By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Aramaic
"help, support"
A traditional name in the Arabic world.
Irish and Scottish
"son of Gerald"
Made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Fitzgerald Kennedy; still works best as a middle name.
Arabic
"leopard, panther, cheetah"
An animal related name, associated with strength, Fahad is derived from the Arabic fahd which can refer to a variety of big cats. It may indicate someone who owns or trains panthers, leopards, or…
Ziyad is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'ziyadah,' meaning 'growth,' 'abundance,' or 'increase.' It has historical significance in Islamic culture, as Ziyad ibn Abihi was a…
Indian, Sanskrit
"of my own body, an ornament"
Angad is a name of Sanskrit and Hindi origin, that can be used to refer to an ornament or a bracelet, but when given as a name, is more likely chosen to reflect the idea that a child is part of their…
Asaad is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'happiest' or 'most fortunate.' It derives from the Arabic root word 'sa'ada,' relating to happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. The name has…
Saeed is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'happy,' 'fortunate,' or 'blessed.' It derives from the Arabic root س-ع-د (s-ʿ-d) which relates to happiness and good fortune. Common throughout the…
English from German
"resolutely brave"
Unfortunate identification with an army of rats in the movie of the same name.
Arabic and Persian
"unique, precious"
The soft and strong name of a 13th-century Persian poet.
Irish surname
"descendant of Niallán"
Neyland has been used as a first name for a handful of boys each year since 2002. It's most popular in Tennessee, where it's associated with The University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium. The stadium…
"wish"
Arabic name with ties to ancient royalty. Rapper Meek Mill gave this name to his oldest son.
English occupational name
"guard, watchman"
Until recently Ward was, like Wally, a Cleaver name, but today's parents are seeing it as a cooler nickname for Edward than Eddie, and are also beginning to use it on its own.
"unique, matchless"
Ahad is one of the 99 names of Allah and is currently in the UK Top 1000. It's alternative Azerbaijani form is Əhəd.
Ziad is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word meaning 'abundance' or 'growth.' The name carries positive connotations of increase, prosperity, and progress. Common throughout…
Emad is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'imād' (عماد) meaning 'pillar', 'support', or 'foundation'. The name carries connotations of strength, reliability, and being someone…
Sheppard is a masculine name derived from an English occupational surname referring to a shepherd, someone who tends and guards sheep. The name carries pastoral imagery and has biblical associations…
Nature name
Like Sky and Sunshine, this fluffy name from the hippie 1970s has floated back onto the naming radar. It's similarity of Clyde and Claude help to ground it.
Waleed is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'walid' meaning 'newborn,' 'boy,' or 'son.' It's a common name throughout the Arab world and Muslim communities globally. The name…
Arabic variation of David
Dawud is a widely-used Arabic name, a version of David that is among the British Top 1000 names for boys .
Eduard is a continental European variant of Edward, a venerable Germanic name combining elements meaning 'wealth' and 'guardian' or 'protector.' This spelling is particularly common in German, Czech,…
