By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Joud is a masculine name of Arabic origin that carries beautiful meanings of generosity, magnificence, and abundance. In Arabic culture, the concept of 'joud' represents exceptional generosity and…
Zahid is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "pious," "ascetic," or "one who renounces worldly pleasures." The name derives from the Arabic word "zuhd," referring to abstinence and religious…
Gem name
Diamond was a big hit for girls in the nineties, ultimately making it into the Top 150. It's a relative rarity today for baby girls and boys, for whom the name also peaked in the nineties.
Diminutive of Theodore or Edward, Greek or English
"gift of god; rich guard"
Like Ed, Eddie and Teddy, Ted is rarely used as an independent name – in the US, at least. In the UK, Eddie ranks just outside the Top 200, Teddy ranks just outside the Top 30, and Ted is a Top 200…
Johndavid is a masculine compound name created by combining the traditional names John and David without a hyphen or space. Both source names have Hebrew origins: John (Yochanan) means 'God is…
Arabic
"illustrious"
This evocative Arabic name is often heard in India.
Rasheed derives from Arabic origins, specifically from the name 'Rashid' (رشيد), meaning 'rightly guided,' 'having good judgment,' or 'following the right path.' This name has significant historical…
Rayland is a masculine name with English origins, likely developed as a compound of 'Ray' (from Raymond, meaning 'wise protector' or from the English word for a beam of light) and the suffix 'land.'…
English surname
"edge of town"
An English locational surname originally denoting someone who lived at the town's outer limits, Townsend now has a solid, aristocratic air and could make an interesting choice if it's a family name.…
Muad is a masculine name with Arabic origins, commonly found in Middle Eastern and North African cultures. The name can be linked to meanings such as 'provider' or 'supporter' in some…
French
"beautiful gaze"
In the past this was seen as a jokey Southern colonel name, but we have heard of some parents considering it as a path to the likeable Beau.
English
"wide river crossing"
Brad in a Brooks Brothers suit.
Dutch
"short land"
Courtland, with its added U, is an English form of the Dutch habitational surname Cortlandt. Cortlandt was a village near modern-day Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Its name was derived from the…
"righteous, rightly advised"
This is a widely used Arabic choice — but Rashad is more popular here. Actress Rashida Jones represents the feminine version.
American invented name
"a legend"
The popularity of legendary names, such as Legend, Legendary, and Legacy, has led to the creation of new names in this genre — meet Alegend (and ALegend and A'Legend). Phrases as names are slowly…
Yared is a masculine name with deep biblical and Ethiopian roots. In Ethiopian tradition, Yared was a 6th-century composer and priest credited with creating the sacred music and notation system still…
Punjabi
"limitless"
A unisex Indian name that reaches for the stars.
Majd is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'glory,' 'honor,' or 'magnificence.' This concise yet powerful name has deep roots in Islamic culture and is mentioned in the Quran, giving it…
"desires peace"
Wilfred is one of those Old Man Names that still sounds fusty in the US but is fashionable in the UK. It comes with readymade short forms Will, Wilf, or Fred and might make an adventurous alternative…
French variation of Herman, German
"soldier"
Since the first production of Camille this has been considered one of the world's most romantic names, though it's one of those French names for boys rarely heard in this country. Actor Armie…
