By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Giovonni is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. The traditional Giovanni derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'…
Variation of Jove
"father of the sky"
Joining Lennon, Bowie, and Hendrix in the realm of classic rock-inspired names that feel fashionable today is Jovi — as in Bon Jovi. Jovi is a variation of the Latin Jove — another name for the Roman…
Chinese
"great extreme"
Tai, which rhymes with Kai, is a unisex name with a range of international references. It means the equivalent of "too much" in Chinese but is also used as a Maori name meaning "the tide" and in…
Jahsai is a masculine name with modern origins, likely developed as a creative variation combining elements from names like Josiah, Isaiah, or Jai with contemporary spelling preferences. The 'Jah'…
Italian vernacular form of Louis
"renowned warrior"
Italian classic Luigi, though it lacks the modern style of Nico, Enzo, and Rocco, does have some notable namesakes, such as Nobel Prize winning author Luigi Pirandello and composer Cherubini..
Arabic, "judge"
"judge"
Also spelled Kazi, a cool and punchy sounding Arabic name.
Scandinavian and Slavic form of Nicholas
"people of victory"
Related to the Russian name Nikolai, this is a fresh and worldly form of a popular favorite.
Gionni is a masculine name representing an Italian variant spelling of Johnny or Gianni, both diminutive forms of John (Giovanni in Italian). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yochanan,…
Portuguese diminutive of Rodrigo
"famous ruler"
This charming mini name began life as a nickname for Rodrigo but has since taken on a life of its own, ranking as an independent name in Portugal, it’s country of origin. If you’re looking to honor a…
Demetri is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from Demetrius, which honors Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name literally translates to 'follower of Demeter' or…
Hebrew; diminutive of Olavi, Finnish
"lion; ancestor's relic"
Lavi is a rare member of the trendy leonine group of names in the US, but in Israel it's among the Top 10 boy names. It makes a good alternative to Levi.
Neftali is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing an alternative spelling of Naphtali, one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible. The name derives from the Hebrew word 'naftal,' meaning…
Kazi is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic, it relates to 'Qadi' meaning 'judge' or 'magistrate,' while in African contexts (particularly Swahili), it can mean 'work' or…
Zakhari is a masculine name that represents a variation of Zechariah or Zachary, which have Hebrew origins meaning 'God has remembered.' This distinctive spelling offers a fresh take on the…
Hawaiian variant of Elisha
A well-established (if rare) Hawaiian name that combines two trendy names: Elijah and Kai.
Arabic, diminutive of Rafiq; Spanish, diminutive of Rafael
Most people will assoicate it with the well-known children's singer.
Dakhari is a modern masculine name with possible African or Arabic influences, though it doesn't have clear documented historical roots in either tradition. The name has a melodic, rhythmic quality…
