By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 74 pages
of 74
English
"cold stream"
English place name turned handsome surname name.
Joell is a distinctive masculine variation of Joel, featuring a doubled 'l' that gives the traditional name a modern twist. Derived from the Hebrew name Yo'el meaning 'Yahweh is God,' Joell maintains…
Joseangel is a masculine compound name that combines the traditional names José (Joseph) and Angel. With Spanish origins, this melodic name unites the Hebrew Joseph, meaning 'God will add,' with…
Ethiopian, Ge'ez
"prince"
Leul is not a traditional Ethiopian name, but rather, a 20th-century Ethiopian title from the Ge'ez language. Leul, or Leoul, was used for sons and grandsons of the Emperor from 1916 until the…
Czech, Slavic, and Polish variation of Michael
"who is like God?"
Michal may be one of several Eastern European forms of Michael, though there is a biblical Michal who is female, the daughter of Saul and wife of David.
Muzamil is a masculine name of Arabic origin that means 'wrapped' or 'cloaked.' The name has religious significance in Islam as it references the opening verse of Surah Al-Muzzammil in the Quran,…
Nataniel represents a distinctive variation of Nathaniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Netan'el meaning 'gift of God.' This spelling variation maintains the name's biblical connections while…
Otoniel is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the biblical figure Othniel, who appears in the Book of Judges as the first judge of Israel. The name means 'lion of God' or 'God is my…
Abdel is a masculine name of Arabic origin, commonly used throughout the Middle East and North Africa. It's actually a shortened form of compound names beginning with 'Abd el-' or 'Abdul-' meaning…
Breton, French, Hebrew, “chieftain; grace and favor of God"
Typically spelled as Amaël, this name can be a variation of the popular Breton name, Maël, which ranks in the Top 10 in France. Amaël itself entered the French Top 500 in 2021, and ranked at #337 in…
British from Latin, or Anglicized form of French
"corner or crow"
This name has not one but two impressive cultural connections: collage artist Joseph Cornell and photographer Cornell Capa--not to mention Cornell University.
Variation of Dashiell
Variation of Dashiell.
Dontrell appears to be a modern American name construction that gained usage primarily from the 1970s onward. It follows a naming pattern using the prefix 'Don-' (possibly from Donald, meaning 'world…
Esequiel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variation of Ezekiel, which means "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen." This biblical name appears in the Old Testament, where…
Ethaniel is a modern masculine variation that combines the popular biblical name Ethan with the angelic suffix '-iel,' which appears in names of angels like Gabriel and Michael. Ethan comes from…
Hebrew
"strength, might"
A Top 100 pick in Israel that feels simple and appealing enough to work in almost any language.
Jaasiel is a masculine name with biblical Hebrew origins, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of several minor figures. The name means "God makes" or "made by God," combining elements that…
Kastiel is a masculine name with ethereal qualities, possibly derived from the angel Castiel in Judeo-Christian angelology. The name gained notable recognition through the character Castiel in the…
Lovell is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with Anglo-Norman origins. Derived from the Old French 'louvel' meaning 'little wolf,' it was originally a nickname for someone fierce or wolf-like in…
"sea-bright; pleasant hill"
A once familiar name for boys in the US, Merrill ranked in the Top 1000 from the 1880s to the late 1960s, peaking in 1926 when it ranked at #331. Now, it is a rare choice, given to 7 girls and 6 boys…
