By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spanish, Portuguese, from Latin
"steadfast"
The lively Spanish & Portuguese form of Constantine.
Elizandro is a masculine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins. It appears to be a creative elaboration of Alexander or possibly a combination of Eli and Alejandro. The name carries the heritage…
Erasmo is a masculine name of Greek and Latin origin, derived from Erasmus, meaning 'beloved' or 'desired.' The name has historical significance through Desiderius Erasmus, the influential Dutch…
Latin
"stern"
The association with the infamous Nero, the fiddling Roman emperor, would be unavoidable. But there was also the detective Nero Wolfe, hero of many mystery stories. Nero was born Lucius Domitius…
Nicco is a charming masculine name of Italian origin, primarily serving as a diminutive form of Nicholas or Nicola. These parent names derive from the Greek 'Nikolaos,' meaning 'victory of the…
Thierno is a West African masculine name predominantly used in countries like Senegal, Guinea, and Mali. It derives from the Arabic term 'thierna' meaning 'learned' or 'knowledgeable person' and is…
Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; chance, luck; thunder"
A name with a number of variations including the Danish Tyge, the Swedish Tyko, and the Dutch Tygo, which are popular throughout modern Europe. Tycho was also the name of both a 5th century Greek…
Greek
"beautiful"
Calixto is known in Spain as the name of three popes, one of whom was the martyr, Callixtus I, regarded as a saint. Calixto has a lot of energy and futuristic spirit, thanks in part to the…
Spanish
"little cross"
Spanish masculine diminutive of Cruz
Deniro is a modern masculine name that gained attention largely due to the fame of American actor Robert De Niro. As a surname-turned-first-name, it exemplifies the trend of using notable family…
Spanish, from Greek
"the Greek"
Musical, with a buoyant beat.
Emilliano is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Emiliano, which derives from the ancient Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'emulating.' This name has strong cultural…
Fabricio is a masculine name with Latin roots, derived from the Roman clan name Fabricius, which means 'craftsman' or 'artisan.' Popular in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking countries, the…
Feliciano is a masculine name of Latin and Italian origin derived from "felix" meaning "happy," "fortunate," or "lucky." This melodious name carries a naturally joyful connotation and has been used…
Spanish, from Latin, “flourishing, prosperous"
Elaborate & floral, Florencio is a unique Spanish name originating from the Latin Florentius.
Gavino is a masculine Italian name derived from the Latin name Gabinus, which was associated with the ancient city of Gabii near Rome. The name can also be linked to the Latin word 'gavia' meaning…
Italian
"January"
This name of the patron saint of Naples would make an apt choice for a New Year's baby, or one with Neapolitan roots.
Diminutive of Laurence
A heck of a lot cooler than Larry.
Michaelangelo is a masculine name that directly honors the renowned Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564). The name combines the elements Michael (Hebrew: 'who is like God?')…
Italian form of Silvanus
"wood, forest"
Silvanus was the Roman god of the forests and is also an alternate name in the New Testament for Silas. Relatives include Silvio, Silvius, and Sylvia.
