By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"level, even"
Canopus, the second-brightest star in the sky is called Suhail in Arabic. Several other stars on the southern horizon also contain Suhail, including Al Suhail al Wazn, Al Suhail al Muhlif, and Suhail…
English word name
"trail"
Hiking enthusiasts might consider this nature name, though it also has the connotation of someone lagging behind. That hasn't stopped nearly 30 boys being given the name in the US since 2010,…
English
"high-ranking angel"
When Angel meets the trend for superlative names, this is what happens. Archangel (or Arkhangelsk) is also a town in northern Russia, named after a monastery dedicated to Archangel Michael.
Danial is a variant spelling of Daniel, a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my judge.' This alternate spelling maintains the same pronunciation while offering a slightly…
Danniel is a masculine name that represents a variation of the biblical name Daniel, which means 'God is my judge' in Hebrew. This alternative spelling with the doubled 'n' gives the traditional name…
English, diminutive
"small valley"
The kind of name last found in northern Wisconsin in the 1950s, and even then it was probably a nickname for Delbert.
Derrell is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the surname Darrell, which originated from Norman French 'd'Airelle,' referring to someone from Airelle in France. The name has been…
Basque, from Hebrew
"God is with us"
This intriguing Basque variation of Emmanuel has a handsome and distinct sound.
Jerel is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Jerrell, which itself could be a variation of Darrell (from an English surname meaning "open land"). Some…
Latin
"ram's horn"
This unusual name might be a possibility for musical families: Jubal was credited in Genesis with the invention of the lyre, flute, harp, and organ. It also has a jubilant feel through its sound and…
"youthful"
A 1st century Roman satirist whose name may be a little too close to "juvenile" for comfort.
Breton and Catalan form of Paul
"small"
Pol, pronounced as "pole," though a popular Breton name, would be an unusual form of a simple classic elsewhere. The Breton Saint Pol Aurelian was known as a slayer of dragons and a founder of…
English, Welsh "alert; son of Howell"
"alert; son of Howell"
Powerful surname choice with many distinguished bearers, fresher sounding than Parker.
Raffael is a masculine name that represents a variation of Raphael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God has healed.' This elegant form is particularly popular in German-speaking countries, Italy,…
Shemuel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing the original form of the more commonly known Samuel. It derives from the Hebrew elements 'shem' meaning 'name' and 'el' meaning 'God,' thus…
"noble, pure"
Unisex name from the Qu'aran.
Aurel is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Aurelius' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. Popular in Romania, France, and other European countries, it carries an elegant, classical feel.…
Avel is a masculine name with varied origins across multiple cultures. In Slavic traditions, particularly Russian, it's a form of Abel, from the Hebrew 'hevel' meaning 'breath' or 'vanity,' known…
Hebrew
"God has helped"
A name mentioned multiple times in the Old Testament.
British place-name
"site of the bridge"
This name of a busy British port city -- as well as of several places in America -- has a brisk and bustling air. It will now--and for years to come--be identified as a Sarah Palin name, chosen for…
