By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"oak tree"
Daire, along with brother names Dara and Darragh, is among the Top 100 boys' names in Ireland today. An ancient name with an inspirational meaning, pronunciation could prove confusing to Americans.
English, Latin
"to want, to desire God"
A word associated with want, wishes, and passion, Desire has been used (occasionally) since the 16th-century, introduced by the Puritans who likely associated it with "desiring the Lord". More…
English
"dragon or man"
The exact origins of Drace are unknown — it may be a form of Drake, meaning "dragon" or perhaps of Drees, a Dutch variant of Andrew, meaning "man". Has potential alongside rhyming names like Chase…
Turkish
"brave, older brother"
Efe is derived from the Greek word éfivos , meaning "adolescent."
Ege is a Turkish masculine name with ancient origins, derived from the Turkish word for the Aegean Sea ('Ege Denizi'). Compact yet meaningful, this name carries associations with the rich historical…
Word name
Inventive name for the child of a writer.
Nature name
Gale for boys is more a storm name than a short form of Abigail. Since Gale has resurfaced as the name of Liam Hemsworth's daring character in The Hunger Games , it has new force for boys.
"someone who lives in a hollow; strong and hearty"
This name projects a sense of well-being, as in "hale and hearty", while also having a nature-adjacent meaning, referring to someone who lives near a hollow, a nook, or a remote area of land. Rhyming…
Iremide is a masculine name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, West Africa. It carries the beautiful meaning 'my goodness has arrived' or 'my blessing has come,' making it a name that celebrates the…
English word name
"natural, physical world"
An all-encompassing nature name, Nature has seen surprising take up for girls in recent years, with more than 270 given the name in the first half of the 2020s. For boys, it has remained rare, given…
French
"new town"
More often used in Britain than here, where most names ending in ville fall into the unthinkable class, this might make an exception via fans of the musical Neville Brothers. Charles Dickens used the…
Rickie is a masculine name typically used as a diminutive form of Richard, though it can stand as an independent name. The name Richard, from which it derives, has Germanic origins meaning "powerful…
Diminutive of Roland, German
"famous throughout the land"
As its parent name Roland comes back into style (yep, it’s happening), could there be an uptick in baby Rollies? Certainly as a pet form.
Variation of Sonny, English
"son"
This spelling variation of the popular nickname-name is familiar in the UK and occasionally used in the US. The -ie ending lends it a softer look, which might appeal to some but put others off.
Scottish habitational surname
"from the hillocks"
Spelling variation Torrance is split fairly evenly between girls and boys, while Torrence is almost entirely male.
Tremayne is a masculine name of Cornish origin, derived from a place name and surname meaning 'stone town' or 'dwelling by the stones' in the ancient Celtic language of Cornwall. The name combines…
Zoe as a masculine name represents an interesting crossover from its more common feminine usage. Traditionally, Zoe is a Greek name meaning 'life,' derived from 'zoē.' While predominantly used for…
"a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards"
Acre feels at home with other modern, fresh word names like Rumor, Snow and Ace. But with the feeling of wide open spaces and nature, Acre also offers a softer, earthier tone that will appeal to…
Italian
"love"
An increasing number of parents are using the Italian word for love as a baby name in the US.
Ase is a masculine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly Norwegian and Swedish heritage. Traditionally spelled Åse or Aase in its native countries (where it's actually more common as a…
