By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Jarrod is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, being a variant spelling of Jared, which means 'descent' or 'he who descended.' The name appears in the Old Testament as a pre-flood patriarch. This…
Modern, initials J + D
A two-initial nickname occasionally used on birth certificates.
English
"sandy ford"
A dated fifties surname name that led to the nickname SAndy.
Place name
Introduced to the baby name lexicon by Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick when they used it as the middle name for their daughter Penelope. As they've proven, it's a nouveau way to honor a Scott.
"stony ford"
Even if you're a loyal alumnus, consider something less ultraupright, like Yale or Cal.
Assad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "lion" or "the one with a lion's heart," symbolizing courage, strength, and nobility. The name has deep historical roots in Middle Eastern and North…
"hilly land, from the cliff"
A presidential and place-name that's not a stand-out in either category.
Arabic variation of David
Intriguing David alternative, though American tongues will have trouble wrapping themselves around three vowels in a row.
Leyland is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English place name meaning 'untilled land' or 'fallow land.' Composed of the elements 'læge' (fallow) and 'land' (land), it was…
Mahamed is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Muhammad (also spelled Mohammed, Mohammad, etc.), the name of the Islamic Prophet. Derived from Arabic, it means "praiseworthy" or…
Rashaud appears to be a variant spelling of Rashad, which has Arabic origins from the name 'Rashād' (رشاد) meaning 'good judgment,' 'integrity,' or 'righteous guidance.' The modified spelling with…
Diminutive of Thaddeus, Aramaic
"gift of God"
An approachable mini name that could go on the birth certificate, but may work best as a nickname. Full name options include Thaddeus, Theodore, and Thomas, which was the given name of Abe's son Tad…
Old English
"advice"
An Anglo-Saxon name that held on in Northumbria years after the Norman Conquest, and gave rise to the surname Oughtred. It's known today from the television series The Last Kingdom , based on Bernard…
"peasant, farmer; connection"
For 007 fans, a great middle name choice -- or even a first, Bond fits into the trend of one-syllable surname-style names like Banks, Brooks, Boone, Beck, and Briggs. As an English surname, it comes…
"army guard"
With Yale and Brown in the mainstream, why not this upscale college name and surname as well.
"lake district"
Combining the sounds of Lake, Lachlan, and Landon, Lakeland is a surname-style name that could fit in with other contemporary names like Holland, Leland, Ryland, Camden, and Bristol. Given to just 12…
"loaf-keeper"
If it's royalty you're after, stick with Earl or Prince -- this is too deified.
Latin
"caretaker of the mill"
If you're looking for a presidential first name, keep looking.
Muhamed is a variant spelling of Muhammad, one of the most widely used masculine names in the world. The name honors the Islamic Prophet Muhammad and means 'praiseworthy' or 'highly praised' in…
Rashard is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of Rashad, which comes from the Arabic word 'rashād' meaning 'good judgment,' 'guidance,' or 'maturity.' The addition of the '-ard'…
