By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Welsh and Galician variation of James and Jacob
Iago, the villain of Shakespeare's Othello , was so treacherously evil that his name has hardly ever been heard offstage. Try the much-more-benign Inigo.
Japanese
"rely on + emperor, rely on + hero"
Io is most familiar to English speakers as a female name from Greek mythology, but in Japan it's used for both sexes.
"second son"
Also written as Jirō, this is a commonly used Japanese name, sometimes as a standalone and sometimes as a suffix. Often written to mean "second son", other kanji elements may be used to create the…
Jocko is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of 'Jack' or 'John.' It has Scottish roots, where it developed as an affectionate nickname. The name carries a playful, energetic…
Jojo is a playful, gender-neutral name often used as a masculine name in its own right or as a nickname for names like Joseph, Jonathan, Jordan, or Johannes. Its repetitive structure gives it a…
German
"bald"
A small number of parents are inspired to choose Frida Kahlo's surname for their sons and daughters each year. The Mexican artist had German ancestry from her father's side, and Kahlo is actually…
"first son; harmonious man"
A familiar choice in Japan, Kazuo is known more globally due to award winning writer, Kazuo Ishiguro, whose works include Never Let Me Go , The Remains of the Day , and Klara and the Sun . He won the…
Keano is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variant of the Irish name Kean or Keane, meaning 'sharp' or 'intelligent.' Alternatively, it could draw inspiration from…
"strong second son"
Common Japanese name for second sons. Kenjiro Shirabu is a character in the anime series Haikyu!! , and Kenjiro Tsuda is a well-known voice actor who has lent his talents to numerous anime series.
Diminutive of Leonard
"lion"
Better than Lenny, not as good as Leo, and tightly tied to Tonight Show host Jay Leno.
Latin
"light"
Lito is an onomatopoeia of a name: a name that sounds like what it means. A modern bearer is Lito Sheppard, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback. Lito might also be a short form of such names as Carlito…
Short form of Domingo
Mingo is a cute nickname of the Spanish version of Dominic. It's not to be confused with Mungo, the name of the patron saint of Glasgow.
Mundo is a masculine name with Spanish and Latin roots. It originates as a shortened form of 'Edmundo' or 'Raimundo' (Spanish versions of Edmund and Raymond). The name also directly relates to the…
Narciso is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from the mythological figure Narcissus, a hunter known for his beauty who fell in love with his own reflection. The name literally relates to…
Hebrew, meaning unknown
The exact etymology of Nevo is unknown, but it is the name of a mountain in Jordan — the one where Moses looked upon the promised land for the first time and the last place he saw before his death.
Spanish from Greek
"victory"
Closer to Nike than to Nicholas, this is an attractive, viable import. It's also one of several Italian and Spanish baby names that get you to the stylish and attractive nickname Nico.
Spanish form of Oliver, Latin
"olive tree"
As Oliver's fan base spreads throughout the English-speaking and Euro-centered worlds, other forms of the popular name are sure to gain attention.
Italian, “eighth”
Spirited Italian form of Octavius
Italian variation of Remus, Latin
"twin"
With its stylish -o ending and similarity to the likes of Remy, Rio, and Leo, this Italian name could make an appealing and distinctive choice. A variation of Remus, it is associated with Roman…
Renaldo is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish origins, being a variation of Reynaldo and Ronald. These names ultimately derive from the Old Norse 'Rögnvaldr,' combining 'regin' (advice,…
