By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Harald is a masculine name of Norse origin meaning 'army ruler' or 'leader of warriors,' composed of the elements 'har' (army) and 'vald' (rule). This ancient Germanic name has been borne by numerous…
Legynd is a masculine name that appears to be a creative spelling of 'legend,' giving it immediate associations with remarkable stories and heroic qualities. This modern name invention reflects the…
English
"living on riverbank"
The new Randy -- though a bit commercial, as in Rand Corporation, Rand McNally, et al.
Color name
Fiery but slight middle name choice; much more apt to be a redhead's nickname.
Somali
"thanks"
A strong and unusual Somali name with a great meaning.
Radd is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Arabic name 'Rad,' meaning 'thunder' or 'lightning,' suggesting power and strength. Alternatively, it could be…
One of the fastest-rising boys names of 2017, perhaps due to its proximity to Asahd, the name of DJ Khaled's newborn son.
Daud is a masculine name of Arabic origin and is the Arabic form of David, which means 'beloved' in Hebrew. The name holds significant importance in Islamic tradition as Daud (or Dawud) is mentioned…
English surname
"deer ford"
British habitational surname that calls to mind the Connecticut capital
Arabic
The name of a prophet in the Qur'an. In the US, Hud is more likely to be used as a nickname for Hudson.
Jarad is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It's often considered a variant spelling of Jared, which has Hebrew origins meaning "descent" or "he who descended." In biblical tradition,…
Jerrod is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived as a variant of Jared or Gerald. The name Jared comes from Hebrew, meaning 'descent' or 'he who descended,' while Gerald combines Germanic…
"divine protection"
Once too tightly tied to the aging musical clan featuring Donny and Marie, Osmond may now be able to escape that association and join the cooler group of Os and Oz names, which include Osgood, Ozias,…
Rashaad is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Rashad. The name likely has Arabic origins, derived from 'rashād' (رشاد) meaning 'good judgment,' 'righteousness,' or 'guidance.'…
Redd is a masculine name that originated as a nickname for people with red hair or ruddy complexions before evolving into an independent given name. Derived from the Old English 'read' meaning "red,"…
English nickname
"friend"
An upbeat and friendly nickname, Bud is more often reserved as a term of endearment, though it was once a Top 500 choice in the US and remained in the charts right up until the 60s. While long-form…
Fuad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'heart' or 'inner core.' Well-established throughout the Middle East and Muslim communities worldwide, Fuad has been borne by numerous politicians,…
English word name
A surprisingly wearable floral name for a boy.
"fenced forest; forest guardian"
Haywood is a masculine name of English origin that began as a surname referring to 'a person who lived near a fenced forest' or 'a forest guardian.' Combining the Old English elements 'haga'…
Jarred is a masculine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Jared, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'descent' or 'he who descended.' This alternative spelling became particularly popular in the…
