By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Majeed is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "glorious" or "honorable." Derived from the Arabic root word that relates to glory and magnificence, it carries strong connotations of nobility and…
Magid is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word 'majid' meaning 'glorious' or 'honorable.' This name carries significant cultural weight in Middle Eastern and Islamic…
German
"man of peace"
Hipsters might consider reviving this old German name, though we're not so sure their sons wouldn't have preferred the classic Fred name Frederick. Manfred B. Lee (born Manford) was half of the team…
Manfried is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'man' (meaning man or person) and 'fried' (peace). This traditional German name carries connotations of strength and…
Manfrid is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'man' (meaning 'man' or 'person') and 'frid' (meaning 'peace'). It's closely related to the more common Manfred, which gained…
Mannfryd is an extremely rare masculine name with Germanic and Norse roots. It likely combines elements meaning 'man' or 'warrior' with 'peace' or 'protection,' similar to the more common Manfred.…
Mannfred is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements "mann" meaning "man" and "fred" meaning "peace." It's a variant spelling of Manfred, which has historical significance through…
Meinhard is a masculine Germanic name composed of the elements "mein" meaning "strength" or "force" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." Together, the name essentially translates to "strong and…
English
"from the meadow"
Undiscovered single-syllable surname option, a friendly alternative to Reed.
Meed is an uncommon masculine name with English origins. It likely derives from the Old English word 'mēd' meaning 'reward' or 'payment.' The name may also be a variant spelling of the surname Mead,…
Meid is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Middle English or Germanic roots, potentially related to words meaning "maiden" or "young person." Alternatively,…
Mihammad is a variant spelling of Muhammad (also spelled Mohammed, Mohammad, etc.), the most popular name in the world. The name means 'praised one' or 'praiseworthy' in Arabic and holds profound…
Mehmoud is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variation of Mahmud or Mahmoud, which means 'praiseworthy' or 'commendable.' This name holds significant importance in Islamic culture as…
Ojibwa
"star dancer"
Fanciful image distinguishes this Native-American name.
"island-dweller"
Intriguing meaning, but stuffy sound.
"new building"
Surname choice that's neither new nor bold. Newbold was the middle name of Edith Wharton.
"new land"
Some will see this as spirited, others stuffy. The protagonist of the Edith Wharton novel The Age of Innocence was a popular and successful lawyer named Newbold Archer.
Hebrew
"we shall rise up, we shall rebel"
As a Biblical name, Nimrod appears in the Old Testament as a great-grandson of Noah, a founder of Babylon, and a famous hunter. In popular culture, its image was altered after the dopey Looney Tunes…
Scandinavian
"north"
Pronounced to rhyme with fjord, the Norse god of the sea's name, this would make an unorthodox choice for sea-lovers and fishermen.
Normand is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Norman. The name derives from the term 'Northman' or 'man from the north,' historically referring to Norse Vikings who…
