By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Giovannie is a masculine name representing a variation of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. Its ultimate origin is the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' This particular spelling adds…
Gordie is a masculine diminutive of Gordon, a name with Scottish origins derived from a place name meaning 'great hill' or 'spacious fort.' Gordie gained particular recognition in North America…
Gustave is a masculine name of Swedish and French origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'Gautr' (referring to the Geats people of southern Sweden) and 'stafr' meaning 'staff' or 'support.' The…
English word name
"good-looking"
A better idea: how about you choose a name that means handsome, like Beau or Hasan or Irvin?
Jacque is a masculine name that serves as a French variant of Jacob, ultimately derived from Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' While Jacques (with the 's') is the standard…
Jeanpierre is a masculine name of French origin, created by combining the names Jean and Pierre. Jean derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' while Pierre comes from the…
Jese is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Jesse, which derives from Hebrew and means 'gift' or 'God exists.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional name a more modern…
Johnie is a masculine name that functions as a variation of Johnny, which itself is a diminutive form of John. Derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' this spelling variant offers…
Mythological name
Another name for Jupiter, king of the Roman gods, this jovial name is eminently ready for modern use. Feminine variations include Jovita and Jovie.
Hawaiian
"the strand, the thread"
Keawe was the name of several Hawaiian chiefs and may be used as an epithet to symbolise powerful lineage. It appeared frequently in 19th century Hawaiian records as a given name and a surname, while…
Norse
"knot"
A strong, powerful choice, ancestor of the modern Superboy Names. Knut is the name of the patron saint of Denmark; Knute Rockne was a legendary Notre Dame football coach. Knute is the middle name of…
French form of Latin Maximus
"greatest"
A cute and fresh way to get to Max, this was the name of a sixth century saint. Maxence is a Top 100 boys' name in France, but largely unknown in the US where it is given to only a handful of baby…
English, diminutive of Moses
"delivered"
If Gus and Max have made it, why not Moe? Can it be the lingering Three Stooges effect? We think that Moe, like Joe, is one of the friendliest and most open of regular guy nickname names and should…
Variation of Nori, Norse
"north, small person"
Nore comes from Nori, the Old Norse mythological name of the founder of Norway. As a feminine name, Nore is a variation of Nora popular in the Netherlands.
Obie has multiple origins, functioning as both a standalone name and a nickname. It emerged as a traditional diminutive for names like Obadiah, a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'servant of God.' It's…
Pate is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Scottish tradition, it emerged as a diminutive of Patrick, while in English contexts, it sometimes functioned as an occupational…
Diminutive of Ralph
"wolf-counsel"
Ralphie is one of those short forms that have been out of style for so long it just might have a chance of coming back in, if you can get past seeing it as a desperate attempt to cute-ify a stodgy…
Rance is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Germanic element 'rand' meaning 'shield rim' or 'edge,' suggesting protection and strength. Alternatively, it…
Rourke is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Ó Ruairc (O'Rourke), meaning 'descendant of Ruarc.' The personal name Ruarc is thought to mean 'champion' or possibly…
Nature name
"herb; regret"
Botanical choice that can work for either gender. Simple and straightforward. Caveats: rue means "regret" in English, and "street" in French. Now in the Top 1000 in England and Wales for girls and…
