By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Radlee is a modern masculine name likely derived as a creative spelling variation of Radley, which originated as an English surname meaning 'red meadow' (from the Old English elements 'read' meaning…
Rhyse is a masculine name that serves as a modern spelling variation of Rhys, a traditional Welsh name. The original Rhys derives from the Welsh word for 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor,' though some sources…
Roarke is a strong masculine name with Irish and Gaelic origins, derived from the name Ruarc or O'Ruairc, meaning 'champion' or 'famous ruler.' This powerful name carries connotations of strength,…
English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, or Korean surname
"roe deer; wise protector; son of Ruadh; red; clearing; ability"
In the US, the multicultural surname Roe is primarily associated with the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, which granted the federal right to abortion, though elsewhere it might be…
Japanese
"assitant, help"
Sasuke Uchiha is a popular character from Naruto , a ninja rival of the titular character.
Short form of Severino or Severiano, Spanish, Latin
"stern"
A light and livelier form of the serious Severino, Seve is a Spanish diminutive, ultimately derived from the Latin Severus, meaning "severe" and "stern". Typically pronounced as SEH-beh in Spanish,…
English from Latin
"when the sun stands still"
Solstice graduated from word to official first name when author Lionel Shriver used it for a character in her novel Big Brother . But of course, there were people named Solstice before: 16 baby girls…
English surname, Old French, Norman
"pouch, knapsack; ringing of the bell"
Distinctive Talmadge could be an Anglo-Saxon name and English surname that was originally given to a person who carried a knapsack or pack, for example, a traveller or a pedlar. It comes from the Old…
Thayne is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from an English surname meaning 'thane's land' (referring to a medieval Scottish or Anglo-Saxon nobleman), or it…
English
"thorn thicket"
Rose and Briar are popular, and Hawthorn is cool – so why not the equally prickly Thorne? The E ending gives it a surnamey spin à la Hawthorne. Thorne Smith (born James Thorne) was a comic fantasy…
Nature name
As likely to be tied to the detergent as to the rhythms of the ocean.
Tyreke is a masculine given name that appears to be a variant spelling of Tyreek or Tyrek. These names may be modern variations of Tyree, which itself could be derived from the Gaelic 'tír rí'…
Urie is a masculine name with rich multicultural origins. In Hebrew, it derives from 'Uri' meaning 'my light' or 'flame of God,' carrying spiritual significance. Japanese origins suggest meanings…
Italian place name
This name of one of the most romantic cities in the world could easily find its way onto an American baby boy's birth certificate. You could also think of it as a fun, atlas-inspired twist on Denis.
Antwane appears to be a phonetic variant of Antoine or Antwan, which are themselves Americanized forms of the French name Antoine. Antoine traces back to the Roman family name Antonius, popularized…
Dutch and Scandinavian variation of Arnold
"ruler; strong as an eagle"
Works better as a full name than Arnie does as a nickname.
Blaire as a masculine name represents an interesting gender crossover from what has become more commonly used for girls in recent decades. With Scottish and Gaelic origins, Blaire derives from a…
Colbie is a contemporary unisex name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades, though traditionally used more for males. With potential English origins, it likely developed from surnames…
Variation of DeAndre et al
"the son of Andrew"
An invented name that has its roots in DeAndre or D'Andre, which springs from "the son of Andrew." Feels like half Don or Dion, half Andre or Andrew, but not enough of something unto itself.
French
"from the meadow"
This French surname — stemming from Dupré, meaning "from the meadow" — was given to 20 baby boys as first name in 2022.
