By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Slovene variation of Albin, Latin
"white"
A common choice for baby boys in Slovenia. Bine is identical in sound to the Yiddish feminine name Bina.
French
While typically used for girls, former US senator Blanche Bruce — the first ever Black man to preside over the senate — makes this name feel useable (and meaningful) on a boy as well.
Diminutive of Ambrose, Latin
"immortal"
A thoroughly old-school nickname for Ambrose — one that lightens up the serious full form.
English from French
"balletic leap, skip"
A cabriole is a classic ballet move that could easily be adopted by dancer as the first or middle name for their child.
Irish
"slender"
In Irish legend Caoilte or Caílte was a warrior of the Fianna and their foremost poet.
English
"without worry"
As 2000s hit Carson begins to loose speed in recent years, Carsie feels fresh as ever. This diminutive name would work well for boys or girls.
Latin
"heavenly"
Although now almost exclusively feminine in the English-speaking world, Celeste (or Céleste in France) is traditionally a unisex name in Italy and France. It Italy, it was more popular for males…
"of the heavens"
Although now almost exclusively feminine in the English-speaking world, Céleste is traditionally a unisex name in France.
Celestine is more familiar as a female name these days, but it also has a long history of male usage – most notably, as the name of five popes. It ultimately derives from the Latin caelum "heavens,…
Artist surname
Paul Cézanne was a French post-Impressionist painter whose intriguing surname is of uncertain origin, although it may be related to Suzanne (from the Hebrew Shoshana, "lily"). It has also been used…
Diminutive of Champion, English word name
"fighter"
The unusual name chosen by influencer Ty Haney and musician Mark Wystrach for their son, brother to Sundance. Champie could be used as a nickname for Champion, Champ, or Beauchamp.
Igbo
"God is strength"
In Nigeria, Chibuike is seen as a surname as well as a given name for both girls and boys. John Chibuike is a notable Nigerian footballer.
West African, Igbo
"God is strong"
A powerful Igbo name with spiritual meaning.
Judeo-Italian variation of Giacobbe
"supplanter"
Similar sounding to the English Jacoby, but with a Judeo-Italian flair. Might cause a few pronunciation and spelling issues, but a lovely name nonetheless.
English surname
"cook"
A very literal sounding occupational surname, borne by the husband of Jennifer Lawrence, art gallery director Cooke Maroney.
American variation of Kojo, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Monday"
A common name among enslaved men and boys who were born on a Monday, named in the West African tradition based on birthday. Joe was a common nickname. The female equivalent is Juba.
American variation of Kofi, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Friday"
Cuff and Cuffee were borne by enslaved people in the US and Caribbean in the 18th and 19th centuries. They are Anglicized forms of Kofi, the Akan name for boys born on Friday.
"valley of trees"
Queensland's Daintree Rainforest is a part of the largest continuous rainforest in Australia. Its namesake is geologist and photographer Richard Daintree, the first government geologist in…
Japanese
"great help"
A relatively popular Japanese name with cool nickname potential and a vibrant sound.
