Its name was derived from the…
Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
Kristofer and all his cousins (and kousins) is an ancient name that was hugely popular from the 1970s through the 1990s, spawning a wide number of variations. Americans will be familiar with this…
Italian
"gold"
Italian variation of Aurelius.
English and Scottish
"hilltop town, rocky place"
One instance where a phonetic spelling might be better.
German variation of Frederick
"peaceful ruler"
One of the most familiar German names , with an upright Prussian image. Friedrich might just have been out for long enough to start coming back in.
Theodoros is the traditional Greek form of Theodore, derived from the Greek elements 'theos' meaning 'god' and 'doron' meaning 'gift,' thus translating to 'gift of God.' This ancient name has been…
Italian; Spanish; Portuguese, from Latin
"belonging to heaven"
Classic Italian name with celestial vibes.
Popular culture, Latin
"belief, trust"
Creedence is a masculine name that emerged into prominence largely due to the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, formed in the late 1960s, though its more recent popularity is likely…
Elisandro is a melodic masculine name with Latin and Greek influences. It likely developed as a variant of Alessandro (Italian form of Alexander), possibly combined with elements from Eliseo…
Greek form of Hebrew Zachariah
"the Lord has remembered"
One of several more venerable names that get to the nickname Zack if you're tired of Zachary. In the New Testament, Zacharias was the husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist.
Shreyansh is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin popular in India, particularly among Hindu families. The name combines 'shreya' meaning 'auspicious,' 'prosperity,' or 'better' with 'ansh' meaning…
Yechezkel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, being the original Hebrew form of Ezekiel. Derived from the phrase 'may God strengthen,' this powerful name carries spiritual significance in Jewish…
Deanthony is a compound name combining the prefix "De" with "Anthony." The prefix "De" may derive from French or Latin origins meaning "of" or "from," while Anthony traces back to the Roman family…