By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Romario is a masculine name with Brazilian sporting associations, having gained international recognition through the famous Brazilian footballer Romario de Souza Faria. The name likely originated as…
Spanish
"fame + time"
The name of a Galician saint, this is a romantic Rose name that feels handsome and not at all feminine.
Yoruba, African
"worth joy"
Tayo, also written as Táyò in Yoruba, is a name that sounds as joyful as its meaning.
Spanish variation of Titus
Has diverse associations: the long-term Communist head of Yugoslavia, one of Michael Jackson's older brothers, and an animated Disney character -- none of them a very strong recommendation.
Italian variation of Henry
One of several Latin names starting with E that would work and play well with others in any family.
Italian form of the Latin family name Fabricius
"craftsman"
Romantic Italian choice.
Spanish and Italian
"sheep"
Danylo is a masculine name of Ukrainian and Eastern Slavic origin, representing the Ukrainian form of Daniel. The name derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my judge.' Danylo has deep…
Modern invented name, Chinese and Italian
"lotus and angel"
LiAngelo entered the lexicon thanks to basketball player LiAngelo Ball, the middle son in the Ball basketball family. Prior to this association, the name was extremely rare. It can be thought of as a…
Nazario is a masculine name with deep historical roots, derived from the Latin 'Nazarius,' meaning 'from Nazareth.' The name carries religious significance through its connection to Jesus of…
Latin
"pious"
Though the variation Pius is too, well, popeish, Pio might work for an ordinary boy.
Place-name
Has a lively and swaggering sound, and also some unfortunate associations with Reno, city of gambling and failed marriages.
Spanish diminutive of Alejandro
"defending men"
Another appealing member of the Alexandrian clan.
Italian
"sky"
Expansive, sunny Italian word name.
"to give"
The name of the great Italian Renaissance sculptor known as Donatello (but born DONATO), is one that could easily emigrate to modern America, just like sister DONATELLA.
Spanish, from the Greek
"liberator"
A more distinctive alternative to Alejandro.
Kaio is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it can be written with various kanji combinations, potentially meaning 'ocean man' or 'forgiveness man' depending on the…
English variation of László, Hungarian
"glorious ruler"
Arguably, an even more Anglicized spelling of László than Laszlo, this stripped back form of the Hungarian name has begun to see occasional use in the US, though the longer spelling is still twice as…
Alphonso is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, derived from the Germanic name Alfonso, which combines the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready, eager). This regal name was borne…
Spanish diminutive of Carlos, form of Charles, French from German
"free man"
Carlito is an affectionate short form of Carlos or Carl -- or Charles for the matter -- used informally.
