Updated October 2026
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English
"from the windy village"
This artistic and aristocratic surname is a bold and daring choice, but with nature inspired names like Wren on the rise, and surnames-as-first-names being in vogue, Wyndham has seen a shift up the…
Avrum is a variant of the Hebrew name Avraham (Abraham), meaning 'father of many' or 'father of multitudes.' It originated in Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, particularly among Yiddish…
musical name
Single-named R&B singer Jaheim could inspire others to pick up on this unusual name.
Hindi
"valorous"
Another traditional Indian name, best known here via novelist Vikram Seth.
Abhiram is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, popular in Indian culture, particularly among Hindu families. The name combines two elements: 'Abhi' meaning 'toward' or 'superior,' and 'Ram'…
English, diminutive of James
"supplanter"
Peaked in the 1940s, but still an amiable classic, a la Joe and Tom -- though rarely used on its own.
Ukrainian variation of Artemis
Ukrainian Artem (ar-TEM) and Russian Artyom/Artiom (which can also be transcribed as Artem, though still pronounced ar-TYOM in Russian) are ultimately derived from the name of the Greek goddess…
Diminutive of Timothy, Greek
"honoring God"
Tim is a boyish short form occasionally given on its own. There were 37 baby boys named Tim in the US last year, versus over 1700 named Timothy.
Punjabi, Sikh
"extending far, profound"
A Punjabi boy's name, as well as an Indian pop band.
Kyliam is a modern masculine name that appears to blend elements of popular contemporary names Kyle and Liam, creating a distinctive hybrid. Kyle derives from a Gaelic surname meaning 'narrow…
English word name, Greek, Latin
"the smallest particle of an element; to cut"
Hyrum is a distinctive masculine name with Mormon heritage, most famously associated with Hyrum Smith, the older brother of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
Kam is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins, giving it different meanings depending on context. In Vietnamese, Kam can mean 'orange' or 'citrus,' while in Chinese contexts it may…
Nahom is a masculine name with roots in Eritrean, Ethiopian and Hebrew traditions. In Tigrinya and Amharic (languages of Eritrea and Ethiopia), Nahom relates to concepts of comfort and consolation.…
Diminutive of Dominic, Latin
"belonging to the Lord"
A bit slight to put directly on the birth certificate, but Dom is a pleasant nickname for a boy or a girl.
Hashem is a masculine name of Arabic origin carrying significant religious meaning. In Arabic, 'Hashem' refers to 'one who breaks bread' and was the name of an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad and…
English word name
"country ruled by a royal; the spiritual reign of god"
An addition to the trend for royal names, Kingdom could also have religious significance for those who want it. The name was given to 32 boys in the US in recent years.