By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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American animal name
"pike, a fish"
The field of nature names is constantly expanding to include all species of flowers and trees and animals and birds and even fish. In addition to its appeal for anglers, Pike recalls Zebulon Pike,…
Rece is a concise masculine name that may be a variant spelling of Reese or Rhys. The original Welsh name Rhys means 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor.' This streamlined spelling offers a more phonetic and…
French variation of ancient Roman family name Sergius
"servant"
Old saints' and popes' name that went to France in the 1920s with the Russian Ballets Russes; in its Russian form, Sergei, it retains an artistic, almost effete air.
Alternative spelling of Sunny, English word name
"sunny"
An alternative spelling to the cheerful Sunny, Sunnie may lend it a more 'name-y' feel as in the case of names like Forrest. Given to around 10 boys and 130 girls in a recent year, Sunnie leans more…
Vache is a masculine name with Armenian origins, derived from the Armenian word 'vach' meaning 'shield' or 'protection'. This name has deep historical roots in Armenian culture, having been borne by…
English surname, variation of Wild, English word name
"untamed; undomesticated, uncultivated"
Wilde is a bold choice that equally fits in to a number of contemporary name trends. It's a daring, outdoorsy word name; a surname-style choice; a literary honor name; and a sound-alike for more…
Yahye is a masculine name with Arabic origins, primarily used in Somali, Arabic, and Muslim communities. It represents a variant spelling of Yahya, which is the Arabic form of the biblical name John…
Japanese, meaning unknown
Yasuke was the first African samurai in Japan, who served as a retainer under Oda Nobunaga. He arrived in Japan in 1579 with Portuguese Jesuits and Italian Jesuit missionary Alessandro Valignano.…
Amine is a masculine name with roots in Arabic and North African cultures. Derived from the Arabic word 'amīn,' meaning 'faithful,' 'trustworthy,' or 'reliable,' it carries positive connotations of…
Scottish, from French
"lives by the woods"
CEO name.
Cyrie is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Cyril, derived from the Greek 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master', which has been used since early…
Short form of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
The nickname Davie is very hot right now -- for girls. Most Davies these days are female, but this is still a natural short form of the classic David.
Deante is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a variant of names like Dante or Deon, or possibly as a combination of the prefix 'De-' with another name element. The 'De-' prefix appears…
Gaige is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have evolved as a variant spelling of Gage, which originated as an English surname meaning 'pledge' or 'challenge,' derived…
Guilherme is the Portuguese form of the Germanic name Wilhelm, which is composed of the elements 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'. Popular throughout Brazil and…
Jacobe is a masculine name that presents an alternative spelling to the traditional Jacob, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This biblical name refers to the Old…
French
"God is my helper"
This is the French form of Lazarus, which recently has been rising from the dead – it's popular on Nameberry, and was used for his son by musician Trent Reznor. Lazare might be familiar to some via…
Diminutive of Leonard
"brave lion"
A nickname of yesteryear that like alongside Reggie, Alby, Archie, and Bertie, is back in consideration in England and Wales. It is currently in the Top 300 there, however, it has yet to make the…
Roman god of the sea, freshwater springs, and horses.
This Roman mythology (and planet) name would be very hard to handle. It derives from a root meaning cloud.
Latin
"applelike fruit"
The girls have Apple, Plum, Peaches, Cherry, and Berry: here's one variety of fruit suitable for a boy.
