By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"good fortune"
One for the truly adventurous baby namers, or perhaps an unexpected middle name to liven up a more traditional first. But on trend short form Bo does make it feel a little more accessible.
Scottish
"slope of a hill"
A Scottish word name and a short form of Brayden, Brae has a gentle but solid feel to it. However, a 'bray' is also the sound a donkey makes.
Word name
"bridge"
A new name with the potential for spanning across a far-reaching future. Bridges and Bridger are other possiblities.
Caide is a contemporary masculine name with possible Celtic origins, likely a modern variation of Caden, Kade, or the Irish name Cáid. The name has a strong, concise sound while its spelling gives it…
Cordale appears to be a modern masculine given name that emerged primarily in the late 20th century in the United States. The name may be a combination of 'Cor-' (possibly from names like Corey or…
Deane is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning "valley" or "from the valley." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a valley.…
Dione is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, though it's sometimes used for females as well. In Greek mythology, Dione was a Titaness who, in some accounts, was the mother of Aphrodite with…
English
"old, wise leader"
Name long associated with eloquent Black Panther activist Eldridge Cleaver and jazz great Roy Eldridge.
Portuguese
"lover of horses"
Portuguese form of Philip
"real"
A modern virtue name, born from respect for authenticity, honesty and originality.
Gerome is a variant spelling of Jerome, a name with ancient Greek origins derived from 'Hieronymos,' meaning 'sacred name.' This masculine name carries historical significance through Saint Jerome,…
"windy place"
Guthrie, one of the most attractive Scottish names that's also a surname, has a particularly romantic, windswept aura, with a touch of the buckaroo thrown in. Guthrie's folkie quality is tied to the…
English word name
Icy baby names are currently hot, with names like Icelynn, Iceland, and Winter trending up for girls. Rapper Gucci Mane chose simple, streamlined Ice for his son 2020-born son, appropriately a winter…
Javante appears to be a modern given name that combines elements found in other contemporary names. It may incorporate the popular prefix 'Ja-' (seen in names like Jamal and Jamari) with elements…
Jodie as a masculine name is a variant of Joseph, with Hebrew origins meaning 'God will increase' or 'God will add'. While historically a diminutive of Joseph, Jodie has become more commonly…
Josie as a masculine name represents an uncommon usage of what is traditionally a feminine nickname for Josephine. While Josie has been predominantly used for girls since the late 19th century, some…
Keene is a masculine name of English origin functioning primarily as a surname before its adoption as a given name. It derives from the Middle English 'kene,' meaning 'bold,' 'sharp,' or 'eager.' As…
Kierre is a masculine given name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly emerging in the United States in the late 20th century. The name may be a variant spelling of Kiere or a creative…
Italian surname
"from Lucca"
Lucchese is a luxury cowboy boot company that was founded in San Antonio by the Lucchese brothers. The Luccheses were Sicilian immigrants, but their surname originally denoted someone from Lucca, a…
Luckie is a masculine name with origins as an English nickname or surname, derived from the word 'lucky,' meaning fortunate or blessed with good fortune. As a given name, it carries positive…
