By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Rigo is a masculine name most commonly used as a diminutive of Rodrigo, which has Spanish and Portuguese origins derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ric' meaning 'power.' In…
Alfonzo is a masculine name representing an alternate spelling of Alfonso, which derives from Germanic origins combining the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready), essentially meaning 'noble and…
German
"eagle"
Subtract the last two letters of Arnold, and you're left with a much more modern-sounding name. Arno is also the name of the main river in Florence, upon which sits the famed Ponte Vecchio. The…
Spanish
"teacher"
Diago is sure to be confused with the more common Diego, the Spanish form of James.
Italian
"from the city of Gaeta"
The progenitor of the English name Guy, Gaetano has a lot more gusto.
Slavic
"peace, world"
Miro comes from the Slavic root word mir meaning "peace, world". Sometimes Miro is used as a diminutive of longer names like Miroslav or Vladimir, but it can also be given as a name in its own right.…
Shylo is a masculine name with varied spelling variants including Shiloh. It has Hebrew origins, derived from "shalah" meaning "peace" or "tranquil." In the Bible, Shiloh was an important ancient…
"from Antium"
Elaborated form of Antonio, from the Roman cognomen Antoninus, borne by a 2nd century Roman Emperor.
Arnoldo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing the Italian and Spanish form of Arnold. The name derives from the elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power, rule), meaning 'eagle power'…
Maximilliano is a masculine name that represents an expanded form of Maximiliano, itself an elaboration of the Latin name Maximilian. The name derives from the Roman family name Maximianus, which…
Neiko is a distinctive masculine name with multicultural origins and appeal. It may derive from Japanese, where it can mean 'steady' or 'calm child,' depending on the kanji characters used.…
Italian, variation of Peter
"rock"
Piero is elegant, melodic, appealing. Just picture the muted frescoes of Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca.
Thadeo is a masculine name with ancient roots, representing a Latin variation of the Greek name Thaddeus or Thaddaeus. The original Aramaic name 'Tadday' means 'heart' or 'courageous.' This name…
Apolo is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Apollo, the Greek god of light, music, healing, and prophecy. This simplified spelling is particularly common in Spanish and…
Variation of Archibaldo and Archibald, Spanish, English
"pure, holy, brave"
A variation of the clunky-bold Archibaldo, used occasionally in Chile and Mexico.
Damiano is a masculine Italian name derived from the Greek 'Damianos,' ultimately stemming from 'damao' meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue.' With classical roots, it's the Italian form of Damian, a name…
French surname
"from the forest of nut trees"
Popular President Franklin Delano Roosevelt inspired a brief fashion for this as a first name in the 1940s; almost never heard today.
"from Galilee"
The name of the great Renaissance astronomer and mathematician, Galileo would make a distinctive hero-name for the son of parents involved in those fields. Deriving from Latin and Hebrew, it refers…
Macedonian
"lord"
Kiro is a rare bird: one of the unique baby names with the stylish o ending. A Macedonian name with the same root as the English name Cyril; we think it is by far the spunkier option. Reminiscent of…
Diminutive of Alonzo
"noble, ready"
Adds some dash and substance to Lon.
