By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Anastacio is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection.' It's the Spanish and Portuguese form of Anastasius, which was borne by several early saints…
Bennito is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Benito, which derives from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning 'blessed.' Most famously associated with Italian statesman Benito…
German
"bear"
Benno is a cool name in its own right -- there was a tenth century Saint Benno -- though it is also used as a lively nickname for Benjamin. Saint Benno of Meissen is the patron saint of anglers and…
Short form of any name that ends in -berto
To the Anglo ear, Beto may not make sense as a short form of Gilberto, Roberto, or Alberto. But it is, and the o-ending makes is friendly, sleek, and modern.
Italian variation of Cassius
"hollow"
Cassio is a notable Shakespearean name that's a member of the ever-more-popular Cassius family of names. Cassio was Othello's young, good-looking, and flirtatious lieutenant.
Diminutive of Spanish Francisco
"Frenchman or free man"
Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.
Italian
"of Delphi"
Heard more often as a surname in Italy, its meaning has also been linked to the dolphin--which would make a cool nursery motif.
Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Bulgarian
"precious, dear"
Drago sounds fierce but has a sweet meaning. It may be used as a standalone name or as a short form of other Slavic names beginning with the element dragu "dear", such as Dragoljub or Dragomir.
Giordano is an Italian masculine name derived from the Latin name Jordanus, meaning 'flowing down' or 'descending,' referring to the Jordan River. It gained prominence in Italy during the Renaissance…
Hipolito is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Hippolytos, combining 'hippos' (horse) and 'lytos' (loosened or freed), creating the meaning 'freer of horses' or 'one who lets horses loose.'…
Latin from Greek
"cheerful, happy"
Ilario's merry, jovial sound reflects a shared root with the word hilarious.
Justino is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Justin, derived from the Latin name Justinus, which means 'just' or 'righteous'. This masculine name carries strong historical connections, as it was…
Kento is a Japanese masculine name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common interpretations include 'healthy person,' 'strong man,' or 'wise flight.'…
Japanese
"village; capital city; apricot; unite"
Also written as Kyō, this Japanese name makes a simple, sweet, yet spirited name for a son. Like many Japanese names, the meaning alters depending on which kanji are used, but Kyo can mean "unite,…
Italian variation of Ludwig, German
"famous warrior"
Ludwig may be out, but Ludovico is very very in, at least in Italy. Undiscovered in the US and other English-speaking countries, Ludovico comes with the short form Ludo. The female form Ludovica is…
Hawaiian version of Mateo
Makeo is a rare name, which peaked in usage in the USA in 2012, when it was given to six little boys. Despite this rarity, its similarity to names like Mateo (to which it is related), Arlo, etc.…
Mio is a masculine name with diverse origins. In Japanese, it means 'beautiful cherry blossom' or 'beautiful thread,' symbolizing delicacy and strength. In Italian, Mio translates to 'mine' or 'my…
Murilo is a masculine name of Portuguese and Brazilian origin, derived from the Latin name 'Maurilius,' which comes from 'Maurus' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.' In Brazil, Murilo has enjoyed…
Spanish
"from Navarre"
Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.
