By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Dannie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge' in Hebrew. While the spelling 'Danny' is more common for boys, 'Dannie' represents a less frequent…
Variation of Ernest, English from German
"serious, resolute"
Not too long ago, Ernie may have felt totally out of style: a clunky old man nickname, best reserved for grandpa alongside Merle, Errol, and Barney. Now however, it's a rising star, a vintage revival…
French
"triangular feature in architecture"
The iconic Gone With the Wind star Clark's surname was brought into the first-name mix when Weeds ' Kevin Nealon picked it for his son. Gable makes a strong and unusual possibility, a rhyming cousin…
French form of Leander, Greek
"lion-man"
Leandre, the French form of the name of a Greek mythological figure, the doomed lover of Hero, is gaining modern notice in France. Leandre is one of many leonine names, including Leopold, Leo,…
Promise is a meaningful masculine virtue name that directly expresses the concept of commitment and hope. As an English word name, it carries transparent meaning, representing assurance, potential,…
Variation of Ryan, Irish
"little king"
Baseball player Ryne Sandberg's nickname is RYNO. Need we say more?
Scottish habitational surname
"from the hillocks"
Terrence feels stuck in the 20th century, but Torrance could easily be worn by a child born in the 2020s.
English word name
"verse"
Page, Poet, and Story all get used as names, so why not Verse? Teen Mom 's Kailyn Lowry used it as a name for one of her sons.
Spelling variation of Zaire, African place-name, or Arabic
"river"
Ziare is a contemporary name with uncertain etymology but several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Zaire, which refers to the former name of the Democratic Republic of Congo and…
Brentlee is a modern masculine name that combines the traditional name Brent with the popular '-lee' suffix. Brent itself has English origins as a place name meaning 'high place' or 'hill,' and was…
"fort"
This evocative word name conjures up royalty, drawbridges, and medieval chain mail knights. The word castle was derived from the Latin castellum , meaning "fortified place." Castle was first recorded…
Finnlee is a contemporary masculine name that blends the traditional Irish name Finn (meaning "fair" or "white") with the popular "-lee" suffix. This modern constructed name reflects the trend of…
Variant spelling of Indy
Jahmere is a contemporary name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Jamir or Jahmir, names that could combine the prefix 'Jah-' (possibly referencing Jah, a name for God in…
Wyoming place-name, French
"canopy of leafy boughs"
Swaggering western place-name with a lot of cowboy bravado and panache.
Najee is a masculine name with likely Arabic origins, possibly derived from 'naji' (نَاجِي) meaning 'safe,' 'rescued,' or 'survivor.' The name gained usage in the United States particularly from the…
Diminutive of Odell, Otis; English, German
"of the valley; wealthy"
This old-timey nickname for Otis and Odell is strongly tied to Garfield’s canine companion in the Garfield comic, movie, and TV franchise. Actress Ashley Williams gave it signs of life when she used…
Slayde is a contemporary masculine name with an edgy, modern feel. Likely derived as a variant spelling of "Slade," which originated as an English surname meaning "valley" or "hollow," it exemplifies…
Spelling variation of Arley, English
"from the rabbit meadow"
Arlie is a unisex name of Old English origin, with the Arley spelling used twice as often for boys in the US -- about 70 baby boys got the name last year, and 35 girls -- while Arlie is the more…
Dace is a masculine name with multiple origins. It primarily derives from the name of a small freshwater fish found in European waters, ultimately from Latin 'densus' meaning 'thick' or 'dense.' In…
