Updated September 2019
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English
"outgoing, sociable"
English "land where trees grow"
"land where trees grow"
This footwear brand name feels useable for a boy — maybe to honor a Tim or a Kimberly.
Turkish from Arabic
"supremely praiseworthy"
A common double-barreled combination among Turkish boys.
English surname
"the water meadow of Bucca's people"
Buckingham is an English surname, denoting one's ancestors lived in Buckinghamshire county. The place name was firstly Buccingaham , composed of the components inga , meaning "people of," and hamm ,…
Lithuanian deity
A Legendary figure who created the sun and placed it in the sky in Lithuanian mythology. He is recorded in folklore as a blacksmith god.
Brythonic, Latin
"loved"
Latinized form of the Brythonic name Caratacos, with an extra C added in the middle. This spelling appears in the lyrics of "I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major General" (Pirates Of Penzance,…
Latin
"fifth"
A long and dramatic name derived from the Latin name Quintus, "fifth". A notable bearer was the 1st-century rhetorician Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, usually known as Quintilian in English.
Hindu
"lord of the senses"
Hrisihikesh (the first H is silent) is another name for Lord Vishnu. Musician Hrishikesh Hirway is the creator of the popular podcast Song Exploder. The internationally-friendly short form is Hrishi,…
"Chester's town"
A distinguished and buttoned-up surname name. Chesterton is the name of several small English villages and a town in Indiana. It is commonly associated with 20th-century British writer G.K.…
Cherokee
"leaning wood"
Famously borne by Atagulkalu or Attakullakulla, a Cherokee leader known to the English as Little Carpenter. The English translation reflected both his given name and slight physique. In the 18th…
Cree
"northern lights"
Waastuskun comes from the First Nations Cree language, in which it refers to the Northern Lights. For parents with Cree heritage, it's an evocative choice.
Diminutive of Abramo, Judeo-Italian
"father of multitudes"
A rarely heard variation of Abraham — a significant religious figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Hebrew
"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"
The oldest form of Matthew, from the Hebrew roots mattan , meaning "gift", and yah , "God". Also written as Mattitihiah, this form appears on several figures in the Old Testament, along with a priest…
Greek mythology name
Hephaestus was the husband of Aphrodite, cuckolded by his brother Ares, the god of war. He is the god of fire, metalworking, and crafts, the smith of the gods.
Turkish
"friendly dove"
More popular in Turkey than either Yunus or Emre independently, this double-barreled first name is given in reference to the influential 13th- and 14th-century Turkish poet. Yunus Emre was a Sufi…
Luis Angel is a masculine name combining two traditional names of Spanish and Latin origins. Luis is derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned battle,' while Angel…
Jose Angel combines two traditional Hispanic names with deep religious significance. Jose, the Spanish form of Joseph, honors the earthly father of Jesus in Christian tradition and has been a…
Juan Pablo is a masculine compound name that combines two classic Spanish names. Juan, the Spanish equivalent of John, comes from Hebrew origins meaning "God is gracious" or "God's gift." Pablo is…
Juan Diego is a masculine compound name combining two beloved Spanish names. Juan derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious,' while Diego evolved from Santiago (St. James) with roots…
José María is a traditional Spanish masculine compound name combining two highly popular names in Hispanic culture. José (Joseph) comes from Hebrew origins meaning "God will add" or "God will…