By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek
"rich"
The Roman god of the underworld, the former ninth planet, a cartoon dog...but not a baby.
The name Silverio is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin element 'silver' meaning 'silvery' or 'like silver.' It shares roots with the more common English name Silvester.…
Literature, Greek, Italian
"crown"
While the spelling Stefano is more common, Stephano makes a great choice for parents looking to give Stephen/Steven a more romantic feel. Although only given to 8 boys in the US in 2014, Stephano…
Ubaldo is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, derived from the Germanic elements 'hug' meaning 'heart, mind, spirit' and 'bald' meaning 'bold, brave.' This ancient name was carried by…
Virgilio is a masculine name with Latin origins, being the Italian and Spanish form of Virgil. The name references the renowned classical Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro (known as Virgil), who…
Chinese, Vietnamese
"treasure, jewel"
A unisex Chinese and Vietnamese with an appealingly simple, vowel-rich spelling.
Italian and Spanish variation of Basil, Greek
"regal"
A rare and romantic take on Basil.
West African (Fula)
"bold"
Possibly meaning "bold", this West African surname is less commonly found as a first name, too.
Portuguese form of Diego
"supplanter"
Diogo is the much-less-known brother of Diego, both forms of James, which is itself a form of the Biblical Jacob. And Diego itself probably started life as a short form of Santiago, aka Saint Jago,…
Edoardo is the Italian form of Edward, a masculine name with ancient Anglo-Saxon origins. The name derives from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'weard' meaning…
Finnish variation of Eric
"eternal ruler"
Creative gem perfect for an architect's son, in tribute to modern Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen.
Basque, medieval Spanish variation of Ignatius
"fiery"
Inigo, almost unknown in the U.S., is an intriguing choice, with its strong beat, creative and evocative sound, and associations with the great early British architect and stage designer Inigo Jones.…
Joaopedro is a masculine name that combines two traditional Portuguese names: João (John) and Pedro (Peter). In Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil, it's common to combine two given…
Kiko is a versatile masculine name with multicultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'happy child' or 'rare child,' while in Hawaiian culture, it's often a diminutive of Francisco or Federico. The…
Lalo is a warm, friendly masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish-speaking communities, it often serves as a diminutive for Eduardo (Edward) or Gonzalo. The name also appears in…
Italian
"first"
Primo is number one among the Latin birth-order names--Octavius et al--and the one most likely to be used in these days of smaller families. It has that jaunty 'o' ending and Italian flavor that many…
Latin
"wise"
This name of a famous ancient Roman jurist is sometimes heard in the Hispanic community.
"the new house"
Attractive Italian form of Xavier, originally a Basque place name most notably borne by St Francis Xavier, a Jesuit priest and missionary.
Silo is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Latin roots, possibly related to the word for a grain storage structure, or it could come from Germanic…
Spanish variation of Valentine, Latin
"health, strength"
Valencio is an energetic, valiant-sounding name, the male form of Valencia.
